Short answer: Arturo Fuente Hemingway is Fuente's line of hand-rolled perfectos. The Natural wears an African Cameroon wrapper and the Maduro a Connecticut Broadleaf, both over Dominican binder and filler. Start with the Short Story Natural.
Why Hemingway is different
A perfecto is tapered at the foot and closed at the head, which takes more skill to roll than a straight parejo. The Hemingway line is built around that shape, and it is made at Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia in the Dominican Republic.
The wrappers
- Natural (African Cameroon) — cedar, baking spice and a gentle sweetness.
- Maduro (Connecticut Broadleaf) — darker and sweeter, with cocoa and coffee.
- Sun Grown — fuller and spicier, offered in select sizes.
Every size
- Short Story — 4 x 49. The famous short perfecto.
- Best Seller — 4½ x 55.
- Between the Lines — 4½ x 54.
- Work of Art — 4⅞ x 60.
- Signature — 6 x 46.
- Classic — 7 x 46.
- Untold Story — 7½ x 54.
- Masterpiece — 9 x 52. The showpiece.
Which Hemingway should you buy?
For a short smoke, the Short Story. For a longer, elegant smoke, the Signature or Classic. For a special occasion, the Masterpiece. If you like sweeter, darker cigars, choose Maduro in any size.
Frequently asked questions
What wrapper is on the Hemingway Natural?
African Cameroon.
Is Hemingway strong?
The Natural is mild to medium; the Maduro and Sun Grown are a step fuller.
Can I buy a single?
Yes. Shop Arturo Fuente Hemingway by the single, 5-pack or box. $9.99 flat shipping, free over $125.
