Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve The Man's 80th
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$30.00 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$30.00
Name: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve “The Man’s 80th”
Brand: Arturo Fuente – Don Carlos line
Origin: Dominican Republic — handcrafted at Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cía.
Wrapper: African Cameroon — aged, slightly toothy, oily leaf
Binder & Filler: Vintage Dominican tobaccos (aged up to 10 years), selected from Fuente’s estate farms
Size: Robusto ~5¼″ × 50 ring gauge
Strength: Medium to medium-full
🔥 Flavor Profile
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Cold draw / First third: Sweet brown sugar and molasses aroma, evolving into earth, pepper, a hint of citrus, caramel, and vanilla
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Mid-session: Rich molasses, cinnamon, cream, cedar, with lingering brown sugar sweetness
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Final third: Cream remains dominant alongside earth, black pepper nuances, occasionally lemon-grass, and a smooth finish
✅ Construction & Burn
Rolled in limited-edition high-gloss black boxes (usually 20-count) with white gloves — celebrating Carlos Fuente Sr.’s 80th birthday and 30 years of Don Carlos cigars. Exhibits even burn, stable ash, and consistent draw at an ideal burn rate and temperature.
🧭 Story & Rarity
Released in 2015 for Don Carlos Fuente Sr.'s milestone birthday. Blend derived from his personal tweaks to the standard Don Carlos, using aged tobaccos and a unique Cameroon wrapper. Acknowledged yearly since then as a limited, collector’s item with only two per customer available.
🎯 Accolades
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Score around 93 from The Cigar Authority
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#2 “Best Cigar” designation from Cigar Snob in 2016
Pairing Suggestions
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Spirits: Aged bourbon or dark rum to match its rich sweetness and earthy spices
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Coffee: Medium roast or espresso to highlight creamy caramel and cedar
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Dessert: Molasses cookies, crème brûlée, or cinnamon-spiced treats to enhance molasses and cream notes
⭐ Overall Impression
The Don Carlos Personal Reserve “The Man’s 80th” is a medium-bodied masterpiece from Fuente’s Gran Reserva line—crafted with vintage-aged Dominican tobaccos and a standout Cameroon wrapper. It delivers a refined yet bold smoking experience, complete with nuanced sweetness, creamy earth, and peppery complexity. With its meticulous presentation, storied heritage, and limited production, it stands as an essential collectible and a cherished tribute to Carlos Fuente Sr.’s legacy.
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