Arturo Fuente Anejo Reserve No.50 Maduro

Name: Arturo Fuente Añejo Reserva No. 50 Maduro
Brand: Arturo Fuente – Añejo Reserva line
Origin: Dominican Republic — handcrafted at the Fuente family factory
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro — dark, oily leaf aged in cognac barrels for 5–8 months
Binder & Filler: Aged Dominican tobaccos—same Cuban-seed binder and long-filler blend that go into Opus X
Size & Shape: Robusto – approx. 5 ¼″ × 50 ring gauge
Strength: Full-bodied; rich yet smooth

🔥 Flavor Profile

• First Third: Sweet cedar aroma with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, dark chocolate, and raisin

• Mid-Session: Creamy caramel and toasted nuts layered over earthy leather and subtle oak

• Final Third: Intense espresso, black pepper, and a smooth cognac-tinged finish

🛠 Construction & Aging

• Triple-capped robusto in cedar sleeve, rolled with meticulous craftsmanship

• Maduro wrapper and binder aged for years in cognac barrels; filler aged 5+ years

• Known for flawless draw, even burn, and luxurious, full-bodied smoke

📖 Story & Rarity

• Introduced after Hurricane George in the late 1990s to compensate for Opus X wrapper shortages, leading to this cognac-aged maduro wrapper innovation

• A limited seasonal release (usually for Father’s Day & Christmas), highly allocated and quickly sold out

🏆 Accolades & Reputation

• Scored 90 points from Cigar Aficionado

• Celebrated by aficionados as a “masterpiece” offering rich, balanced complexity akin to Opus X

🥂 Pairing Suggestions

• Spirits: Aged cognac, dark rum, or robust bourbon to mirror the cognac and spice

• Coffee: Espresso or rich French roast to enhance leather and dark cocoa

• Dessert: Caramelized nuts or dark chocolate to accentuate sweetness and depth

🎯 Overall Impression

The Arturo Fuente Añejo Reserva No. 50 Maduro is a pinnacle of Fuente artistry—luxuriously aged tobaccos, a rare wrapper, and flawless construction combine to produce a full-bodied, multi-layered smoke. With its storied heritage, limited availability, and complexity, it stands as a collector’s dream and a connoisseur’s delight. A true Maduro masterpiece that rivals the legendary Opus X.