Arturo Fuente Cubanitos Maduro Tin of 10 (4.25×32)

Description

The Cubanitos Maduro is a petit cigar / cigarillo‑style offering from Arturo Fuente, part of their Gran Reserva line. It’s designed for short smoke sessions when you want the craftsmanship and flavor of a full‑blown Fuente cigar, but don’t have the time (or inclination) for a large vitola.

• Vitola / Size: ~4¼ to 4½ inches in length, 32 ring gauge (Small Panatela / Slim Parejo style).

• Packaging: Tins of 10 cigars.

• Origin: Handmade in the Dominican Republic by Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia.

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  Construction & Blend

  Here are the components that make up the flavor & feel:

  Component	Detail
  Wrapper	Dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro. It has that rich, slightly sweet and earthy profile typical of broadleaf maduro leaf, rather than the milder Connecticut Shade or Natural wrappers.
  Binder & Filler	Dominican long‑fillers and binder. The Fuente family uses tobaccos aged in their estates in the Dominican Republic.
  Strength / Body	Medium (some sources say leaning slightly toward medium‑full, depending on how aggressively one smokes). It delivers a satisfying richness without being overwhelming for shorter time frames.

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  Appearance & Pre‑Light

  Before lighting, you’ll likely notice:

  • A dark brown, sometimes chocolate brown wrapper with a slightly oily sheen (but not overly glossy). The color tends toward the richer end of maduro.

  • The wrapper leaf may have visible veins, some tooth (texture) from the broadleaf. The cap is typically well‑made (triple cap style of Fuente’s smaller vitolas).

  • Aroma of the unlit cigar often includes earth, sweet tobacco, perhaps a bit of cocoa or roasted nuts, and sometimes a peppery note from the foot when you sniff it.

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  Flavor Profile & Smoking Experience

  When you light up, here’s what you can expect — how the flavors evolve, how it feels, etc.:

  • First third: The cigar starts smooth, with more pronounced sweetness (typical maduro sweetness), cocoa or semi‑sweet dark chocolate, mild roasted nut undertones, and gentle cedar or wood notes. Some spice or pepper may show up, usually black pepper or mild baking/spice. The draw is generally good, smoke production solid.

  • Middle: The strength may build a little; more earthy tones come forward. The sweetness remains but perhaps transitions into a caramel‑like or molasses nuance. Perhaps leather or espresso tones, depending on the palate. The wrapper’s oiliness contributes to a fuller mouthfeel.

  • Final third: Toward the end, flavors may deepen: more bitterness of chocolate, deeper earth, possibly some cocoa powder dryness or darker roast coffee. The finish tends to be medium‑long, with lingering sweetness, wood, and spice. No big harshness if the smoke has been kept to reasonable pace. Some users say that towards the nub the smoke gets hotter and more pepper up front.

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  Duration & Physical Characteristics During Burn

  • Smoking Time: ~15‑20 minutes under moderate puffing for one stick.

  • Burn: Usually decent; Fuente’s quality control tends to produce straight burns, though small vitolas may require more attentive lighting and possibly minor touch‑ups.

  • Draw: Moderate to easy; not usually tight, not extremely airy either. The 32 gauge helps balance flavor extraction with ease of draw.

  • Smoke Density & Texture: Creamy smoke, relatively smooth with good body, especially for a shorter cigar. Smoke tends toward being more flavorful than thick in volume (density of flavor over billowing clouds).

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  Ideal Use & Pairings

  These are great for:

  • Breaks: lunch, work breaks, after a meal.

  • Travel: portable, less time‑consuming, tin helps protect them.

  • Social occasions: shareable size, easier to smoke without commitment to a large cigar.

  Pairings might include:

  • Beverages: coffee (espresso, dark roast) to match the cocoa/roasted notes; bourbon or rum that has sweetness or caramel or vanilla; maybe darker beers (stout, porter), depending on how the cigar leans.

  • Food: desserts (chocolate, nuts, caramel), or even cheeses that can stand up to a richer profile (aged cheddar, manchego).

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  Summary

  The Arturo Fuente Cubanitos Maduro is essentially a premium, quick‑smoke option from one of the most respected cigar‑makers. For those who want rich, Maduro‐style flavors — cocoa, earth, roasted nuts, mild pepper — without the time investment of a large stick, this delivers. It brings together aged Dominican filler/binder with a luscious Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, is constructed well, and offers a satisfying 15‑20 minute experience that still feels like a “real” cigar.