AF Don Carlos #4

[T2P]

It has been a while since I did a review so with the random lightup that I had tonight post wife's sleepy time, one was in order. On the docket for your enjoyment is a brief Arturo Fuente Don Carlos #4. A Mini Belicoso weighing in at just 5 1/8 and a 43 ring gauge this is a much more petite smoke than I am used to.

This one has some age on it as the BOTL that sent it to me did not hold back. First impressions show a very solid construction with minimal veins. The wrapper is a gorgeous city roast for you coffee drinkers but for those of you who are not, almost the shade of a light brown almond. It is nice and firm throughout with only a very slight give.

After the cut the draw is very nice. I can taste light hints of pepper and a slight grassy taste. More to follow

First light produces copious amounts of dense white smoke. It is a really pleasant feeling because the smoke is palpable but not coating my mouth. First hints indicate strong notes of leather and caramel. Pepper grows after about .5 inches. I think I can taste traces of alfalfa (sweet hay) as well.

 

[T2P]

Very consistent so far. The sweet has faded and two flavors have become more prominent. The creamy leather is #1 and the hay is #2. They create a balance with just an undertone of spice.

 

[T2P]

Finished this one up and I am quite impressed. It is a very consistent smoke and not in a bad way. Leather notes are the most predominant with spice/pepper close behind. The slight bit of sweetness hung on until the end although the other two definitely take over. I would pick up another 5 or more of these to have on hand. Very good short smoke overall :thumbs:

 

[buzzed]

I love the #4s. Great little smokes, the #3s are also really good.

 

[mjolnir01]

I really like the Don Carlos line. The #4 was the smoke that got me into them, and since then the #2 and Belicoso have entered my rotation as well. Thanks for the review!

 

[JBL11183]

I have completely fallen in love with the whole DC line, they have become my go to stick. Nice review, made me wanna go smoke another one( be my third of the day)

 

[T2P]

I have completely fallen in love with the whole DC line, they have become my go to stick. Nice review, made me wanna go smoke another one( be my third of the day)

Glad everyone is liking the reviews!

Also, JLB you are making me jealous. Alas this was the only Don Carlos I have . Just means I will have to go find more :thumbs:

 

[mjolnir01]

I have completely fallen in love with the whole DC line, they have become my go to stick. Nice review, made me wanna go smoke another one( be my third of the day)

Glad everyone is liking the reviews!

Also, JLB you are making me jealous. Alas this was the only Don Carlos I have . Just means I will have to go find more :thumbs:

I'm glad to see I'm not the only DC fan around here. I've always had the impression they've been cast off by CPers in favor of Opus and Anejo.

 

[T2P]

Anyone get a chance to take advantage of the Cigar Monster deal this morning? DC #4 on sale and I missed them (sold out)!!! Oh the humanity...

 

[CRQuarto]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only DC fan around here. I've always had the impression they've been cast off by CPers in favor of Opus and Anejo.

I agree, to me the Don Carlos line has always been consistently good, but I can not honestly say the same about Opus. Half the time they just taste too young for me...I hope I'm not becoming a snob. :laugh:

Great review, I might add! :thumbs:

 

[JBL11183]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only DC fan around here. I've always had the impression they've been cast off by CPers in favor of Opus and Anejo.

I agree, to me the Don Carlos line has always been consistently good, but I can not honestly say the same about Opus. Half the time they just taste too young for me...I hope I'm not becoming a snob. :laugh:

Great review, I might add! :thumbs:

I agree with you guys. I never see much talk about the DC line and I think they are one of the best sticks out there. After I smoked my first double robusto I wanted to put up a post asking " Why the he'll didn't anyone tell me these were so damn good!"

I smoked an anejo a few hours after a DC #2. Both this years release, and IMHO, I would go for the Don Carlos everytime. As far as the opus I am def a huge fan, it would have to depend on the mood I was in at the time. All this talk about Don Carlos, I'm gonna have to light up my last double robusto.

 

[buzzed]

I have a box of #4s, a box of Robustos, and 2 boxes of #2s that I am trying my hardest to hold on to for at least 5 years but that isn't working out so well... :laugh: I have smoked a few Don Carlos from the mid 90's and they are right up there in my top 5 smokes that I have ever had.

 

[mjolnir01]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only DC fan around here. I've always had the impression they've been cast off by CPers in favor of Opus and Anejo.

I agree, to me the Don Carlos line has always been consistently good, but I can not honestly say the same about Opus. Half the time they just taste too young for me...I hope I'm not becoming a snob. :laugh:

Great review, I might add! :thumbs:

I agree with you guys. I never see much talk about the DC line and I think they are one of the best sticks out there. After I smoked my first double robusto I wanted to put up a post asking " Why the he'll didn't anyone tell me these were so damn good!"

I smoked an anejo a few hours after a DC #2. Both this years release, and IMHO, I would go for the Don Carlos everytime. As far as the opus I am def a huge fan, it would have to depend on the mood I was in at the time. All this talk about Don Carlos, I'm gonna have to light up my last double robusto.

x 2. While I have had some off DCs before, they're usually far more consistent for me than Opus. Bottom line, the DCs are great sticks that fly a bit under the radar around here. That's quite alright... more for me!

I have a box of #4s, a box of Robustos, and 2 boxes of #2s that I am trying my hardest to hold on to for at least 5 years but that isn't working out so well... :laugh: I have smoked a few Don Carlos from the mid 90's and they are right up there in my top 5 smokes that I have ever had.

Why don't we have a drool emoticon?

 

[T2P]

I have a box of #4s, a box of Robustos, and 2 boxes of #2s that I am trying my hardest to hold on to for at least 5 years but that isn't working out so well... :laugh: I have smoked a few Don Carlos from the mid 90's and they are right up there in my top 5 smokes that I have ever had.

Jealous