Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva
Fuente's classic core family, built on aged Dominican binder and filler with a choice of wrappers.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Arturo Fuente |
|---|---|
| Made in | Dominican Republic |
| Maker | Tabacalera A. Fuente |
| Wrapper | Several (Cameroon, Connecticut, Maduro, sun grown) |
| Binder | Dominican Republic |
| Filler | Dominican Republic |
| Strength | Medium |
| Wrapper family | Cameroon (sweet, toasty) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Independent / family |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
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If you like the Gran Reserva, try
Red Dot
MediumCameroon wrapper · Dominican Republic
reviewed by 4 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
92% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · rolled in Dominican Republic · Dominican Republic filler · shared notes: cedar, nuts
Arturo FuenteDon Carlos
MediumCameroon wrapper · Dominican Republic
reviewed by 9 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
92% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · rolled in Dominican Republic · Dominican Republic filler · shared notes: cedar, nuts
Arturo FuenteHemingway
MediumCameroon wrapper · Dominican Republic
reviewed by 5 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
88% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · rolled in Dominican Republic · Dominican Republic filler · shared notes: cedar
H. UpmannVintage Cameroon
MediumCameroon wrapper
reviewed by 3 sites · 10 r/cigars threads
86% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · Dominican Republic filler · shared notes: cedar, nuts
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Common questions
What wrapper does the Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva use?
The Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva uses a Several (Cameroon, Connecticut, Maduro, sun grown) wrapper, with a Dominican Republic binder and Dominican Republic filler.
How strong is the Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva?
It's generally rated medium in strength (3 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva made?
In Dominican Republic.
If I like the Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva, what else should I try?
Our closest matches are Cohiba Red Dot (92%), Arturo Fuente Don Carlos (92%), Arturo Fuente Hemingway (88%), H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon (86%). For something less well known, try the Caldwell Eastern Standard.
