I am personally a big fan of just about anything that has the name Fuente attached to it. I agree that there are other cigars out there that are more powerful than the Hemingways, but I honestly feel that if taken on its own terms in regard to strength, taste, etc. the Hemi is one of the best there is (but this is my opionion and not everyone else will agree with me).
Also, it is your right to not have to like the Hemingways just because the majority does - in fact, I am not a huge fan of PAM 64's like everyone else seems to be (this will probably get me slapped). We each have preferences of what we like and dislike (so if you are worried about those Don Carlos I would be happy to give them a good home for you...LOL).