Don Carlos is the cigar Carlos Fuente Sr. blended for himself, and the Fuente family has made it since 1976. It is the refined side of the house: not as loud as Opus X, and built to be smoked rather than chased.
The blend
- Wrapper: African Cameroon
- Binder and filler: Dominican
- Made at: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia, Dominican Republic
Medium-bodied, with cedar, cream, nuts and the sweet spice Cameroon brings.
The sizes we stock
No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, Robusto, Belicoso, Double Robusto and Presidente, plus the Personal Reserve pieces: Eye of the Bull, Eye of the Shark, The Man and the five-cigar gift boxes.
Edición de Aniversario
Carlito Fuente's tribute to his father swaps the Cameroon for a Dominican shade-grown wrapper from Chateau de la Fuente, the same estate that grows Opus X. It is allocated and limited. See the Aniversario sizes.
God of Fire by Don Carlos
The Prometheus release Don Carlos blended, in an Ecuadorian wrapper over Dominican tobacco. See God of Fire.
Where to start
The Robusto or the No. 4 for a shorter smoke, the Belicoso for a tapered head, the Presidente when you have the evening.
Buying
Singles, 5-packs and boxes where available. Browse Don Carlos or the full Arturo Fuente lineup.
$9.99 flat shipping, free on orders of $125 or more. Orders ship within 1–2 business days.
Frequently asked questions
What wrapper is on Don Carlos?
African Cameroon on the classic line; Edición de Aniversario uses Dominican shade-grown leaf instead.
Is Don Carlos stronger than Opus X?
No. Don Carlos sits medium; Opus X is full.
Is the Aniversario worth it?
It is a limited, allocated expression of the blend. If you like Don Carlos and want the Chateau de la Fuente wrapper, yes.
