Arturo Fuente Rare Pink 60s VS Short Story 5-pack

The Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Short Story is a compact, handmade Perfecto from the Vintage 1960’s line—an extension of the Fuente Hemingway family that reimagines the classic shape with a darker, stronger blend and a charitable purpose.

Composition and Specs

• Vitola: Perfecto

• Length: 4 inches

• Ring Gauge: 42/49

• Wrapper: Ecuadorian (Oliva Tobacco Co.)

• Binder: Nicaraguan

• Filler: Dominican Republic & Nicaragua

• Strength: Medium to Medium-Full

• Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. (Dominican Republic)​

This cigar supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation as part of the Fuente family’s “Rare Pink” initiative, inspired by Liana Fuente.​

Flavor and Character

The Rare Pink Short Story showcases a flavor spectrum both refined and bold for its small size.

• First third: Immediate spice bloom followed by creamy oak, powdered cocoa, and subtle mineral tones.​

• Mid-section: Shifts toward espresso beans, mocha coffee, cedar, and sourdough, with mild white pepper and floral sweetness on retrohale.​

• Final third: Warm baking spices, Brazil nut, molasses, and hints of pretzel-like minerality.​

• Body: Medium, inching toward medium-full near the end.​

The burn tends to self-correct, producing a firm, clean ash. The first half may start with slight draw resistance—common to the shape—but opens up quickly.​

Experience and Style

Unlike the Cameroon-wrapped Hemingway Short Story, the Rare Pink short format blends Fuente’s signature construction with richer, darker flavor elements. It trades the Hemingway’s smooth caramel sweetness for a bolder, spicier, cocoa-oak profile.​

Smokers praise it for:

• Complex transitions within a short burn time (25–35 minutes)

• Excellent construction consistency typical of Fuente

• Balanced interplay of spice, wood, and cream.​

Summary

The Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Short Story is best described as a modernized Hemingway Perfecto, adding Nicaraguan depth and Ecuadorian brightness to the lineage. It’s a compact yet layered experience—equal parts charity tribute and technical showcase—offering an elegant, flavor-packed smoke that embodies Fuente’s evolving style.