Arthuro Fuente Unnamed Reserved 2021

Name: Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2021
Brand: Arturo Fuente – Limited‑Edition Unnamed Reserve line
Origin: Dominican Republic — handcrafted at Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cía; tobaccos rolled in 2016, released 2021
Wrapper: Sun‑Grown Rosado (Colorado-tinted, oily)
Binder & Filler: Dominican-grown binder and filler
Size & Shape: Robusto/Corona Gorda — 5¼″ × 48 ring gauge
Strength: Medium-bodied; balanced and refined

🔥 Flavor Profile & Experience

• First Third: Classic Fuente earth and light cedar, with building white‑pepper bite and firewood aromas

• Mid‑Session: Gently creamy with hints of pastry sweetness and dry grain (~medium body, pepper softened)

• Final Third: Grains-and-pepper fusion—notes of multigrain bread, wheat toast, mineral and chalk nuances linger, creamy yet structured finish

• Overall: Medium‑plus body, medium strength; around 2‑hour average burn time

🛠 Construction & Aging

• Premium aging process: rolled in 2016, rested in cedar sleeves with cellophane, released in 2021

• Excellent craftsmanship: slight wrapper delicacy but solid draw, stable burn—with only minor waviness noted

📖 Story & Rarity

• Fifth iteration of the clandestine Unnamed Reserve series (since 2012), preserving the original format for 2021

• Limited release: only 1,000 boxes of 20 cigars produced

• Earned #4 spot in Cigar Dojo's “Limited Edition Cigar of the Year 2021”

🧭 Reception & Opinions

• Halfwheel rating: 89/100; praised for Fonte's signature flavors, though some found the mineral/chalk notes mildly distracting

• Profile praised by Neptune Cigar as “woody aroma… spice, sweetness, earth, toast”

• Customer notes at Neptune: “Very flavorful,” “draw and burn are fabulous,” some compare it favorably to Opus X and Château Sun Grown

🥂 Pairing Suggestions

• Coffee: Rich medium roast or espresso complements the woody and creamy notes

• Spirits: Opt for aged bourbon, cognac, or dark rum to highlight spice and sweetness

• Snacks: Multigrain toast or pastry light to echo the cigar’s bread and wheat nuances

🎯 Overall Impression

The Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2021 is a medium-bodied, artfully aged limited-release robusto that showcases Fuente’s mastery. With its Rosado Sun-Grown wrapper, meticulous aging, and carefully curated flavor profile, it offers an elevated Fuente experience—marked by wood, pepper, and creamy graininess. Though subtly nuanced with mineral tones, it remains a revered, collectible smoke for enthusiasts seeking exclusivity and craftsmanship.