Arturo Fuente Canones Maduro

Name: Arturo Fuente Canones Maduro
Brand: Arturo Fuente – Gran Reserva series
Origin: Dominican Republic — hand-rolled at Tabacalera A. Fuente using estate-grown binder and filler tobaccos
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro — deep, oily, and aged to enhance sweetness and depth
Binder & Filler: Dominican long-filler blend sourced from Chateau de la Fuente reserves
Size & Shape: Presidente/Gigante — approx. 8½″ × 52 ring gauge
Strength: Medium-bodied (medium-full for some)

🔥 Flavor Profile

• Begins with sharp woodiness, hay, creamy earth and spice

• Mid-smoking transitions to dark chocolate, licorice, coconut, vanilla, almond, and nutmeg

• Finishes with a sweet, nutty undertone, smooth pepper notes, charred cedar — balanced and satisfying

🛠 Construction & Burn

• Premium construction with triple-cap, cedar sleeve aging, and flawless draw and burn throughout lengthy session

• Occasional minor inconsistencies in filler density reported by a few users 

🏆 Ratings & Reputation

• Earned 88 points from Cigar Aficionado: “Big and black with a very oily wrapper… sweet smoke of coconut and vanilla"

• Puroexpress also rated it 88, highlighting its transition from sharp woodiness to sweet coconut and vanilla

🎯 Overall Impression

The Canones Maduro is a majestic “gentle giant” in the Fuente lineup. With its lush Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and masterful smoke complexity—from woody sharpness to creamy sweetness—it brings a full and satisfying experience lasting nearly two hours. Ideal for relaxed afternoons or contemplative evenings, it offers big flavor without overwhelming strength.