Destino Al Siglo de Passion (171x50)
Since 1912, Arturo Fuente has been a part of cigar history, starting their first factory in Ybor City, primarily using Cuban tobaccos to create their blends. Many challenges have happened along the brand’s story, including revolutions, fires, crises, and even the Great Depression. However, the brand has remained strong and is now a symbol of quality, craftsmanship, and legacy, currently in its fourth generation within the same family.
To celebrate this legacy on their 100th anniversary, the Destino al Siglo was released, featuring tobaccos from the traditional Chateau de la Fuente. The wrapper comes from Ecuador (likely a sungrown).
I was very excited to smoke this cigar; I bought it in the Dominican Republic during my last visit in December, and since then, I had been planning to smoke it but couldn’t find the right occasion! Then I realized that any day is a proper day if we have the right mindset.
From beginning to end, the cigar was an excellent choice. The draw, which I’d describe as “medium to easy,” produced good quantities of smoke with a nice body, allowing to taste a lot of flavors in each puff. In terms of flavors, I got some cedar, hay, and a very pleasant sweetness like biscuit/caramel/vanilla at times, with nutty notes also present throughout the tasting. The strength develops significantly along the cigar; you can really feel the power in the second third.
This is definitely not a cigar for amateurs; it would be like giving a 3rd gen Dodge Viper to a new driver. However, once you learn to respect and handle a strong, complex, and bold cigar, you’re good to go, and chances are you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the end.
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We love this. Cheers to Campari Group for this beautiful and memorable campaign. 💜