tugboat
  • tugboat
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 4:01:06 PM

I just torched my first Fuente cigar (hurray) it was a Don Carlos Presidente.

Very good stick with a hint of sweetness. I also have a GOF Carlios to try.

So i'm impressed, (not good tho, as this could become expensive).

wheelrite
Thursday, May 12, 2011 4:02:59 PM
AF is my favorite line,,,
teedubbya
Thursday, May 12, 2011 4:05:37 PM

AF is my favorite line,,,

wheelrite wrote:

One of mine too wheel.

They are a bit overrated in the real world but very underrated in here.

APBTMarcel
Thursday, May 12, 2011 4:20:47 PM
Try a hemingway out as well.
hoyodude
Thursday, May 12, 2011 5:07:44 PM
Too bad you started with the Don Carlos, most of the rest of the line will be a little bit of a let-down in comparison, IMO. Try the DC Reserva #4 next time, it's a really tasty smoke.
topper7788
Thursday, May 12, 2011 5:19:49 PM

Too bad you started with the Don Carlos, most of the rest of the line will be a little bit of a let-down in comparison, IMO. Try the DC Reserva #4 next time, it's a really tasty smoke.

hoyodude wrote:

The DC Maxamus is the best deal in the whole Fuente line (to me anyway) and has been a regular smoke for me for years... Just have to know where to getem at a decent price.... I like them as much as the Opus or Anejo's for less dough.. Guess that's because they are the same in the middle! And they are usually way easier to come by... (at least on line)

smelly4tay
Thursday, May 12, 2011 5:49:29 PM
AF Cuban Beli SG mmmm
Whistlebritches
Thursday, May 12, 2011 6:30:06 PM

Too bad you started with the Don Carlos, most of the rest of the line will be a little bit of a let-down in comparison, IMO. Try the DC Reserva #4 next time, it's a really tasty smoke.

hoyodude wrote:

I'm not so sure.I do like the Don Carlos #3 and #4 but I'm just not sure if they're truly worth the coin.AF has so much more to offer....some just as pricey but more worthy IMHO..One of my favorite SG's is the Hemingway SG Signature followed closely by the 858 SG.The 858 natural and maduro are both very good smokes.In the Hemi Naturals the Work of Art and Short Story are hard to beat.Everyone raves about the WOAM(mehh I like the cameroon wrapped nattie much better)and to some this is the holy grail of Fuenteness.

Oh yea the the Opus X.Well aged X's are extraordinary IMHO.Lets not forget that Diamond Crown and Ashton are also part of the Fuente family.I'll drop the coin on both the VSG corona gorda or the DC MAX #5 before I would on any of the sticks in the Don Carlos line.Like I said above.......they're good just overpriced in comparison to some of the other lines that I rate as better.

As in most instances.....beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Ron

rwilly
Thursday, May 12, 2011 6:42:20 PM
This is a line I need to try out more. I have a WOAM and a couple Anejos waiting for me in the humi but I think I have only had a Hemingway Classic & Short Story.... both excellent.
tugboat
  • tugboat
  • Connoisseur Topic Starter
Thursday, May 12, 2011 6:45:46 PM

Thanks I appreciate those tips guys.

I'll put your suggestions on my list.

Nottin like the voices of experience! 🇨🇮

Whistlebritches
Thursday, May 12, 2011 6:47:50 PM

This is a line I need to try out more. I have a WOAM and a couple Anejos waiting for me in the humi but I think I have only had a Hemingway Classic & Short Story.... both excellent.

rwilly wrote:

DAMN I forgot all about the Anejo's.....I like the 46 best of the bunch.Not mad over any of them...I'm not a maddieheadedho.

Ron

wheelrite
Thursday, May 12, 2011 7:38:32 PM

Thanks I appreciate those tips guys.

I'll put your suggestions on my list.

Nottin like the voices of experience! 🇨🇮

tugboat wrote:

btw,,

AF does make some really crappy smokes too...

like Curly Heads...

chemyst
Thursday, May 12, 2011 7:47:25 PM
I like the entire AF line, from Cuesta-Rey to Anejo.

Never had a GOF. Out of my price range.

Don't forget that San Cristobals are also Ashtons.(by DPG)

Definitely in the same league as the other Ashton smokes. Just

a hint of spice, too!

My favs are the Hemi maduros and SCs.

The other's suggestions are all good.

The quality of Fuentes is always good.(roll, burn, draw, etc.)

Chemyst 😎

ZRX1200
Thursday, May 12, 2011 8:01:51 PM
I've tried one Don Carlos and was underwhelmed. Anejos were good to me but not for the going rate here.

WOAM underwhelmed me too.

I used to dig double chateau and 858 maduros.

have a 858 sungrown and an opus x sitting for future sampling.

My. 02

wheelrite
Thursday, May 12, 2011 8:06:51 PM

I've tried one Don Carlos and was underwhelmed. Anejos were good to me but not for the going rate here.

WOAM underwhelmed me too.

I used to dig double chateau and 858 maduros.

have a 858 sungrown and an opus x sitting for future sampling.

My. 02

ZRX1200 wrote:

so you dislike AF and Fuzz...

ha !

wheel,

rwilly
Thursday, May 12, 2011 8:35:36 PM
shoot, forgot I have a couple of Cuesta Reys... gotta break those out too
jig+pig
Thursday, May 12, 2011 8:51:02 PM
the double chateau is an all time fav. I just had my first hemi sig rosado and was very unimpressed.

I bought two so I'm hoping it was just me. I absolutely love the cammie hemis. the new Rosado series though is another story. very yummy imo.

ZRX1200
Thursday, May 12, 2011 8:56:24 PM
The cammie hemis are growing on me too....

Wheel I like most fuentes, just think some are overpriced and some are overhyped. Lots of cigars fit that description to me!

frankj1
Thursday, May 12, 2011 8:57:03 PM
had a rosado last night and really enjoyed it. was not typical of smokes that go medium to full in my experience as usually there's an opening blast that eventually mellows. this one started tasty but mild/medium and slowly gained strength without killing flavor. Peaked in the middle and held the rest of the way without noticable change. Beautiful burn, very nice overall.

Frank

wheelrite
Thursday, May 12, 2011 9:07:00 PM

The cammie hemis are growing on me too....

Wheel I like most fuentes, just think some are overpriced and some are overhyped. Lots of cigars fit that description to me!

ZRX1200 wrote:

yes they tend to be,,

but every now and then you can sneake a deal...

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