Arturo Fuente · Hemingway
New WorldAficionadosArturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece
The giant of the Hemingway line — a nine-inch Cameroon perfecto and a true showpiece cigar for unhurried celebrations.
The short answer
The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Dominican Republic perfecto with a Cameroon wrapper. Expect cedar, roasted nuts, and cream. Critics rate it 92/100.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Roast · Creamy · Sweet
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2022
92/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from Arturo Fuente's Hemingway line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) perfecto wrapped in Cameroon at 9 in × 52.
On the palate, expect cedar, roasted nuts, and cream, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 90 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 92/100 in 2022. It pairs naturally with aged rum, cognac, and special occasion. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
The Hemingway Masterpiece earns its name. At a full nine inches with a 52 ring gauge, it's the largest cigar in the line — a sweeping, double-tapered perfecto inspired by the ornate "Fancy Tale" shapes Carlos Fuente's grandfather rolled in the 1920s and 30s.
What it tastes like
Despite its size, it stays true to the Hemingway profile: cedar, roasted nuts, and cream, with vanilla and sweet spice from the Cameroon wrapper. It remains medium-bodied and elegant rather than overpowering, and the sheer length lets the flavors slowly intensify and shift across a two-hour-plus smoke.
Who it's for
This is a special-occasion cigar for aficionados and patient smokers — not something you light on a weeknight. Give it the time it deserves, ideally outdoors with an aged rum or cognac and good company. It's as much a centerpiece as a smoke.
If a couple of hours sounds like a lot, the Hemingway Classic and Signature offer the same blend in friendlier formats. A cigar this big also needs proper storage — see how to store cigars. Mark the occasion by logging it in the Casa DNC app.
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Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece — frequently asked
- Is the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece a good cigar for beginners?
- It's a good next step. Medium-bodied cigars are fine once you've enjoyed a few milder ones and want more flavor and depth.
- How strong is the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece?
- The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece is Medium-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 Hemingway Masterpiece taste like?
- Expect cedar, roasted nuts, and cream, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 92/100 (2022). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece?
- It pairs well with aged rum, cognac, and special occasion. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece?
- Plan on about 90 minutes for the perfecto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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