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Arturo Fuente

Vintage 1960s Series Rare Pink Short Story

May 15, 2026
~7.5
7.8 7.2

Identity

CompanyA. Fuente & Company
BrandArturo Fuente
Serie
Vintage 1960s Series
LineRare Pink
FactoryTabacalera A. Fuente

Specifications

Shape
Category
Vitola
Custom
Length
Ring Gauge
Strength
Color

Tobacco

Origin
Wrapper
Binder
Filler

Other

MSRP $18

Flavor Profile

This cigar offers an engaging experience with its harmonious blend of dark chocolate, baking spices, and vibrant textures. From the rich sweet cold draw to the bold finishes of cocoa and pepper, it unfolds complex layers that delight the palate.

Flavor Profile Last Updated
May 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Wrapper Scent

The wrapper unfolds with inviting scents of dark chocolate and earthy notes, setting a rich tone pre-light.

Dark Chocolate

Barnyard Hay

Coffee

Earth

Foot Scent

Foot aroma features dark chocolate intertwined with the sweetness of jam.

Dark Chocolate

Jam

Cold Draw

Hints of sweet chocolate and a sappy note greet the palate during the cold draw.

Dark Chocolate

Sweetness

Sappy

First Third

The first third features a captivating blend of rich dark chocolate, spicy notes, and the comforting warmth of baking spices.

Dark Chocolate

Pepper

Sourdough

Baking Spices

Jam

Second Third

The second third further enriches the experience with a smooth creaminess that complements the sourdough and baking spices.

Cream

Sourdough

Baking Spices

Pepper

Final Third

The final third delivers a captivating mix of cinnamon, cocoa, and pepper, finishing with sophisticated leather notes.

Cinnamon

Cocoa

Leather

Pepper

White Pepper

11 Reviews

Dec 6, 2024 Review
7.7

OverviewA rich and evolving cigar with flavors of sourdough, baking spices, and pepper, culminating in a bold, sweet finish of cocoa, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
Paid$18
AcquiredAug 9, 2024
Acq. Note$450 for a box of 25
CutStraight
SmokedDec 6, 2024
Start Time3:55 PM EST
End Time4:55 PM EST
Duration1h
DrinksEspresso Martini
LocationBlend Cigar Lounge
AddressIndianapolis

Profile

  • Wrapper: Strong aroma of chocolate and coffee beans.
  • Cold Draw: Sweet, sappy flavors with hints of maple syrup.
  • Start: Creamy texture with subtle oak notes.
  • First Third: Sourdough bread flavor emerges, adding a tangy complexity.
  • Second Third: Sourdough, baking spices, and light pepper become dominant.
  • Midpoint: The profile deepens with rich, sweet notes of maple syrup and growing complexity.
  • Retrohale: Strong with bold white pepper notes.
  • Final Third: Cocoa and cinnamon take center stage, adding a sweet, spiced finish.

General Notes

  • Wrapper smell has a strong odor combination of chocolate and coffee beans
  • Cold draw has a sweet and sappy flavor
  • Creamy
  • Oak
  • wrapper towards the cap is coming undone
  • cigar was very stiff and required me to lightly press around it to loosen it up a little bit
  • notes of sourdour bread
  • about 30 minutes in and I am getting some pepper
  • into the second third and sourdough
  • baking spices
  • and light pepper have taken over
  • halfway into this cigar and the profile has deepened
  • richness is seeping in
  • the sappiness of the cold draw has re-emerged and with it notes of maple syrup
  • retrohale is strong
  • notes of white pepper follow
  • in the final third
  • and I am noting cocoa and cinnamon