Fuente 8-5-8 Sun Grown

[OpusXKC]

I managed to purchase a few of these recently and just couldn't wait to have one. As I took it with me to the bar I figured that I would take note of it so I could share my experience with the group.

Once I removed this stick from its cello and cedar rapping, I took an eye to this cigars form. I quick look revealed a thick sun-grown wrapper that was leather brown, and with just one heavy vein running around the cigar. Even thought this character was apparent a few gentle squeezes reassured me of the construction. I felt no plugs, and no gaps.

I reached for my cutter and sniped off the nicely fitted flat top cap and gave the cigar a taste and dry draw. A consistent amount of air gave me a nice nutty and sweet taste of things to come.

A gentle toasting and a few starting puffs and we were off. A little spice and sweet cheered the occasion.

Between the conversation and drinks a few things may have been lost to me, but not too many. I took note of the thick smoke and sweet aroma. Of the things that caught my attention the taste of bee's wax and almond came out for a nice portion of the cigar.

I took this one to the nub, stopping around the 1/8” mark. By this point a little heat helped to let out a little leathery tingle.

This was a very nice smoke. The sun-grown wrapper is a nice change in the 8-5-8 configuration from Fuente. Makes me glad a grabbed more than one.

--Smokem' if you gotem'--

 

[natejustice]

Great Review! I have been wanted to obtain one of these myself as I have tried the maduro and natural but not the sun grown, now you really sparked my interest!

 

[atuck]

I took this one to the nub, stopping around the 1/8” mark.

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What? Did you use a roach clip? :laugh:

Nice review, by the way!

 

[OpusXKC]

QUOTE(OpusXKC @ Dec 11 2005, 12:24 AM)
I took this one to the nub, stopping around the 1/8” mark.


What? Did you use a roach clip?

Whoops, I meant the 3/8" mark. Even at that I still burnt my fingers a bit :laugh: .

 

[Matt R]

Nice review..... this is about the only non-Havana cigar I smoke.

 

[mrjinglesusa]

Nice review..... this is about the only non-Havana cigar I smoke.

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:0 Wow - that's quite an endorsement of these cigar. I really like these as well - too bad they are so hard to come by...

 

[Ironworker]

I know the guys at CF treat these cigars like Gold.

I hope you didn't pay an arm and a leg for it.

Rich

 

[Shibumi]

I had one gifted to me from my wish list. It's on the schedule for todays drive home. I can't wait!! I hear these are the best SG's.

 

[tdog]

I got two from a BOTL last night. Can't wait to burn 'em.

 

[bfreebern]

I like 'em, but I smoke the Chateau Fuente SG regularly and they are a damn fine smoke as well.

 

[BrewMeister]

Nice review OpusXCK, and thanks! Your fine remarks and a very high endorsement from others (not the least of which was Jack Straw going on about how fantastic these are) motivated me to find a box. They should ship today! Can't wait to try one. Thanks again.

 

[Shibumi]

I tried one of these yesterday (thanks ginseng). I will say this was a fantastic tasting cigar. Tons of smoke and great flavor throughout. I smoked it on the drive home and didn't want to get out to go in the house. When I was down to the last of it, I got out and walked slowly to my door. That's when the cigar lost all flavor. Luckily it was already at the nub.

I don't mind standing in the cold with a cigar, but it loses all flavor. Tastes like a giant cigarette when it's cold out. Anyone expereince this? I now sit in my heated car for my after dinner smoke.

All in all a great cigar as has been reviewed by everyone who tried it.

Forgot to mention this was from 03.

 

[pittesq]

Great review.
Still have yet to try one of those guys. The search continues...

 

[Swifty]

Great review. These sound delicious! I just picked up a couple. Can't wait to try one. That may be awhile due to the weather and smoking bans :angry: where I live.

 

[hudsonvalley]

I don't mind standing in the cold with a cigar, but it loses all flavor. Tastes like a giant cigarette when it's cold out. Anyone expereince this? I now sit in my heated car for my after dinner smoke.

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I experience the same thing. I am smoking a great cigar, get to my destination and think, "I'll just smoke this till I walk to the door." Almost always a mistake. It detracts from the smoking experience instead of capping it off.

Smoked a nice RASCC in the truck while making a cell phone call (no cell reception inside)and just tossed it rather than try it outside. Besides it's fvcking cold out tonight!

 

[gregor22]

Great review. These sound delicious! I just picked up a couple. Can't wait to try one. That may be awhile due to the weather and smoking bans :angry: where I live.

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Didn't they just fix that ban?

Anyways, these are great cigars.

Gregor

 

[Tech]

One of my favorite cigars (especially the 2000 release when I can bring myself to smoke one). When looking for a cost effective replacement I reach for a Cuban Beli SG. Darn near an equal to the 858SG experience when they have a few years on them........ and ~1/2 the price given the 858SG market.

 

[ggiese]

My shop just got them in - limit of 1 to a customer (but they sold me 2). Not bad at $5.50 each!!! Can't wait to burn one down...

 

[atuck]

Just smoked my 1st one of these yesterday. I liked it pretty much. It seemed a bit more potent than the other SG cigars I have had. I have a box coming and even though I liked it, the box will be easy to let age.

 

[Shibumi]

My local guy just got them in. He's selling them for $6 and change with no limit. I bought a bunch of course.