Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story Maduro (4 x 49) Cigar
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The Hemingway Short Story Maduro is the rare, dark-wrapped counterpart to Fuente's beloved Cameroon-wrapped Short Story, and long one of the hardest cigars in the Fuente portfolio to find. Only about 200 were handed out across the 1999 and 2002 Cigar Family Celebrations combined, after which production ceased; the cigar returned at the 2011 IPCPR trade show, where roughly 1,000 to 1,200 boxes of 25 were allocated to select retailers who purchased twenty or more boxes of regular Arturo Fuente product. Handmade at Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. in the Dominican Republic, it was named Robb Report's Best of the Best cigar for 2012.
A dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper over aged Dominican binder and long filler tobaccos, handmade at Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. in the Dominican Republic at 4 x 49. The Hemingway perfecto shape — rounded head, tapered body and pinched foot — is difficult to roll in any size and at this diminutive format is entrusted only to Fuente's most skilled torcedores. Box count: 25 cigars.
A smooth, balanced medium-bodied smoke built on dark chocolate, espresso and charred wood, with sweet spice and a creamy, nutty finish. The Broadleaf maduro wrapper brings noticeably more sweetness and depth than the Cameroon original, and the small format concentrates the blend, showing a bit more spice on the tongue than larger Hemingway vitolas.
Its cocoa and espresso notes pair naturally with a robust cup of coffee or a well-aged single malt Scotch, while a glass of port or dark rum draws out the maduro sweetness.
An ideal quick smoke for any occasion. Allow 30 minutes.
