Arturo Fuente Anejo Xtra Viejo Reserva No. 55


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We’ve all heard of turning life’s lemons into lemonade, but the story behind the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 55 cigar is just amazing. Back in 1998, when the Arturo Fuente Opus X was just as big of a deal as it is now, Hurricane Georges ravaged the Dominican Republic and caused a shortage in the cigar’s wrapper being grown only at one small Chateau de le Fuente farm. With the expertly-fermented Dominican filler and binder still safe and raring to go, someone had the inspiration to substitute a dark and sticky-sweet five-year-aged Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper which had been further rested in used Cognac barrels. The result is a 93-rated gem the likes of which may never be equaled.

 

As if the admittedly impressive specs on the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 55 were ever going to be enough to satisfy anyone’s curiosity, it is in the experiencing of the cigar itself where true enlightenment takes place. A distinct vanilla-like aroma, sure evidence of the Cognac influence, exudes from the uniformly dark and toothy 6” X 55 vitola as soon as it is released from its cedar sheath. A draw test peppers the tongue with a flavor reminiscent of a cinnamon sugar cookie. Once lit, a full-on onslaught of oak, spiced molasses, cocoa, black licorice, earth, and leather embraces the palate, not to let go until long after the final puffs are taken.

 

One final stroke of genius that makes this cigar such an incredible piece of art is its ability to remain a solid medium in strength even as the flavor overflows into the realm of near-excess. This means that just about any smoker can and should enjoy an Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 55 at some point in their lives, and there’s no time like the present. Exceedingly rare, if they’re in stock you need to grab some right now. If not, be patient and make your move next time.

Additional Information
Strength ●●●●● Full
Brand Arturo Fuente Anejo Xtra Viejo
Size 6 x 55
Wrapper Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder Dominican
Filler Dominican
Origin Dominican Republic
Shape Torpedo
Rating filter N/A

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