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Arturo Fuente

FFOX Dubai Exclusivo Red #52

Apr 25, 2025
~8.2
8.5 7.7
MSRP $52
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Brand
Marquee
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Vitola
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Flavor Profile

This cigar journey begins with creamy sweetness of chocolate and earthy hay, evolves through rich dark chocolate and berry jam in the second third, and concludes in a bold smoky texture that's marred by bitterness and construction issues, yet enhanced by intriguing aromas throughout.

Flavor Profile Last Updated
May 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM

Wrapper Scent

The wrapper emits a delightful mix of sweet chocolate and fresh hay, enriched by earthy elements and hints of mulch, creating an inviting aroma.

Chocolate

Hay

Earth

Sweetness

Mulch

Foot Scent

The foot exudes a rich and thick scent of berry jam, paired with a lighter, sweeter aroma that enhances the pre-light experience.

Berry Jam

Sweetness

Cold Draw

The cold draw reveals a combination of sweet honeysuckle and hay, alongside dry chocolate notes, setting an intriguing prelude to the smoke.

Honeysuckle

Hay

Chocolate

First Third

The first third begins with a harmonious blend of sweet chocolate and hay, complemented by earthy nuances and mulch aromatics. The smooth smoke is rounded off with a hint of white pepper and light sweetness.

Chocolate

Hay

Earth

Sweetness

Mulch

Second Third

As the cigar progresses into the second third, the savory profile evolves with rich notes of dark chocolate and a thick berry jam essence, leading into a smooth and creamy experience.

Berry Jam

Chocolate

Jam

Cream

Final Third

The final third delivers a bold and pronounced smoky texture, with a slightly peppery finish. However, it encounters some bitterness and construction issues, potentially impacting the overall enjoyment.

Smoke

Pepper

Bitterness

Retrohale

The retrohale showcases subtle notes of white pepper, enhancing the overall smoking experience.

Pepper


3 Reviews


FFOX Dubai Exclusivo Red #52 Jan 21, 2025 Review
8.5

OverviewThis cigar delivers a smooth and evolving flavor journey, transitioning from light sweetness and creaminess to rich jam, dark chocolate, and smoky boldness, all supported by excellent construction.
Paid$85
CutStraight
AcquiredJan 19, 2025
SmokedJan 21, 2025
Start Time5:33pm
End Time7:18pm
Duration1h 45m
Puff Rate38s
DrinksEspresso Martini
LocationBlend Cigar Lounge (Indianapolis)

Profile

  • Wrapper: Sweet chocolate and hay aroma.
  • Footer: Thick berry jam scent.
  • Cold Draw: Sweet honeysuckle and hay.
  • First Third: Light, airy, and smooth smoke with subtle sweetness, creamy savory notes, and a touch of white pepper. The savory profile builds into a thick layer on the center of the tongue.
  • Second Third: A subtle jam flavor emerges, transitioning to notes of dark chocolate for added richness.
  • Final Third: The profile becomes bolder with a smoky texture, maintaining depth and complexity.

Raw Notes

  • wrapper has a sweet chocolate and hay odor
  • footer smells of thick berry jam
  • cold draw is sweet honeysuckle and hay
  • starting off light and airy
  • a bit of sweetness in the smoke
  • very smooth
  • some white pepper
  • creamy and savory
  • 30 minutes in and nearing the end of the first third and the savory profile is building up into a thick oval layer on the center of my tonuge
  • a subtle jam flavor is beginning to transition in as I make my way into te 2nd third
  • getting some notes of dark chocolate in the 2nd third
  • 1h 10m into the cigar, transitioning into the final third
  • final third gets a stronger, bolder profile with a smokey texture
  • great cigar, excellent construction