Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Cigar Review

• Brand: Arturo Fuente 8-5-8
• Length: 6" (152mm)
• Ring Gauge: 47 (19mm)
• Score: Overall Rating is not specified clearly in a numerical way, but flavor, appearance and construction rated 4.5/5, value rated 4/5

Product Introduction

The Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 is from the Dominican Republic. It's a hand - made cigar in Robusto/Toro format with a size of 152 x 19.84 mm and a ring of 47. A box of 25 costs about $120.

Appearance

The cigar has a dark and grooved wrapper. It is perfectly filled with no soft spots, and its appearance is rated 4.5/5.

Construction

The draw is okay and it has good burning qualities. Unlit, it has a light smell of humus. When lit, it produces rich clouds of soft smoke. The construction is rated 4.5/5.

Flavor

• One third: A little bitter at the start.
• Two thirds: Rapidly develops mocha notes that become richer, along with some woody hints.
• Three thirds: The bitterness reappears.

The flavor is rated 4.5/5.

Value

The value is rated 4/5, and it's thought that it could be less expensive.

There is also another cigar Gran Reserva with length 5" (127mm), ring gauge 38 (15mm), 25 per box, and wrappers (N)(M) Cuban.