Arturo Fuente Anejo Reserva No.49 Maduro

Name: Arturo Fuente Añejo Reserva No. 49 Maduro
Brand: Arturo Fuente – Añejo Reserva line
Origin: Dominican Republic — expertly hand-rolled at Fuente’s factory
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro — dark, oily, aged for five years in cognac barrels
Binder & Filler: Premium Dominican binder and long-filler tobaccos drawn from Chateau de la Fuente reserves, aged approximately five years
Size & Shape: Double Corona (~7⅝″ × 49 RG)
Strength: Full-bodied (some describe medium‑full)

🔥 Flavor Profile

• First Third: Sweet and creamy, with vanilla, cinnamon spice, caramel, and toasted oak

• Mid-Smoke: Rich leather, cocoa, toasted nuts, and a warm drizzle of molasses—balanced with subtle baking spices

• Final Third: Earthy undertones, espresso depth, black pepper, enduring sweet-cognac finish

🛠 Construction & Aging

• Wrapped in cedar sleeves and triple-capped; impeccably rolled with flawless draw and consistent burn

• Wrapper and tobaccos aged for years in cognac barrels—imparting sweet barrel notes and deep smoothness

📖 Story & Rarity

• Created after Hurricane Georges in 1998 disrupted Opus X wrapper production; Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro-aged-in-cognac was used as a masterful substitute

• Released twice yearly on limited runs (Father’s Day & Christmas); highly allocated, often sold in boxes of 25

🏆 Ratings & Reception

• Earned 88 points from Cigar Aficionado

• Declared a 94-point gem by Cigar Insider

🥂 Pairing Suggestions

• Spirits: Aged cognac, dark rum, or robust bourbon highlight its rich molasses and oak layers

• Coffee: Espresso or French roast enhance the espresso and spice character

• Desserts: Dark chocolate, caramelized nuts, or cinnamon sweets echo the cigar’s sweet spice profile

🎯 Overall Impression

The Arturo Fuente Añejo Reserva No. 49 Maduro is a rare, full-bodied masterpiece born from adversity. With its cognac barrel-aged Maduro wrapper and estate-aged Dominican core, it delivers deep sweetness, elegant spice, and luxurious complexity in a lengthy Double Corona format. Highly rated and limited in release, it stands as a collector’s favorite and a pinnacle of Fuente craftsmanship.