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The Arturo Fuente Churchill Maduro is a 7 1/4 x 48 Churchill with a dark Connecticut broadleaf wrapper over Dominican binder and filler, from Fuente’s Gran Reserva series. Cigar Aficionado rated it 93 points in October 2025, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Arturo Fuente Churchill Maduro is a 7 1/4 x 48 Churchill with a dark Connecticut broadleaf wrapper over Dominican binder and filler. It is part of Fuente’s Gran Reserva series, which the company calls its flagship line.
What It Tastes Like
Cigar Aficionado scored the Churchill Maduro 93 points in October 2025 and rated it medium in strength. Their tasters described a sweet, rich smoke that never turns heavy, with caramel and vanilla, a nutty almond-paste note, finishing on a hint of praline. Earlier reviews scored it 90 points in 2017, when tasters noted dark chocolate, licorice, almonds and wood, and 87 points in 2023.
Who It’s For
- Maduro fans who like a dark broadleaf wrapper.
- Smokers with time for a long cigar who prefer a classic Churchill shape.
- Fuente regulars who want the darker version of the Gran Reserva Churchill.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Rated 93 points by Cigar Aficionado (October 2025)
- Dark Connecticut broadleaf wrapper
- Part of Fuente’s regular Gran Reserva lineup, so it’s easier to find than Fuente’s limited releases
Cons
- A long smoke, so not ideal when you’re short on time
- Reviews vary: Cigar Aficionado scored it 87 points in 2023
About Arturo Fuente
Arturo Fuente started making cigars in West Tampa in 1912. The family later moved production to the Dominican Republic, where the company is still family-run today.
Pairing and Storage
Our cigar pairing guide pairs medium cigars with bourbon, a balanced red such as Rioja, or espresso. Bourbon’s caramel and vanilla line up with the notes Cigar Aficionado’s tasters found in this cigar. For storage tips, read our humidor basics guide.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Arturo Fuente Churchill Natural: the same 7 1/4 x 48 size with a Cameroon wrapper.
- Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 49: a longer broadleaf cigar with a wrapper aged in Cognac barrels.
- Arturo Fuente Royal Salute Maduro: a bigger 7 5/8 x 54 Chateau Fuente with a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper.
Arturo Fuente Churchill Maduro FAQ
How strong is the Arturo Fuente Churchill Maduro?
Sources differ. Cigar Aficionado rated it medium in 2017 and 2025 and medium-full in 2023, and retailers describe it anywhere from mild-medium to medium-full.
How big is the Churchill Maduro?
Arturo Fuente lists it at 7 1/4 x 48, a classic Churchill size.
What’s the difference between the Churchill Maduro and the Churchill Natural?
The wrapper. The Maduro uses a dark Connecticut broadleaf leaf, while the Natural uses a Cameroon wrapper. Both are 7 1/4 x 48 with Dominican binder and filler.
Is the Churchill Maduro part of the Gran Reserva line?
Yes. Arturo Fuente lists the Churchill in its Gran Reserva series, which it calls its flagship line.
See the full Fuente lineup on our Arturo Fuente cigars page, or visit our lounge in Temple Terrace, near Tampa.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Broadleaf |
| Binder | Dominican |
| Filler | Dominican |
| Length | 7 1/4" |
| Gauge | 48 |
