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Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark vs La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull

How do Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark and La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bullstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark and La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Medium-Full
Medium-Full
Origin
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Wrapper
Cameroon
Ecuador Corojo
Binder
Dominican
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Dominican
Vitola
Figurado
Figurado
Size
5.75 in × 52
6.5 in × 64
Rating
97/100 · 2017
96/100 · 2016
Flavor
CedarRoasted coffeeLeatherCocoaBlack pepper
CedarCocoaBlack pepperLeatherSweet cream

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark edges it on published critic scores (97 vs 96).

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

Choose Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark if

earthy notes appeal to you, or you want the higher critic score.

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Choose La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull →

Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark vs La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull — FAQ

Is the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark or the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark brings cedar and roasted coffee, the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull cedar and cocoa.
What's the difference between the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark and the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull?
The Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Cameroon wrapper; the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Ecuador Corojo wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark or the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull?
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark: Cigar Aficionado 97/100. La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull: Cigar Aficionado 96/100.