• Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 8-5-8 Sun Grown Rosado
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Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 8-5-8 Sun Grown Rosado

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Name: Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 8‑5‑8 Sun Grown Rosado
Brand: Arturo Fuente – Flor Fina Gran Reserva line
Origin: Dominican Republic — handcrafted at Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cía.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Sun Grown — a rare Colorado-hued leaf offering natural sweetness and spice
Binder & Filler: Dominican-grown binder and filler tobaccos sourced from estate reserves
Size & Shape: Corona Grande (~6¼″ × 47 ring gauge)
Strength: Medium to medium‑full — balanced intensity

🔥 Flavor Profile

  • First Third: Dominant cedar with undertones of hay, chocolate, and red pepper — naturally sweet start

  • Mid-Session: Rich leather, Brazil nut, honey, and mild baking spice emerge — full, rounded character

  • Final Third: Floral cedar continues alongside earth and black pepper in a subtly sweet finale

🛠 Construction & Burn

  • Wielded in cedar sleeves and adorned with a red ribbon footband, its triple cap and robust construction ensure a razor-sharp burn and solid draw

  • Experienced smokers praise its even combustion, long ash retention, and streamlined performance

📖 Rarity & Story

  • First released in 2002 with only 87 boxes; followed up in 2009 and revived in 2018 — still produced annually but remains rare and sought-after

  • From the limited Rosado Sun Grown extension of the Flor Fina 8‑5‑8, it combines Fuente elegance with exclusivity

🏆 Acclaim

  • Halfwheel suggests it's "on the holy grail list of many cigar smokers" despite being “mildly pleasant”.

  • CigarPlace lauds it for “medium-full-bodied and impeccably balanced” flavor; notes cedar, honey, cognac, white pepper, and floral finish.

🥂 Pairings

  • Spirits: Cognac or dark rum highlight honeyed sweetness and spice

  • Coffee: Light espresso brings out the nutty and chocolate layers

  • Desserts: Almond biscotti or dark chocolate align with nut and cocoa notes

🎯 Overall Impression

The Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 8‑5‑8 Sun Grown Rosado is a collector’s marvel — rare, refined, and resonant. With its Rosado wrapper, elegant medium-full body, and Fuente-grade construction, it delivers cedar-spice notes evolving into leather, nut, and cocoa. A prized classic for aficionados seeking something both historically significant and deeply flavorful.

Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 8-5-8 Sun Grown Rosado