Arturo Fuente · Hemingway
New WorldExperiencedArturo Fuente Hemingway Classic
The long, elegant perfecto of the Hemingway line — seven inches of Cameroon-wrapped Dominican tobacco that rewards a slow, unhurried smoke.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Roast · Sweet
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2009
92/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The Hemingway Classic stretches the line's signature perfecto shape to a full seven inches, tapering gracefully at both ends. It's a cigar built for a long evening, not a quick break.
What it tastes like
This is the Hemingway blend with room to breathe. Expect cedar and roasted nuts up front, then a steady build into coffee, soft leather, and a sweet-spice finish courtesy of the Cameroon wrapper. It stays in the medium range — flavorful and layered without becoming heavy — and the long format lets the profile evolve from start to finish.
Who it's for
Best for smokers who appreciate a refined, balanced cigar and have an hour-plus to enjoy it. The figurado shape and Cameroon leaf make it a connoisseur's everyday smoke rather than a beginner's first stick. Smoke it slowly after a meal with an aged rum or a strong coffee.
If you love this size, the Hemingway Signature is a shorter take on the same tobacco. For where Cameroon lands on the wrapper spectrum, see Maduro vs Connecticut, and learn to nick that tapered head cleanly with how to cut a cigar. Keep notes on long smokes like this in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
More cigars like this
Arturo Fuente
MediumArturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 4
The compact petit corona of the Don Carlos line — a quick but refined Cameroon-wrapped smoke with creamy, leathery character.
Arturo Fuente
MediumArturo Fuente Double Chateau Fuente Maduro
The Maduro toro of Fuente's Chateau Fuente series — a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf smoke with rich chocolate-and-coffee character at a friendly price.
Arturo Fuente
MediumArturo Fuente Gran Reserva Canones
The giant of Fuente's Gran Reserva line — an eight-and-a-half-inch Cameroon cigar built for a long, leisurely smoke.
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic head-to-head
See how Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic stacks up against similar cigars — strength, flavor, and ratings.