Arturo Fuente Eye Of The Bull

Name: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos “Eye of the Bull”
Brand: Arturo Fuente – Don Carlos (Gran Reserva line)
Origin: Dominican Republic — meticulously crafted at the Fuente family factory
Wrapper: African Cameroon — reddish, oily, richly aromatic
Binder & Filler: Dominican long‑fillers and binder from aged estate-grown tobaccos
Size & Shape: Short robusto, 3½″ × 55 ring gauge — compact yet robust
Strength: Medium‑full — delivers a punch beyond its size

🔥 Flavor Profile

• First Third: Sweet cedar, candied walnut, and rich baking spices like nutmeg and cinnamon

• Mid-Session: Balanced notes of vanilla, cream, light pepper, and warm oak emerge

• Final Third: Zesty orange peel, honeyed finish, creamy espresso, and lingering cedar-spice notes

🛠 Construction & Burn

• Features a unique “bull’s eye” cap — a small round tobacco piece centered on the head

• Exceptional build: lush draw, even burn, firm ash, and full smoke output

• Burns slowly — about 1–2 hours, defying its compact size

📖 Story & Rarity

• Conceived over four years by Ciro A. Cascella, executive president of Fuente International

• Debuted at the 2023 PCA Trade Show as a PCA-exclusive, only available to attending retailers

🏆 Accolades

• Awarded 93 points and named #1 Cigar of the Year 2017 by Cigar Aficionado

• Praised for packing bold Don Carlos flavor into a petite format

🥂 Pairing Suggestions

• Coffee: Intense espresso or bold French roast to match spice and sweetness

• Spirits: Aged bourbon, cognac, or dark rum to complement cedar and nut notes

• Dessert: Candied nuts, crème brûlée, or pastries highlighting the honey and orange accents

🎯 Overall Impression

The Eye of the Bull is a masterstroke of design and flavor — blending rich Cameroon-wrapper nuances, aged Dominican tobacco, and innovative craftsmanship (hello, bull‑seye cap!). It's bold, surprising, and deserving of its accolades, proving that big flavor can come in small packages. Perfect for collectors and connoisseurs looking for something truly unique.