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The Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 4 is a slim 5 x 43 cigar from the Don Carlos line, named for Fuente patriarch Carlos Fuente Sr. It has an African Cameroon wrapper over Dominican binder and filler, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 4 is a slim 5 x 43 cigar with an African Cameroon wrapper over Dominican binder and filler. It belongs to the Don Carlos line, which Fuente named in honor of family patriarch Carlos Fuente Sr.
What It Tastes Like
In its February 2024 review, Cigar Aficionado scored the Don Carlos No. 4 91 points and rated it medium-full in strength. Their tasters picked up toasty, warm flavors with a hint of anise and a pronounced nuttiness on the finish. They also noted that it draws easily, burns evenly and tapers to a pointed head.
Who It’s For
- Cameroon wrapper fans who like Fuente’s classic Cameroon-wrapped cigars.
- Smokers who want a slimmer Fuente instead of a thick robusto.
- Anyone curious about the Don Carlos line who wants to try it in a smaller size.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- African Cameroon wrapper
- Slim 5 x 43 size
- Rated 91 points by Cigar Aficionado (February 2024)
Cons
- Slim 43 ring gauge, so not for smokers who prefer a thick cigar
- Cigar Aficionado rates it medium-full, which may be more than some brand-new smokers want
About the Don Carlos Line
Arturo Fuente named the Don Carlos line in honor of Carlos Fuente Sr., known as “Don Carlos,” the patriarch of the Fuente family. Fuente says the blend uses vintage tobaccos aged as much as 10 years, finished with African Cameroon wrapper.
Pairing and Storage
Cigar Aficionado rates the Don Carlos No. 4 medium-full, which puts it between the medium and full-bodied sections of our cigar pairing guide: a bourbon or an aged rum is a good place to start. To keep a few on hand, our humidor basics guide covers humidity and temperature.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 3: slightly longer and thicker at 5 1/2 x 44, per Fuente.
- Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve: a thicker Don Carlos robusto.
- Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull: the shortest Don Carlos, 3 1/2 x 55 per Fuente.
- Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story: a small 4 x 49 perfecto, also with a Cameroon wrapper.
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 4 FAQ
How big is the Don Carlos No. 4?
It’s 5 inches long with a 43 ring gauge, according to Arturo Fuente and Cigar Aficionado. Some retailers list it at 5 1/8 x 43.
How strong is the Don Carlos No. 4?
Cigar Aficionado rates it medium-full in strength.
What’s the difference between the Don Carlos No. 3 and No. 4?
Size. Fuente lists the No. 3 at 5 1/2 x 44 and the No. 4 at 5 x 43. Both use the Don Carlos blend with an African Cameroon wrapper.
Who is Don Carlos?
Carlos Fuente Sr., the patriarch of the Fuente family. The Don Carlos line is named in his honor.
Find more Don Carlos sizes on our Arturo Fuente cigars page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium-Full |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | African Cameroon |
| Binder | Dominican Republic |
| Filler | Dominican Republic |
| Length | 5" |
| Gauge | 43 |
