Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva Flor Fina 8-5-8 Maduro is a medium-bodied 6 x 47 Corona Grande handmade in the Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente. This classic Gran Reserva cigar features a dark, rustic U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over aged Dominican binder and long fillers, creating a richer and more earthy alternative to the celebrated 8-5-8 Natural.
The Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper gives the cigar its deep color and naturally sweet, full flavor. It introduces dark chocolate, cocoa, espresso, earth, and molasses-like sweetness, while the aged Dominican tobaccos beneath preserve the smooth, refined balance that Fuente is known for. Cedar, leather, toasted nuts, and a touch of creamy vanilla keep the blend elegant rather than overpowering.
Expect notes of dark chocolate, cocoa, coffee, espresso, cedar, leather, toasted almonds, sweet tobacco, earth, vanilla, molasses, and gentle black pepper. The slender 47-ring gauge concentrates the Broadleaf’s rich flavor, while the six-inch length allows the cigar to evolve gradually through a cool, slow, and satisfying smoke.
Flor Fina 8-5-8 Maduro is an excellent choice for fans of traditional Dominican craftsmanship, Connecticut Broadleaf wrappers, and medium-bodied Maduro cigars with richness, balance, and dependable construction. It is especially well suited for an after-dinner smoke, a relaxed evening, or a flavorful accompaniment to coffee.
Pair it with espresso, dark-roast coffee, bourbon, aged rum, tawny port, a nutty brown ale, or a chocolate-forward stout.
Box of 25 cigars
Chris Pace (verified owner) –
Absolutely love this cigar. Has a unique flavor, great construction, AF cigars never disappoint
KAtsu (verified owner) –
Not bad but preferred the Double Château Maduro.
trevornicolle (verified owner) –
This is one of my favourite cigars. I am glad another shipment came in. Glad to see another order came in…
roniget (verified owner) –
Great cigar. Even draws with quality burn throughout. This is a full but smooth cigar. Great flavour and texture. This is one for every humidor.
Larrivée William (verified owner) –
really good for the price, zero bitterness, burns very well, a good 50 minutes. very nice notes of spices and leather. I recommend
Bradley Hampson (verified owner) –
Great value cigar, in terms of smoothness and richness, this cigar hits well above its price point. I would place this along with other AF stix in the $24-28 dollar range. A standing order when on hand.
BigTuna (verified owner) –
These have a bit more flavour like chocolate, espresso and spice than the 8-5-8 Natural. Pairs great with coffee, stout or darker drinks. These had slightly more resistance in the draw than the 8-5-8 Natural but nothing too serious. Incredible smoke production and great value overall. Can’t go wrong with any Fuente product really.
Customer service was awesome, Josh was quick to answer my questions about packaging. These are still original labels and boxes!
jacob wiens (verified owner) –
fantastic balance, my favorite.
fresh like espresso and burns wonderfully.
rickc426 (verified owner) –
overall nice cigar, but had difficulty with the draw. Cigar went out several times. Not sure if this is hand or machine rolled.
Sharukh M (verified owner) –
Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 8-5-8
First Third: The cigar opened with a perfect draw and aromas of cocoa and earth on the foot. The first few draws were very smooth and mild, with a creamy mouthfeel developing almost immediately. Cocoa came through on the exhaled smoke, along with a gentle spice that had no noticeable pepper. An unsweetened chocolate-milk character began to emerge, followed by some nuttiness toward the end of the first third.
Second Third: The nuttiness became more prominent while the cocoa and creamy chocolate-milk character continued. There was very little actual sweetness, perhaps just a hint. A touch of leather and wood appeared, particularly through the retrohale, but neither became dominant. The retrohale remained exceptionally smooth with no pepper. The draw and burn remained perfect.
Final Third: The cigar remained remarkably consistent and mild all the way through. Creaminess continued, with nuttiness becoming the predominant flavor. Cocoa and chocolate remained in the background, accompanied by subtle leather and wood. There was still virtually no pepper and no harshness as the cigar finished.
Overall: A very smooth, mild and enjoyable cigar that delivered a consistent combination of nuttiness, cocoa, creaminess and unsweetened chocolate. It wasn’t particularly sweet or complex, but the excellent construction, effortless draw, lack of pepper and creamy character made this an easy cigar to enjoy from start to finish.
FaFa (verified owner) –
Smooth, Aged Salty, Leather, Wood, Subtle Sweetness