Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 8-5-8 Sungrown
The Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 8-5-8 Sungrown is a rare, annually released extension of Fuente’s legendary 8-5-8 line, beloved for its superb consistency and smooth yet complex profile. Hand-rolled in the Dominican Republic, this 6.25″ x 47 Corona Grande features a beautiful, reddish-brown Ecuadorian Sungrown wrapper over Fuente’s signature blend of aged Dominican binder and filler.
The smoke opens with notes of honey, sweet cinnamon, toasted cedar, maple syrup, and cream layered atop an earthy core with hints of nuttiness and black pepper. The cinnamon and cedar are prominent in the first half, joined by a touch of leather and gentle floral undertones. As the cigar develops, maple and baking spice sweetness become more apparent, leading to a rich, nutty, cedar-forward finish with a subtle pepper and earth edge.
Expect an effortless burn, consistent construction, and a mellow-to-medium body that never overwhelms—making it approachable for newer smokers and highly satisfying for seasoned aficionados alike. This edition’s Sungrown wrapper delivers deeper flavors than the original 8-5-8 Natural and provides a balanced, elegant finish perfect with coffee or bourbon.
Summary
- Box Count: 25
- Region: Dominican Republic
- Strength: Medium
- Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown
- Binder: Dominican Republic
- Filler: Dominican Republic
- Size: 6.25″ x 47 (Corona Grande)
- Special Note: Limited, sought-after annual release
mitchdlot (verified owner) –
I haven’t tried the rosado sungrown but the flor fina 858 sungrown have been a regular smoke for me for many years. I open the box and it lasts a couple months and then I’m sad I have to wait for them to get released again. Creamy cedar pepper earth. Some other nuances but just a wonderful smoke every time
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Cricken (verified owner) –
Every version of the 858 that I’ve smoked has punched above its price point. They are all very safe bets, if you prefer a certain type of wrapper, get that version. This Sungrown is up there for me. The Rosada sun grown is my top pick as it has a bit more sweetness vs the regular sun grown, but this is not too far behind. They also age well and whatever few rough edges there are, turn buttery smooth after a bit of rest. Whenever I see these available, I tend to grab a 5er or more
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