Arturo Fuente Brevas Royale Maduro - BOX OF 50

The darker sibling to Brevas Royale Natural, and genuinely the more critically decorated of the two. Same short-filler construction, made from select tobacco clippings, real offcuts from other Fuente Gran Reserva blends, and bound with Dominican leaf, but wrapped instead in a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf leaf that pushes the flavor into considerably richer territory. This Maduro has earned an official 90-point rating within the Gran Reserva line, praised specifically for its notes of dark chocolate, licorice, almonds, and wood, all balanced within a genuinely medium-bodied smoke.

At 5.5 x 42, the compact Corona format stays true to the rest of the Brevas Royale line, roughly 30 to 45 minutes of smoking time, practical for an everyday session without demanding a full hour. What sets this Maduro apart is how much depth the Broadleaf wrapper delivers relative to its accessible price, dark chocolate and licorice notes leading the way, with roasted almonds and a woody undertone rounding out a genuinely well-balanced profile that punches meaningfully above what its short-filler construction and everyday price might suggest.

Construction goes through the same strict quality controls applied to every Fuente release regardless of price tier, and buyers consistently describe a dependable, satisfying smoke, the kind Fuente itself positions as the reliable choice at the end of a long day, unwavering quality, rich flavor, and construction that feels right every single time. For anyone who's tried the Natural version and wants more richness in the same practical format, this Maduro is the clear next step within the line.

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Flavor progression:

1. Opening: dark chocolate and a hint of licorice lead the way, the Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper's natural richness setting a smooth, deeper tone than the Natural version
2. Mid-smoke: roasted almonds and a woody undertone develop, the balance between sweetness and earthiness staying consistent throughout
3. Close: licorice and dark chocolate hold through to the final draws, the medium body closing smooth without turning harsh

Key Features:

1. Brand: Arturo Fuente
2. Line: Brevas Royale (Gran Reserva)
3. Founded: 1912, by Don Arturo Fuente
4. Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente, Santiago, Dominican Republic
5. Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
6. Wrapper: US Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
7. Binder: Dominican Republic
8. Filler: Dominican Republic (short-filler, prized offcuts from other Gran Reserva blends)
9. Construction: Handmade
10. Vitola: Corona
11. Size: 5.5 inches x 42 ring gauge
12. Strength: Medium
13. Flavor Profile: Dark chocolate, licorice, roasted almonds, wood
14. Rating: 90 points (Gran Reserva Maduro line)
15. Smoke Time: Approximately 30 to 45 minutes
16. Box Count: 50 cigars
17. Price per Cigar: approximately $2.45