• Created the first Dominican puro with Opus X in 1995, revolutionizing the industry
• Survived a catastrophic factory fire in 1924 that halted production for 22 years
• Carlos Fuente Sr. purchased the company from his father for just $1 in 1958
• Operates the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation, building schools and clinics in the Dominican Republic
• Has planted over 800,000 trees in the Dominican Republic as part of environmental reforestation efforts
• 2018 Cigar Aficionado - 92 Points (Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic)
• 2009 Cigar Aficionado - 90 Points (Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece)
• Multiple Years - Industry Recognition for Consistent Quality and Construction
• Ongoing - Best-Selling Premium Dominican Brand Recognition
• Legacy - Over 110 Years of Family Cigar-Making Excellence