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The Arturo Fuente Short Story Maduro is the 4-inch Hemingway perfecto dressed in a dark Connecticut broadleaf wrapper, with Dominican binder and filler. Cigar Aficionado has scored it 90 to 91 points in three reviews since 2012, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Arturo Fuente Short Story Maduro is a 4-inch Hemingway perfecto rolled in Connecticut broadleaf over Dominican binder and filler. Fuente lists the ring gauge as 42/49, while Cigar Aficionado’s 2016 and 2022 reviews list it as 4 x 49.
What It Tastes Like
Cigar Aficionado’s December 2022 tasting scored the Short Story Maduro 91 points, medium strength. Its reviewers found a toothy, dark wrapper, red and black pepper early, then raisin and marshmallow sweetness past the midpoint and an earthy close. The February 2016 review (91) noted dark chocolate, citrus zest, a salty edge and a bready finish; February 2012 (90) found earth, minerals and coffee. halfwheel scored it 88 in 2011 and again in a later redux, citing espresso, cocoa powder and leather.
Who It’s For
- Broadleaf fans on a schedule: halfwheel finished it in about 45 minutes.
- Natural Short Story smokers curious how the same perfecto tastes under maduro.
- Fans of a peppery start that sweetens later.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Three Cigar Aficionado scores of 90 or 91 (2012, 2016 and 2022)
- No burn trouble for halfwheel; firm ash in CA’s 2012 tasting
Cons
- Snug draw until the bulb, normal for a figurado per halfwheel
- halfwheel noted the Hemingway blend is not a complex one
About the Hemingway Series
Fuente’s Hemingway page lists eight shapes, from this 4-inch cigar to the 9-inch Masterpiece. halfwheel reported that, after small giveaways at Fuente events around 2000 and 2002, the maduro reached Fuente’s retail accounts through the 2011 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas.
Pairing and Storage
Our cigar and drink pairing guide matches medium cigars with bourbon, coffee or a balanced red like Rioja; that raisin note makes Rioja worth trying here.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story: same shape, Cameroon wrapper.
- Arturo Fuente Best Seller: a step up to 4 1/2 x 55, in Cameroon.
- Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art Maduro: broadleaf too, 4 7/8 inches with a 60 ring, rated medium-full by CA in 2024.
- Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic Maduro: a 7 x 46 maduro for longer sessions.
Arturo Fuente Short Story Maduro FAQ
How strong is the Arturo Fuente Short Story Maduro?
Medium, per Cigar Aficionado’s 2016 and 2022 reviews. JR Cigar says mellow to medium; halfwheel found it slightly above medium.
How long does the Short Story Maduro take to smoke?
About 45 minutes in halfwheel’s review.
What wrapper does the Short Story Maduro use?
Connecticut broadleaf, per Cigar Aficionado and halfwheel, over Dominican binder and filler. JR Cigar’s spec sheet alone lists a Dominican maduro wrapper.
How does it differ from the natural Short Story?
The wrapper: Cameroon on the natural, broadleaf on the maduro, both over Dominican binder and filler. Fuente makes both at 4 inches.
Explore other Fuente smokes, Hemingway to OpusX, on our Arturo Fuente cigars page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Broadleaf |
| Binder | Dominican Republic |
| Filler | Dominican Republic |
| Length | 4" |
| Gauge | 49 |
