Halfwheelpage specialized in cigarsrecognized the Arturo Fuente Tobacco Company as the Company of the Year 2024, highlighting its innovation and quality products.
“Over the past year, some companies captivated the world of cigars with interesting boxes and presentations; others greatly increased their production capacity or ventured into the luxury and limited editions sector for the first time,” said the specialized portal.
Among those awarded for various achievements last year, the Dominican family business stood out Arturo Fuente: “He did all that and much more, at a very high level,” said Charlie Minato, editor and co-founder of Halfwheel/Rueda Media, LLC.
Among the highlights by Arturo Fuente in 2024 are:
- The release of “Fuente & Padron Legends”.
- The manufacture of an Elie Bleu humidor, inspired by Hemingway’s house in Key West, valued at $20,000.
- The introduction to the US market of products previously exclusive to the United Arab Emirates.
- A new collection of watches in collaboration with Hublot.
- The expansion of the “Cigar Family Charitable Foundation” in Bonao, Dominican Republic.
- The opening of the new “Arturo Fuente Cigar Club” in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
- The launch of the impressive “OpusX 25 Humidor”.
- The presentation of the new “Black Pink” line.
The dedication and commitment de la Familia Fuente and his team also stands out for the construction of a new and large factory in Nicaragua, which promises to consolidate a 2025 full of successes, he assured.
Halfwheel is a leading cigar industry blog, known for its expert news and reviews. Its name refers to a term in cigar manufacturing, where a group of 50 units is tied in a shape known as “half-wheel” or “half-wheel.”
Other recognitions of the line
During the Halfwheel awardsthe “Fuente Fuente OpusX 25 Humidor” and the “Fuente & Padron Legends” box were recognized as the best presentations of the year. Likewise, the “Fuente & Padron Legends Carlos Fuente Jr. Honoring José O. Padrón” cigar was included among the top 10 cigars of the year.
Founded in 2012, Halfwheel has established itself as a benchmark in the cigarette industry. In addition, he is a member of “Cigar Rights of America” and the “International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association”, which reinforces his influence in the sector.
a cigar club
Arturo Fuente Cigar Club is a Dominican company founded in 1996. Currently, the company is the exclusive distributor for the Dominican Republic of the products manufactured by the company Fuente LTD. Corp. and its brands Arturo Fuente, Opus X and don Carlos, among others.
“Over time we have been experiencing transformations to please and accommodate to all our distributors and customers. As a result of these transformations, the Arturo Fuente Cigar Club currently has first-class facilities,” it states on its website.
He describes it as a spacious place, with a bar, areas of lounge and executive lounges for business meetings. “We have the most complete Fuente brand tobacco store. For our members we offer a Lockers lined with cedar, where your tobacco can be safely preserved to be enjoyed later,” he says.
The club develops educational activities at different levels of learning to know the world of cigars. Likewise, it presents live artistic activities for the delight of its clients.
