The beloved Hemingway Series from the Dominican Republic’s flagship brand, Arturo Fuente, was born in the 1980s when Carlos Fuente Sr. brought a mold from Florida to his factory in the Dominican Republic. This mold was for a vitola he deeply admired—the Perfecto, a shape that had become increasingly rare at the time. Under his guidance, his master rollers perfected the intricate rolling technique required for this vitola, giving rise to an entire line dedicated to the Perfecto shape, named after the legendary American writer and cigar aficionado.
Among this distinguished lineup is the Hemingway Signature (6 x 64), featuring a Dominican filler and binder, wrapped in a Cameroon leaf from Central Africa—a wrapper that demands exceptional rolling expertise. Unlike the bold Nicaraguan profile, often marked by an immediate hit of black pepper, the Hemingway by Arturo Fuente stays true to its Dominican roots, opening with a mellow and even fruity character in a mild body that gradually develops into a medium-bodied experience as the second and third thirds unfold.
