Description
The Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Sophisticated Hooker is the largest and most complex cigar in the acclaimed Rare Pink Vintage 1960’s Series. Introduced in 2022, it represents both a construction showcase and a tribute to the Fuente family’s long tradition of figurado artistry, crafted to benefit breast cancer research through the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” program.
Construction and Specifications
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Vitola: Sophisticated Hooker (Perfecto)
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Length: 7¼ inches
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Ring Gauge: 53
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano (from the Oliva Tobacco Co.’s La Mecca farm)
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Binder: Nicaraguan
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Fillers: Dominican and Nicaraguan
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Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia., Dominican Republic
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Strength: Medium to Medium-Full
The Sophisticated Hooker vitola extends the core Rare Pink blend—designed around the Hemingway-style Perfecto—but amplifies body and depth through its larger ring gauge and cooler burn.
Flavor Profile
Described by reviewers as one of the most expressive in the Rare Pink line, this cigar develops in well-defined stages:
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First Third: Earth, raisin, and leathery sweetness dominate early, accompanied by cedar and savory spice.
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Mid-Section: Expands into salted wood, coffee beans, dark cocoa powder, and subtle cream; the texture becomes velvety, with a medium-full body and noticeable aroma presence.
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Final Third: Adds nuances of barnyard earth, oak, tobacco richness, and a faint mineral-salty finish. Pepper remains integrated, not dominant.
The flavor arc is long and layered—showing greater composure and deeper transitions than smaller vitolas like Short Story or Queen of Hearts.
