Description
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Between the Lines is a small, rare, barber‑pole perfecto in the Hemingway line, known for medium strength, eye‑catching presentation, and a rich, creamy‑spice profile.
Basic specs
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Line / factory: Hemingway series, made at Tabacalera A. Fuente in the Dominican Republic.
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Size: Perfecto around 4.25–4.5" in length with a 45–54 ring gauge (tapers), typically listed as 4½ x 54.
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Body: Medium.
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Availability: Limited / small‑batch; often sold out and allocated.
Blend and construction
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Wrapper: Barber‑pole design combining Connecticut Shade with a darker Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro or African Cameroon, depending on source; the key is the dual‑wrapper “candy cane” look.
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Binder: Dominican.
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Filler: Dominican.
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Shape: Short perfecto; tapered head and foot, classic Hemingway style.
Flavor profile
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Common notes reported:
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Creamy sweetness, vanilla, caramel, and almonds/slivered almond.
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Cedar/aged wood, cocoa, coffee, leather.
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Baking spices, nutmeg, light black pepper; musty/toasted cedar later in the burn.
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Overall character: Balanced, creamy, and woody with layered spice rather than heavy strength.


