Arturo Fuente · Añejo
New WorldAficionadosArturo Fuente Añejo Reserva No. 888
A rare lonsdale figurado in Fuente's cognac-aged Añejo line — slim, elegant, and full of dark Maduro flavor, released only in tiny seasonal batches.
The short answer
The Arturo Fuente Añejo Reserva No. 888 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Dominican Republic lonsdale (figurado) with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and leather. Critics rate it 90/100.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2016
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 Reserva No. 888 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Arturo Fuente's Añejo line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) lonsdale (figurado) wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro at 6.625 in × 44.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, espresso, and leather, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 65 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 90/100 in 2016. 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 Reserva No. 888 is the line's lonsdale — a slender six-and-a-half-inch figurado with a 44 ring gauge and a gently pointed cap. First released in 2014, it brings the cult Añejo blend to a more elegant, slim format. Like the rest of the line, it's aged Hemingway tobacco under a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, finished in cognac barrels.
What it tastes like
The slimmer ring puts more of that dark Broadleaf wrapper in play, so its flavors come through clearly: dark chocolate, espresso, leather, and cedar, with the signature cognac-barrel sweetness. It's medium-to-full bodied and smooth from the long aging, and the lonsdale shape keeps the smoke focused and cool when you go slowly.
Who it's for
An aficionado's pick for those who love both slim vitolas and rich Maduros — and who can track down a box during the brief seasonal release. The flavor is deep but refined. Pair it with an espresso, cognac, or aged rum.
For the more common Añejo sizes, see the No. 46 corona gorda or No. 50 robusto. To understand why this dark leaf smokes so differently from Fuente's Cameroon cigars, read Maduro vs Connecticut. Log your seasonal finds in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Arturo Fuente Añejo Reserva No. 888 — frequently asked
- Is the Arturo Fuente Añejo Reserva No. 888 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 Reserva No. 888?
- The Arturo Fuente Añejo Reserva No. 888 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 Reserva No. 888 taste like?
- Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and leather, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Arturo Fuente Añejo Reserva No. 888's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 90/100 (2016). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Arturo Fuente Añejo Reserva No. 888?
- 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 Reserva No. 888?
- Plan on about 65 minutes for the lonsdale (figurado) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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