After a 3+ year wait, this project is starting to arrive at a small amount of retailers.
Casa Fuente 808 Maduro by Arturo Fuente | Cigar Review
Today we assess the Casa Fuente 808 Maduro. As the me indicates, this is the maduro version of the Casa Fuente 808. Originally made for Casa Fuente in Las Vegas, it had a limited national release.
The Blog: Fuente y Padrón – Standing By What We Report
Following the reporting of news that the Fuente y Padrón Legends project arrived damaged. It also led to some criticism of how Cigar Coop reported this story. Today, we double-down and hold to reporting this story, how we sourced it, and the integrity of the content.
Fuente y Padrón Legends Delayed Until 2024 | Cigar News
The Fuente y Padrón Legends release has been delayed. An end of 2023 release will not happen and the release of Fuente y Padrón Legends is being pushed into 2024. On Thanksgiving weekend, we reported on Cigar Coop two containers of the Fuente y Padrón Legends shipped from the Dominican Republic. It turns out that […]
Cigar Review: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull
The Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull is a limited production release released earlier this year. If you were at Arturo Fuente’s booth at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, you might have seen the Don Carlos Eye of the Bull tucked away (in fairness, our team did miss it). Fast […]
Cigar News: Fuente y Padrón Legends Begins Shipping
Fuente y Padrón Legends, the collaboration between Carlos “Carlito” Fuente and Jorge Padrón which pays homage to their fathers, is now shipping. According to Carlito Fuente, two containers each containing 375 boxes have begun shipping. “Shipped on Thanksgiving day as promised. A very significant date to pay gratitude and tribute to two legendary men in […]
The Smoking Syndicate: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull
At the 2023 PCA trade show, Arturo Fuente officially released the Don Carlos Eye of the Bull. Arturo Fuente teased this cigar earlier at the 2022 PCA trade show, but it wasn’t available until now. Because of its limited run and the high demand, Arturo Fuente made this an exclusive for the PCA trade show. […]
Cigar News: Felix Mesa Departs Arturo Fuente’s Nicaraguan Operations
Felix Mesa, the owner of El Galan Cigars, who has been spearheading Arturo Fuente’s Nicaraguan operations since 2018, is departing. Mesa will turn his attention back to the El Galan brands. News of Mesa’s departure from Fuente’s Nicaraguan project was made on El Galan’s social media channels. “It has been a pleasure working with the […]
PCA 2023: Arturo Fuente
It’s always a special experience going to the Arturo Fuente booth at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. I’ve said in the past the Fuente booth is less about showcasing new products and more about telling the history and story of the Fuente family. The booth is always beautifully laid out – and in […]
Cigar News: Arturo Fuente From Dream to Dynasty Launched at PCA 2023
Earlier this year, a book was released documenting the history of the Fuente family called Arturo Fuente Since 1912. The book was written by Aaron Sigmund and published by Assouline. The book was a fairly large book (in size) and carried a price tag of $1,200.00 USD. At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, […]