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I just picked up a box of these at Arnold's which arrived Tuesday so these MAY not be fully recovered yet. But as I was packing up a fiver for Buzzed I just couldn't resist their siren call.
Most of you are familiar with the Fuente Signature with one wrapper or another. But this is the first time, to my knowledge, Fuente has wrapped it in their yummy sungrown wrapper. These are 6 X 47 perfectos with a very nicely rounded cap and a fine tip on the foot. The wrapper looks much like the one they use on the Chateau line. Perhaps a bit lighter color. The stick has just the right firmness and give to it. Pre-light draw is a bit firm which I've found typical of these perfectos.
First draw is still a bit firm but opens up very quickly to a perfect rate. Given as densely bunched these are, the draw is amazing after lighting. Flavors of cocoa are present right from the start.
1st third: The cocoa gradually builds with a spicy, gingerbread undertone. This spicy flavor lingers competing with the cocoa.
2nd third: The flavors have now become intense. Burn wanders a little but self corrects. After only two days rest in this heat, I'd be surprised if the burn was perfect. Ash holds for an inch or so and is light gray and firm, typical of the Hemingway line. The spicy flavor reminds me of the LA Cien Anos Beli.
Last third: I'm starting to feel like selling two fivers was a rash move!
This last third is the best part. Flavors continue to build with no bitterness or other deleterious effects. It just gets better!
Conclusion: Buy these cigars! $250/box is high but I think the value is good. These will most likely age very well and are already smoking great.
Edit: SP
Most of you are familiar with the Fuente Signature with one wrapper or another. But this is the first time, to my knowledge, Fuente has wrapped it in their yummy sungrown wrapper. These are 6 X 47 perfectos with a very nicely rounded cap and a fine tip on the foot. The wrapper looks much like the one they use on the Chateau line. Perhaps a bit lighter color. The stick has just the right firmness and give to it. Pre-light draw is a bit firm which I've found typical of these perfectos.
First draw is still a bit firm but opens up very quickly to a perfect rate. Given as densely bunched these are, the draw is amazing after lighting. Flavors of cocoa are present right from the start.
1st third: The cocoa gradually builds with a spicy, gingerbread undertone. This spicy flavor lingers competing with the cocoa.
2nd third: The flavors have now become intense. Burn wanders a little but self corrects. After only two days rest in this heat, I'd be surprised if the burn was perfect. Ash holds for an inch or so and is light gray and firm, typical of the Hemingway line. The spicy flavor reminds me of the LA Cien Anos Beli.
Last third: I'm starting to feel like selling two fivers was a rash move!
This last third is the best part. Flavors continue to build with no bitterness or other deleterious effects. It just gets better! Conclusion: Buy these cigars! $250/box is high but I think the value is good. These will most likely age very well and are already smoking great.
Edit: SP
