Arturor Fuente Flor Fina 8-5-8 Sun Grown

Name: Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 8‑5‑8 Sun Grown (Rosado)
Brand: Arturo Fuente – Gran Reserva series (a rare Rosado edition of their 8‑5‑8 line)
Origin: Dominican Republic — handcrafted at Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cía using aged Dominican binder and filler
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Sun‑Grown Habano — a distinctive Colorado-hued, oily leaf rarely used by Fuente
Binder & Filler: Dominican puro — premium blend drawn from Fuente’s aged reserves
Size & Shape: Corona Grande – ~6¼″ × 47 ring gauge (the signature 8‑5‑8 vitola)
Strength: Medium to medium‑full-bodied — balanced yet flavorful

🔥 Flavor Profile

• First Third: Notes of milk chocolate, red pepper, cedar, leather, and pastry sweetness

• Mid-Session: Builds with creamy cedar, baking spices, fruity undertones, and pepper complexity

• Final Third: Earth, black coffee, dark chocolate, leather, and subtle pepper—smooth and restrained finish

🛠 Construction & Burn

• Triple-capped with cedar sleeve; flawless draw and razor-sharp burn line, holding firm ash

• Reviewers praised its balance, elegance, and consistency:

  “Burned razor‑sharp … Perfect draw, hands down.”

📖 Story & Rarity

• First released in 2002 (87 boxes–extremely rare), reissued in 2009 and again in 2018, each time in limited quantities

• An annual Rosado release highly anticipated by aficionados and coveted on secondary markets

🏆 Ratings & Reception

• Cigar Aficionado awarded the Sun Grown variant 88 points: notes of dark chocolate, leather, bread, caraway, and barley — “burns perfectly”

• Halfwheel called the Rosado “on the holy grail list of many cigar smokers”

🥂 Pairing Suggestions

• Spirits: Cognac, dark rum, or aged bourbon — to match its sweetness and spice depth

• Coffee: A rich espresso or medium roast to accentuate cocoa and cedar notes

• Snacks: Pastries, almonds, or dark chocolates — enhance the chocolaty and nutty tones

🎯 Final Impression

The Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 8‑5‑8 Sun Grown Rosado is a rare and refined masterpiece—an elegant balance of cedar, spice, leather, and chocolate, wrapped in a unique Rosado leaf. With impeccable construction, limited availability, and stellar acclaim, it stands as a collectible jewel in the Fuente legacy. A truly must-have for serious aficionados.