Few cigars have intrigued long-time connoisseurs over the years more than the fabled Arturo Fuente Rosado Sun Grown 8-5-8. Technically part of the immensely popular Flor Fina series, this blend is among the rarest cigars in the world, with only an extremely small amount released once every few years. In fact, the original release in 2002 only consisted of 87 boxes of 50 cigars, sent out to a mere 29 retailers across the country that were chosen by way of a contest. What makes it so rare in comparison to other 8-5-8 variants is the Ecuadorian sun grown Rosado wrapper leaf, something we have seen in other offerings from Fuente such as the King T and Magnum R series. However, paired with the 8-5-8's unique size and luscious blend of Dominican filler and binder tobaccos, this beautiful leaf completes the recipe for one of the most delicious and sought-after cigars on the planet. Due to its rarity, this cigar is a treat that many cigar enthusiasts may wait their whole life to enjoy. (Shop other Arturo Fuente Cigars)
Nestled neatly in gorgeous mahogany boxes, each vitola sits individually cloaked in a cedar sleeve, bearing the Flor Fina band and the infamous red ribbon at the foot denoting that it is in fact part of the Rosado Sun Grown series. The size, keeping with 8-5-8 tradition, is 6 ¼" x 47, a cross between a toro and a corona gorda. This revered size has more than proven itself over the years, providing a fairly lengthy smoking time along with a pronounced flavor from the wrapper leaf due to its smaller, more classic ring gauge. In the truest Fuente fashion, Rosado Sun Grown 8-5-8 is expertly constructed to deliver a streamlined smoking experience, with an easy draw, razor sharp burn, and the ability to hold a long, solid ash. Starting off, the cedar is the star of the show. Mature raw tobacco flavor soon becomes the focus, something the blend is built around. Hints of honey and cognac tickle the palate alongside mild white pepper and earth, and the finish is rich, sweet, and heavily floral, no doubt a trademark with any textbook rare Fuente. Medium-full-bodied and impeccably balanced, this blend leaves nothing to be desired and is a sheer pleasure to smoke.
Experienced connoisseurs delight in enjoying cigars such as this, whose flavor profile is both classic and exciting at the same time. Hefty in body and sweet, yet never overpowering, Rosado Sun Grown 8-5-8 pairs beautifully with cognac or dark rum, but also goes well with scotch or even port wine. With its Rosado Sun Grown wrapper and Dominican core, it is safe to say that this blend is as close to an Opus X as it gets without actually being one. As the saying goes, "Only Fuente is Fuente," and there is no cigar company on earth that does rare cigars the way the Fuentes do. If you haven't gotten your Rosado Sun Grown 8-5-8 by now, it is time to stop reading and hit the order button if you want to grab a piece of cigar history and experience one of the world's finest cigars!
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