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The Arturo Fuente Spanish Lonsdale Maduro is a 6 1/2 x 42 Gran Reserva lonsdale with a dark Connecticut broadleaf wrapper over Dominican binder and filler. Cigar Aficionado scored it 90 points in April 2025, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Arturo Fuente Spanish Lonsdale Maduro is a slender 6 1/2 x 42 lonsdale that wraps Dominican binder and filler in dark Connecticut broadleaf. Fuente lists the Spanish Lonsdale in its Gran Reserva series, where it is one of three wrapper options for this size.
What It Tastes Like
Cigar Aficionado gave the Spanish Lonsdale Maduro 90 points in its April 2025 issue and rated it medium-full. The tasters noted that, despite its narrow frame and coarse-looking leaf, it drew and burned without trouble. They found salt and pepper early, then cinnamon and almond, with a molasses-and-ginger close.
Who It’s For
- Thin-gauge fans who enjoy a 42 ring.
- Maduro smokers wanting a longer cigar without moving up to a 48 or 50 ring.
- Wrapper experimenters who can try it beside the Natural.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 90 points from Cigar Aficionado (April 2025)
- Connecticut broadleaf wrapper in a slim lonsdale size
- Good draw and burn, per Cigar Aficionado
Cons
- Strength labels run from mellow-medium (JR Cigar) to medium-full (Cigar Aficionado), so expectations may vary
- Like many thin cigars, it may run hot if puffed quickly
About the Gran Reserva Series
Arturo Fuente calls Gran Reserva the flagship of its brand and says its cigars are made by hand from vintage tobaccos. Sizes in the series run from the 4 1/2-inch Rothschild to the 8 1/2-inch Cañones.
Pairing and Storage
Given the molasses and cinnamon Cigar Aficionado found, try bourbon or espresso, both medium-strength picks in our drink pairing guide for cigars. Saving a few for later? See our humidor storage basics.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Arturo Fuente Spanish Lonsdale Natural: an identical 6 1/2 x 42 frame under a lighter natural wrapper.
- Arturo Fuente Curly Head Deluxe Maduro: 6 1/2 x 43 with a Connecticut maduro wrapper (per Neptune), from Fuente’s medium-filler range.
- Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 8-5-8 Maduro: a shorter, thicker 6 x 47 Gran Reserva maduro.
- Arturo Fuente Churchill Maduro: a 7 1/4 x 48 Gran Reserva size, also in Connecticut broadleaf per Cigar Aficionado.
Arturo Fuente Spanish Lonsdale Maduro FAQ
How strong is the Arturo Fuente Spanish Lonsdale Maduro?
Ratings vary: medium-full from Cigar Aficionado (April 2025), medium at Neptune and Holt’s, and mellow to medium at JR Cigar. Our listing says medium.
What are the dimensions of the Spanish Lonsdale Maduro?
Arturo Fuente gives 6 1/2 inches (165 mm) with a 42 ring gauge.
How does the Maduro differ from the Spanish Lonsdale Natural?
The wrapper. The Maduro wears Connecticut broadleaf, while Holt’s lists Cameroon for the Natural; size and Dominican binder and filler stay the same.
Has Cigar Aficionado reviewed this cigar?
Yes, 90 points in April 2025. The Cameroon-wrapped Spanish Lonsdale earned 88 points in February 2018.
Browse the rest of the family’s Dominican-made range on our Arturo Fuente brand page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Broadleaf |
| Binder | Dominican |
| Filler | Dominican |
| Length | 6 1/2 " |
| Gauge | 42 |
