Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Doble Tres
- Regular price
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$12.50 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$12.50
Name: Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Doble Tres
Brand: Arturo Fuente (Casa Cuba line)
Origin: Dominican Republic — handmade at Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cía under the supervision of Carlos Fuente Sr.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano (dark golden-brown)
Binder & Filler: Dominican-grown Cuban-seed tobaccos — long-fillers and binder
Shape & Size: Corona — 5½″ × 44 ring gauge (“Doble Tres”)
Strength: Medium
🔥 Flavor Profile
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Opening Third: Notes of oak, sweet hay, with a touch of bitter macadamia nut and light red pepper
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Mid-Session: Creamy center unfolds with floral jasmine, red pepper spice, and nutty warmth
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Final Third: Smooth and balanced, with earth, cedar, and mild spice lingering into a creamy finish
Cigar Aficionado rated it 92 points, noting sweet, leathery, nutty, cedar, and dried fruit flavors.
🔧 Construction & Burn
Impeccably constructed — snug yet draws freely. The oily and smooth Ecuadorian wrapper provides an easy, even burn and solid ash retention. Some box-press shaping is observed in certain cigars.
📖 Story & Legacy
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Heritage Line: Casa Cuba is the first new Arturo Fuente line since Opus X in 1995, personally blended by Carlos Fuente Sr.
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Cuban-Style Tribute: The blend aims to evoke the flavor of pre-embargo Cuban cigars Fuente worked with during his youth
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Vitola Naming Tradition: All Casa Cuba sizes are named after domino tiles; Doble Tres is the 5½" × 44 format
🎯 Value & Availability
Packaged in sleek 30-count boxes with vintage flair, the Casa Cuba Doble Tres delivers collector-worthy taste at around $10–12/stick . Lauded as “a tasty cigar” with both medium body and gratifying complexity .
🥃 Pairing Suggestions
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Coffee: Medium roast or espresso enhances oak, nut, and spice elements.
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Spirits: Aged rum or bourbon complements creamy notes and red pepper highlights.
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Snacks: Almonds, mild cheese, or lightly spiced pastries echo its nutty, cedar flavors.
⭐ Overall Impression
The Casa Cuba Doble Tres embodies a nostalgic tribute to classic Cuban-style cigars, melding smooth creaminess with wood, spice, and subtle floral complexity. Featuring first-rate construction and a medium-bodied profile, it delivers an elegant, approachable experience—perfect for enthusiasts seeking tradition and taste without opulence. A worthy addition to any aficionado’s humidor.
