Daniel Marshall By Carlito Fuente XXXVIII Limited Edition Torpedo
Posted on February 17 2021
Vitola: 6⅞x52 Torpedo | Smoking Time: 94 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium+ | MSRP: $180+
Wrapper/Binder/Filler: All Dominican Republic
Limited to 12 cigars a day, aged a minimum of 1 year post-roll, all rolled by a single torcedor. Daniel Marshall and Carlito Fuente met in 1982. Carlito told Daniel: "I want to do something very special for you. I poured my heart into every detail." The cigars are intended to be sold only in hand-signed, numbered Limited Edition Macassar humidor sets.
Cold Draw: Baking spices, graham cracker, vanilla, star anise.
First Third: Initial insane amounts of pepper reminiscent of an AJ Fernandez Nicaraguan puro, then toning down after 1/8" to reveal a wonderfully smooth Dominican masterpiece. Reminiscent of the Angels Share — slightly less sweet, slightly more spice. Medium+ body. Clean burn, excellent draw from the soft box press.
Second Third: Graham cracker, vanilla, and oak — reminiscent of an Atabey, believe it or not. Floral smoke aroma in the second third. Spice slightly more prevalent here. The cigar comes fully alive — full-bodied, smooth, silky, with baking spices and graham cracker in force.
Final Third: The best experience of the entire smoke. Baking spices still strong with sweet graham cracker and the perfect amount of body and spice to finish full-bodied.
Final Thoughts: Is this cigar worth $180-250? Simple answer: no — many cigars on the market deliver this profile. But if you’re a collector or have a few extra quarters in the couch cushion, this is a must-try cigar.
-Chris
Frequently asked questions
Why does the Daniel Marshall XXXVIII cost $180+?
Limited to only 12 cigars rolled per day, with a minimum 1-year post-roll aging requirement, and all materials sourced from the Dominican Republic’s finest farms. The collaboration with Carlito Fuente adds another layer of prestige — this is a collector’s cigar as much as a smoker’s cigar.
How rare is the Daniel Marshall XXXVIII?
Extremely rare. At 12 cigars per day maximum production, annual availability is severely limited. Most enthusiasts who acquire one treat it as a very special occasion cigar or a humidor centerpiece.
What does the Daniel Marshall XXXVIII taste like?
Medium-plus body with all-Dominican tobacco delivering baking spices, graham cracker, and a beautiful sweetness. The reviewer finds the final third the most rewarding — the flavors intensify and come together magnificently toward the end of the 94-minute smoke.