Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Maduro - BOX OF 25

The darker sibling to the tribute cigar Fuente created in memory of founder Arturo Fuente Sr., who passed away at the age of 85, the number "8-5-8" preserved forever in the name so he'd always be spoken alongside it. This Maduro version wraps that same aged Dominican binder and filler in a dark, toothy Connecticut Broadleaf leaf, rustic in appearance with prominent veins, mottling, and visible seams, grown in full sun in the United States' Connecticut Valley for its characteristic dark, oily sweetness.

The cold draw offers a soothing cedar flavor with sweet tobacco character, and once lit, the profile opens with bold notes of cocoa and dark coffee. As the cigar warms, a subtle spice emerges and that dark coffee transitions into a more intense espresso character, with earthy and woody notes settling in through the second third alongside a slight peppery sting on the retrohale. The final stretch brings a pleasantly bitter cocoa to the forefront, the woody aroma taking center stage as the smoke concludes on a thick but relatively short finish.

Construction consistently earns strong marks despite the wrapper's rustic look, a straight burn line, thick clouds of flavorful smoke, and firm ash that holds without flaking even under a steady breeze. At under eight dollars a stick, this is genuinely well-reviewed value, longtime buyers describe it as a classic they've smoked for years without disappointment, whether they're reaching for the Maduro, the Sun Grown, or the original Connecticut version. For anyone who's tried the Natural 8-5-8 and wants a darker, richer, more coffee-forward expression of the same tribute blend, this is the clear next step.

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Flavor progression:

1. Opening: a soothing cedar flavor on the cold draw, sweet tobacco leading into bold cocoa and dark coffee notes once lit
2. Mid-smoke: dark coffee transitions into a more intense espresso character, earthy and woody notes building alongside a slight peppery sting on the retrohale
3. Close: a pleasantly bitter cocoa takes center stage, woody aroma dominating a thick, relatively short finish

Key Features:

1. Brand: Arturo Fuente
2. Line: Flor Fina 8-5-8
3. Named for: Founder Arturo Fuente Sr., who passed away at age 85
4. Founded: 1912, by Don Arturo Fuente
5. Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente, Santiago, Dominican Republic
6. Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
7. Wrapper: US Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
8. Binder: Dominican Republic
9. Filler: Dominican Republic
10. Construction: Handmade
11. Vitola: Corona Gorda
12. Size: 6 inches x 47 ring gauge
13. Strength: Medium to Medium-Full
14. Flavor Profile: Cocoa, dark coffee, espresso, cedar, earth, wood, pepper
15. Smoke Time: Approximately 75 to 90 minutes
16. Box Count: 25 cigars
17. Price per Cigar: approximately $7.50