Arturo Fuente · Añejo
New WorldExperiencedArturo Fuente Añejo No. 46
A cult-favorite Maduro built on aged Hemingway tobacco — Connecticut Broadleaf finished in cognac barrels, scarce and seasonal every year.
The short answer
The Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Dominican Republic corona gorda with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar. Critics rate it 90/100.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Balanced
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2019
90/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Arturo Fuente's Añejo line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) corona gorda wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro at 5.625 in × 46.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 90/100 in 2019. It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and cognac. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Añejo line is one of cigardom's great hard-to-find treats. It blends well-aged Hemingway tobacco with a dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, then ages the finished cigars in cognac barrels. The No. 46 is the corona gorda — a five-and-a-half-inch, 46-ring smoke that's the everyday favorite of the range.
What it tastes like
The cognac-barrel aging gives the Añejo its signature character: dark chocolate and espresso, cedar, and a sweet spice with a faint boozy, cognac-like depth from the Broadleaf wrapper. It's a medium-to-full smoke, rich and rounded, with the smoothness that long aging brings. There's real complexity here for a cigar this size.
Who it's for
Best for experienced smokers who love Maduros and can get their hands on a box — Añejo is released only seasonally, typically around the holidays, and sells out fast. The body and depth reward a developed palate. Pair it with an espresso, cognac, or aged rum.
Want a bigger Añejo? The figurado No. 77 "Shark" is the line's showstopper. For why this Broadleaf wrapper smokes so differently from Fuente's Cameroon and Connecticut Shade cigars, see Maduro vs Connecticut. Grab one before they vanish and log it in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 — frequently asked
- Is the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46?
- The Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 taste like?
- Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 90/100 (2019). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and cognac. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the corona gorda — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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