This is an unique cigar, this oddball is sure to stand out in any humidor. What makes this Fuente so unique is it's candela wrapper. You may have seen these wrappers on cheaper smokes like Dutch Masters and Garcia y Vegas. These wrappers used to be really popular with the American public in the 50's but fell outta favor when the Connecticut hit the wrapping tables. So was this change good? I believe yes, after smoking this cigar I know why this wrapper is a dying breed, as it should be. That's mean huh?
SPECS-
Size: Lonsdale 6 x 47
Wrapper: Dominican
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Smoke Time: 30 mins
SPECS-
Size: Lonsdale 6 x 47
Wrapper: Dominican
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Smoke Time: 30 mins
Price:$6.00
Cut:Punch
Touch-Ups: 7
FIRST IMPRESSIONS- This leafy green cigar stands out in any cigar shop. In a world of escuros,claros, and naturals, the green is a fresh sight. The roll itself is really good as one can expect from the Fuentes. The wrapper though is very veiny and figured. With the cigar being spongy it gives you a airy draw. Not surprisingly though the wrapper leaf smells and tastes like well, a leaf, grass if you will, its slightly sweet. The foot also reminds you of lawn clippings which isn't too bad.
FIRST THIRD- The cigar lit up well, you'd think since its such a fresh looking stick it'd take a while to catch a flame. While toasting a inviting smell of sharp vanilla is unexpected but welcomed.The airy draw produces lots of smoke, its a very dry smoke that hits you on the throat, its unpleasant. The main flavor that hits you is woodsy which doesn't the dryness of the smoke. Along with the wilderness, hints of nuts are always on the background, get used to this because this flavor, because it's this cigar's cup of tea. The ash isn't too strong its completely light and porous.
Second and Last Third-The flavors on the first and second third remain about the
same. In between thirds there isn't any attempt into a subtle transition, its just harsh all the time, its also the same with the second and the last third. The airiness of the smoke also produces a lot of spice. Sadly, the spice is probably the best part of the cigar. It's spicy but its a good spice. It's like eating hot wings, they may be hot but for some reason its enjoyable. Another semi-enjoyable aspect of the smoke is its slight hints of vanilla and hints of mocha, but nothing to write home about. The cigar does have a great vanilla aroma which makes the atmosphere pleasurable. The ash never really does hold on, it kept falling over in every attempt to get a long ash, it made a mess at my B&M.
FINAL IMPRESSIONS-I did not like this smoke. Point blank. As one of the tobacconist at the store said: "I enjoyed it, with a sore throat and stuffy nose this cigar is good". An
d I'm sure this is the only way to enjoy this cigar, with all your senses muted. I now see why major blenders have switched wrapper leaves. The Connecticut's offer so much more; buttermilk, underestimated creaminess and nuttiness, which I would take over any nasty Candela grassness. I wanted to like this cigar. Some people really enjoy them, they light up when they talk about candelas. Maybe it'll grow on me eventually, but until then, pass me that Maduro mocha heaven is calling me.
Rating-68
Buy it again? No
Recommended? No not at all.
Cut:Punch
Touch-Ups: 7
FIRST IMPRESSIONS- This leafy green cigar stands out in any cigar shop. In a world of escuros,claros, and naturals, the green is a fresh sight. The roll itself is really good as one can expect from the Fuentes. The wrapper though is very veiny and figured. With the cigar being spongy it gives you a airy draw. Not surprisingly though the wrapper leaf smells and tastes like well, a leaf, grass if you will, its slightly sweet. The foot also reminds you of lawn clippings which isn't too bad.
FIRST THIRD- The cigar lit up well, you'd think since its such a fresh looking stick it'd take a while to catch a flame. While toasting a inviting smell of sharp vanilla is unexpected but welcomed.The airy draw produces lots of smoke, its a very dry smoke that hits you on the throat, its unpleasant. The main flavor that hits you is woodsy which doesn't the dryness of the smoke. Along with the wilderness, hints of nuts are always on the background, get used to this because this flavor, because it's this cigar's cup of tea. The ash isn't too strong its completely light and porous.
Second and Last Third-The flavors on the first and second third remain about the
same. In between thirds there isn't any attempt into a subtle transition, its just harsh all the time, its also the same with the second and the last third. The airiness of the smoke also produces a lot of spice. Sadly, the spice is probably the best part of the cigar. It's spicy but its a good spice. It's like eating hot wings, they may be hot but for some reason its enjoyable. Another semi-enjoyable aspect of the smoke is its slight hints of vanilla and hints of mocha, but nothing to write home about. The cigar does have a great vanilla aroma which makes the atmosphere pleasurable. The ash never really does hold on, it kept falling over in every attempt to get a long ash, it made a mess at my B&M.FINAL IMPRESSIONS-I did not like this smoke. Point blank. As one of the tobacconist at the store said: "I enjoyed it, with a sore throat and stuffy nose this cigar is good". An
d I'm sure this is the only way to enjoy this cigar, with all your senses muted. I now see why major blenders have switched wrapper leaves. The Connecticut's offer so much more; buttermilk, underestimated creaminess and nuttiness, which I would take over any nasty Candela grassness. I wanted to like this cigar. Some people really enjoy them, they light up when they talk about candelas. Maybe it'll grow on me eventually, but until then, pass me that Maduro mocha heaven is calling me.Rating-68
Buy it again? No
Recommended? No not at all.
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