Arturo Fuente Anejo Reserva No.888 Maduro

Name: Arturo Fuente Añejo Reserva No. 888 Maduro
Brand: Arturo Fuente – Añejo Reserva line
Origin: Dominican Republic — handcrafted at the family’s factory
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro — dark, oily, and aged in cognac barrels for 5–8 months
Binder & Filler: Premium Dominican tobaccos — same high-quality leaf found in Fuente Fuente OpusX cigars
Size & Shape: Lonsdale Torpedo — approx. 6⅝″ × 44 ring gauge, triple-capped and sleeve-wrapped
Strength: Full-bodied with medium-full impact

🔥 Flavor Profile & Experience

• Beginning: Rich sweet cedar, dark chocolate, hints of raisins and cognac influence 

• Mid-Smoke: Creamy vanilla and cinnamon emerge alongside caramel and toasted almonds

• Final Third: Deep espresso, leather, black pepper, and a cognac-kissed finish linger pleasantly

🛠 Construction & Aging

• Meticulously rolled, triple-capped torpedoes, sheathed in cedar sleeves and ribboned for added maturity

• Wrapper and filler age matured: broadleaf leaves aged in cognac barrels, binder and filler aged for 5+ years

• Praised for its flawless draw, steady burn, and rich, full-bodied smoke

📖 Story & Rarity

• Launched in 2014 as part of the Añejo series — developed after Hurricane George impacted OpusX wrapper supply

• Limited-release cigar offered twice yearly (Father’s Day and Christmas), often in 24-count boxes and highly allocated

🏆 Pairing Suggestions

• Spirits: Cognac, aged bourbon, or dark rum to accentuate the raisin‑and‑cocoa notes

• Coffee: Espresso or rich French roast highlights the leather and espresso tones

• Desserts: Dark chocolate or caramelized nuts echo the sweet-caramel profile

🎯 Overall Impression

The Añejo Reserva No. 888 Maduro stands as a compelling expression of Fuente craftsmanship—combining rare-aged tobaccos, a cognac-barrel-matured maduro wrapper, and a beautifully tapered torpedo format. Full-bodied yet impeccably balanced, it reveals luscious layers of sweetness, spice, and leather in a luxurious ~90-minute experience. A collector’s gem and a sensorial celebration—truly a Maduro OpusX in spirit and stature.