Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark – A Legendary #1 Cigar

The Arturo Fuente AF Don Carlos Box-Pressed Eye of the Shark is a medium-to-full-bodied masterpiece wrapped in a rare African Cameroon leaf. Created in honor of the legendary Don Carlos Fuente Sr., this cigar has earned its place among the world’s finest. In 2017, it achieved a historic milestone—Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year, with an almost unmatched 97-point rating.

Handcrafted with vintage Dominican tobaccos aged up to a decade, the Eye of the Shark delivers a smoking experience defined by richness, depth, and complexity. Produced in limited quantities, it remains one of the most sought-after cigars in the Fuente portfolio.

Why It’s Exceptional

• Remarkable Attributes: Balanced perfectly with a select African Cameroon wrapper and aged Dominican binder and filler tobaccos grown at Chateau de la Fuente in Bonao, Dominican Republic.

• Strength Profile: Medium to full-bodied.

• Tasting Notes: Layers of baking spices and citrus, unfolding into notes of nuts and leather, finishing with warm cedar and cider.

• Accolades: Cigar Aficionado awarded the Eye of the Shark a 95–97 point rating, crowning it the #1 Cigar of 2017.

Explore More

• For other vitolas in this legendary blend, browse the full Arturo Fuente Don Carlos collection.

• Prefer a Figurado? Try the Belicoso.

• For another box-pressed option, discover the Double Robusto.

• Or explore additional Cameroon-wrapped cigars in the Fuente portfolio.

👉 Secure your Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark today—a rare, award-winning masterpiece that continues to set the global standard for premium cigars.