I have tried several cigars, mostly from the Fuente line and my favorite so far is the 858 Flora Fina Maduro. What does Flora Fina indicate as i can find many 858 naturals and maduros but not much on the Flora Fina Maduro. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Also, is there anything similar in any brand that i could try out that has a similar profile. Would you conider it a full or medium flavor profile?
The 8-5-8 Flor Fina was created to honor Arturo Fuente, who died at the age of 85. (That's where they get the 8-5-8, as you can read 85 both ways.) The natural version has a Cameroon wrapper, the maduro is made with Broadleaf. I'd describe both as medium bodied. They're a great value smoke, with a suggested retail of about $4.
The "flor fina" just means fine flower. For research, just focus on the 8-5-8.
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Originally posted by David Savona: The 8-5-8 Flor Fina was created to honor Arturo Fuente, who died at the age of 85. (That's where they get the 8-5-8, as you can read 85 both ways.) The natural version has a Cameroon wrapper, the maduro is made with Broadleaf. I'd describe both as medium bodied. They're a great value smoke, with a suggested retail of about $4.
The "flor fina" just means fine flower. For research, just focus on the 8-5-8.
David-
Do you think the 8-5-8 has anything to do at all with the the Cuban 8-9-8's, or just coincidence? Are the Fuentes packed 8-5-8?
Oh and Charloods, no problem whatsoever with the Chateau maduro's or sungrowns where I live. I see them all the time.
