Description
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
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Vitola: Perfecto
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Length: 4 inches
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Ring Gauge: 42/49
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian (Oliva Tobacco Co.)
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Binder: Nicaraguan
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Filler: Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
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Strength: Medium to Medium-Full
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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.
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First third: Immediate spice bloom followed by creamy oak, powdered cocoa, and subtle mineral tones.
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Mid-section: Shifts toward espresso beans, mocha coffee, cedar, and sourdough, with mild white pepper and floral sweetness on retrohale.
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Final third: Warm baking spices, Brazil nut, molasses, and hints of pretzel-like minerality.
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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:
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Complex transitions within a short burn time (25–35 minutes)
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Excellent construction consistency typical of Fuente
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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.
