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Arturo Fuente Don Carlos
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos

Arturo Fuente Don Carlos

5.0 (39 Reviews)
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  • Strength

    Full, Medium-Full, Assorted

  • Origin/Country

    Dominican Republic

  • Wrapper Type

    Cameroon, Assorted

  • Binder

    Dominican Republic, Assorted

  • Filler

    Dominican Republic, Assorted

  • Made

    HM

  • Flavored

    Natural
VITOLA PACKING PRICE QTY
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Belicoso

Belicoso

5 3/8 x 52

Box of 25

In Stock
US$ 383.63

US$ 325.95
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Double Robusto

Robusto

5 3/4 x 52

Box of 25

In Stock
US$ 372.63

US$ 315.95
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull

Robusto

3 1/2 x 55

Box of 20

In Stock

US$ 373.95
Only 1 per customer

Box of 5

In Stock

US$ 129.95
Only 1 per customer
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark

Torpedo

5 1/4 x 52

Box of 20

In Stock

US$ 557.95
Only 1 per customer

Pack of 10

Out of Stock

US$ 278.95

We'll email you when available

Box of 5

In Stock

US$ 193.95
Only 1 per customer
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2

Torpedo

6 x 55

Box of 25

In Stock
US$ 456.50

US$ 387.95
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 3

Corona

5 1/2 x 44

Box of 25

In Stock
US$ 313.50

US$ 265.95
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 4

Belicoso

5 1/8 x 43

Box of 25

In Stock
US$ 288.75

US$ 244.95
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve

Robusto

5 x 50

Box of 20

In Stock

US$ 691.95

Box of 5

Only 1 left

US$ 239.95
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Presidente

Toro

6 1/2 x 50

Box of 25

In Stock
US$ 401.50

US$ 340.95
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto

Robusto

5 1/4 x 50

Box of 25

In Stock
US$ 346.50

US$ 293.95
Arturo Fuente Variety Sampler

Assorted

Assorted x Assorted

Box of 10

In Stock
US$ 124.00

US$ 107.95
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos La Historia De Dos Capas

Robusto

5 3/4 x 52

Box of 90

Out of Stock

US$ 2,631.95

We'll email you when available
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos The Man

Robusto

5 1/4 x 50

Box of 20

Out of Stock

US$ 705.95

We'll email you when available

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About Arturo Fuente Don Carlos

Arturo Fuente Don Carlos represents the absolute pinnacle of the brand's achievements, created in honor of the family patriarch, Don Carlos Fuente Sr. To build this legendary profile, he personally selected rare, vintage Dominican tobaccos grown directly at the family's Chateau Fuente, aging them extensively for up to ten years in the aging room. He then draped this proprietary, heavily aged core in a flawless African Cameroon wrapper. The result is a medium-to-full-bodied smoke that honors a man whose lifelong dream wasn't simply to be the biggest in the industry but strictly to be the best.

Lighting up this classic vitola offers an incredibly balanced profile of tasting notes. The delicate African Cameroon wrapper provides an immediate, savory sweetness that marries perfectly with the robust Dominican binder and filler. During the first third, an effortless draw pulls rich baking spices and subtle citrus notes across the palate. As the burn progresses, the interplay between the aged ligero and the milder seco leaves reveals deep layers of roasted nuts and leather, eventually settling into a warm, lingering finish of sweet cedar and cider.

Because of the intense aging required for the filler leaves, any Fuente Don Carlos is highly sought-after and released in very small batches. As a fact, this exact blend famously earned a massive 97-point rating and the prestigious title of #1 Cigar of the Year in 2017 with the Eye of the Shark release. When you secure these rare cigars through us, you get them factory-fresh. We maintain every box strictly in our 70/70 climate control facility, ensuring the fragile wrappers arrive at your door in absolute peak smoking condition.

More Blend Details

Origin: Dominican Republic

Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia.

Available Sizes: Belicoso (5 3/8 x 52, 5 1/8 x 43), Robusto (3 1/2 x 55, 5 x 50, 5 1/4 x 50, 5 3/4 x 52), Torpedo (5 1/4 x 52, 6 x 55), Corona (5 1/2 x 44), Toro (6 1/2 x 50)  

Packaging: Boxes of 5, 20, 25, and 90 and Packs of 10  

Ratings: Cigar Aficionado awarded the line over 85 points. 

Pairing & Recommendations

To fully appreciate the sweet and savory African Cameroon wrapper of these Don Carlos cigars, pour yourself a glass of aged tawny port or a smooth, wheated Kentucky bourbon. The dark fruit notes and oaky vanilla from the bourbon highlight the baking spices and cedar tasting notes found deep within the aged Dominican filler. This is a refined, medium-to-full-bodied smoke, making it the perfect choice for an elegant post-dinner celebration in the lounge with close friends.

Treating this legendary blend with care is non-negotiable. The Cameroon wrapper is notoriously delicate, so use a razor-sharp double-guillotine cutter to clip the cap just above the shoulder, ensuring a smooth draw without tearing the leaf. Toast the foot gently with a soft flame, keeping the heat at a distance to prevent the wrapper from charring. Once you establish an even burn, take slow, deliberate puffs. Rushing this cigar will overheat the 10-year-aged tobacco; smoking it slowly lets the intricate terroir and flavor transitions shine perfectly down to the final inch.

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About Arturo Fuente Don Carlos

Frequently Asked Questions

Here you'll find answers to frequently asked questions for both first-time and experienced smokers

Is Don Carlos a good cigar?

Yes, it is widely considered one of the finest premium cigars in the world. Earning a massive 97-point rating and a #1 Cigar of the Year title, it features a flawless African Cameroon wrapper over 10-year-aged Dominican filler. The meticulous construction ensures a perfect draw and an even burn every time. Its complex medium-to-full profile of baking spices, leather, and cedar makes it a staple for serious aficionados everywhere.

It is a super-premium line created to honor the brand’s patriarch, Don Carlos Fuente Sr. The blend relies on rare Dominican binder and filler tobaccos aged for up to a decade, wrapped in a savory African Cameroon leaf. This careful selection of estate-grown tobaccos results in a deeply complex, medium-to-full-bodied smoke. It stands as a testament to the family’s century-old legacy in the Dominican Republic.

Prices for this line typically range from $129.95 for a 5-count box of the Eye of the Bull to around $691.95 for a 20-count box of the Personal Reserve. Individual sticks generally sit between $15 and $35. Because production is highly limited, retail stock fluctuates, and secondary market prices can skyrocket. Buying direct ensures you get factory-fresh sticks at a fair value without reseller markups.

You can buy Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Cigars directly through Cigar Country when they are in stock. We ship them factory-fresh straight from the Dominican Republic to your humidor. Our facility strictly monitors every box under 70/70 climate control to preserve the delicate Cameroon wrappers. Since these small-batch releases sell out rapidly, we highly recommend using our availability notifications.

The Eye of the Shark (a torpedo vitola) is often considered the best, having famously secured the #1 Cigar of the Year title with a 97-point rating from Cigar Aficionado in 2017. While the Shark gets the most mainstream attention, traditionalists also heavily favor the Belicoso and the Personal Reserve for their flawless burn, exceptional draw, and concentrated tasting notes.

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