Arturo Fuente · Hemingway
New WorldEverydayArturo Fuente Hemingway Best Seller
A short, fat Cameroon perfecto with a wide belly — the same beloved Hemingway blend as the Short Story, just rounder and richer.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Roast · Spice · Creamy · Sweet
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2005
91/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The Hemingway Best Seller is the Short Story's bigger sibling: still short at four and a half inches, but with a fat 55-ring belly that gives you more smoke and a slightly fuller body. It's a perfecto, so it tapers at both ends.
What it tastes like
You get the classic Hemingway profile — cedar, roasted nuts, a touch of baking spice — but the extra ring gauge rounds everything out and adds a creamy texture. The Cameroon wrapper brings a gentle natural sweetness that keeps the medium-bodied smoke easygoing. It's smooth from light to nub, with no rough edges.
Who it's for
A reliable everyday choice for anyone who likes Cameroon-wrapped cigars and wants a bit more heft than the Short Story without committing to a full hour. Newer smokers who've moved past mild Connecticuts will find it very friendly, and it pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee.
If you're weighing this against its little brother, Holt's-style "Short Story vs Best Seller" debates usually come down to size and time. Curious how Cameroon compares to darker leaves? See Maduro vs Connecticut. Track your favorites and rate them in the Casa DNC app, and if you're still learning the basics, our cigar strength guide puts "medium" in context.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
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