Manny Iriarte Enterprises and Arturo Fuente are teaming up to launch OXS (OpusX Society). This is an extension of Fuente – The OpusX Society that was launched in 2021 by Manny Iriate. The OXS will be a series of cigars that will introduce what is described as a “unique and extremely limited Opus blend”. The […]
Prime Time Episode 263: José Blanco, Arturo Fuente
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This is the first of two shows around our 6 year anniversary! Tonight the first of two great guests as we welcome back the one and only José Blanco! José will talk Arturo Fuente and weigh in on a ton of industry topics. Plus we will have our Cattle Baron Steak Question of the Night, […]
Cigar News: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull Gets Launch in Belgium
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Arturo Fuente’s long-awaited Don Carlos Eye of the Bull had a premiere launch in Brussels, Belgium. The launch event was held at Cercle Roya Gaulous, described as a prestigious private gentleman’s club. The Eye of the Bull is being launched to U.S. retailers next month at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. Joshua Meerapfel, […]
Agile Cigar Review: Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960’s Signature
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Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Cigar News: Arturo Fuente Issues Statement on Warehouse Fire
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Following the fire that occurred at its tobacco warehouse in the Dominican Republic, Carlos “Carlito” Fuente of Arturo Fuente has issued a statement in regards to the fire. An investigation is still ongoing in regards to the cause of the fire. Initial reports are approximately one million pounds of tobacco were lost in the fire.
Cigar News: Massive Fire Destroys Arturo Fuente Warehouse
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A massive fire broke out in the early evening hours of May 17 at one of Arturo Fuente’s warehouses. The damage appears to have taken down a warehouse housing tobacco and it is estimated approximately one million pounds of tobacco may have been lost. The fire took place at Warehouse #3 located in Palmar Abajo […]
Cigar News: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull to be 2023 PCA Trade Show Exclusive Offering
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A cigar that was a bit of a mystery at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show is now getting a launch at the 2023 Trade Show. This week Arturo Fuente announced details on the long-awaited Don Carlos Arturo Fuente Eye of the Bull. The Don Carlos Eye of the Bull is a 3 1/2 […]
Cigar News: José Blanco Moving to Worldwide Brand Ambassador Role for Arturo Fuente
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José Blanco of Arturo Fuente will be moving into an expanded role. Today the company announced that Blanco will be its new Worldwide Brand Ambassador. “I’m excited for the challenge of this new role and grateful to Carlito (Fuente) for this opportunity!” said an excited José Blanco in a phone conversation with Cigar Coop confirming […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 263: José Blanco, Arturo Fuente
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This is the first of two shows around our 6 year anniversary! Tonight the first of two great guests as we welcome back the one and only José Blanco! José will talk Arturo Fuente and weigh in on a ton of industry topics. Plus we will have our Cattle Baron Steak Question of the Night, […]
Cigar Review: Don Carlos The Man by Arturo Fuente
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In 2018, Arturo Fuente Cigars would release a limited edition cigar known as Don Carlos The Man. The Don Carlos line pays homage to the late Carlos Fuente Sr. who passed away in 2016. The Don Carlos line has a reputation for showcasing some of Arturo Fuente’s best tobacco. Don Carlos The Man was a […]