Arturo Fuente · Añejo
New WorldAficionadosArturo Fuente Añejo No. 77 Shark
The legendary 'Shark' — Fuente's cult Añejo figurado with a round head and box-pressed foot, one of the most hunted limited cigars in the world.
The short answer
The Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 77 Shark is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Dominican Republic figurado (shark) with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy
The verdict
The Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 77 Shark is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Arturo Fuente's Añejo line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) figurado (shark) wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro at 5.875 in × 64.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 85 minutes from light to nub.
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 No. 77, better known as "The Shark," might be the most famous cigar in the Añejo line. It's a chunky figurado — nearly six inches, swelling to a 64 ring gauge — with a rounded head that transitions to a square, box-pressed foot. Despite the "No. 77," that name comes from Fuente lore, not the ring gauge.
What it tastes like
It's the Añejo blend at full volume: dark chocolate, espresso, cedar, and leather, with that signature cognac-barrel sweetness from the aged Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. The big format delivers a cool, smoke-rich draw, and the shifting shape gives it a slightly different feel from the round head to the pressed foot. Medium-to-full and deeply satisfying.
Who it's for
A true aficionado's grail. The Shark is released only in tiny seasonal quantities and is notoriously hard to find, so it's a special-occasion smoke for serious Maduro fans. Give it the time it deserves with an espresso, cognac, or aged rum.
For the everyday Añejo experience, the No. 46 and No. 50 are easier to land. A cigar this prized needs proper storage — see how to store cigars. If you score one, log the moment in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 77 Shark — frequently asked
- Is the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 77 Shark 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. 77 Shark?
- The Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 77 Shark 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. 77 Shark taste like?
- Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 77 Shark?
- 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. 77 Shark?
- Plan on about 85 minutes for the figurado (shark) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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