Question about Anejos
 

One of my local B&Ms just started carrying Fuente Anejos at pretty nice prices. So I was wondering if anybody had a recommendation for which one(s?) I should go for. While I would imagine they're all delicious, there must be one that tastes better than any of the others!

In addition, they also carry Fuente Don Carlos, so I figured I would have to pick up one of those suckers just to try it. Yes? No? Maybe? Get the hell off this board?

Send me tips, people! :D

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I disagree with your statement. Personally, I don't think the flavors are that different. But, assuming they are, taste is purely subjective.
My suggestion is to just pick one and go for it. Don't overanalyze it.
:2

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:tpd:

I'd start with the #50, just because I like Robustos. And go ahead and try the Don Carlos too!

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I personally like the 55 but really any vitola is good.

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Providing they have all the sizes I would go 77(Shark), 55(torp) and than the 50(Think this is the right # for the Robusto) in that order although I would smoke one and than rest a few of each as age really does improve these just like the Opus.

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my favorite is the 46. much more sweeet flavor of the wrapper comes through. the shark is very good as well.

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I know everyone really likes the #77. They're good. Especially good with some time on them. Personally, I like the #46 best. There's a lot more wrapper to enjoy, and it's what I like. After that, the #49 and #50 are next.
I smoke a ton of Anejos because I love them. I only have 3 or 4 boxes right now, they're getting thin. I keep so many because I like to get a little time on them. When they get a little older, the sharpness comes off them and the flavors just meld together into a super full richness. When they're young, they show a lot of flavors, but they're more "in your face" and a lot more singular.
I'm with Peter in that you're not going to find a huge amount of difference, especially if you're not over-analytical. Go with your favorite size and work from there. :tu
And, enjoy yourself!!! :)

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I like the #46 the best because you get more of the wrapper flavor. The Sharks are my least favorite.

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Get the hell off this board....


:r:r:r

Don't let price fool you...price should not always warrant cigar preference.

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46

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So, while it looks like the general consensus is the 77 (big surprise there...), sadly, ABC does not carry El Shark-o! So I guess I'll be trying the 46 first. And I'll probably buy about two of each size they carry, just to age 'em.

For the record, the Anejos are about ten bucks a pop, and the Don Carlos is sixteen bucks.

And while I completely agree with Bao, in not letting price be my only factor, when I see a cigar that everybody seems to love, and it's in a reasonable price range (45 dollars for a Gurkha Beauty tubo? Erm..... sorry... Nice box, though!), I think that pretty much speaks for itself.

I'm at the stage of my Cigar Love Affair when I'm still almost exclusively buying singles. I think I've only bought between two or three boxes. So price sadly becomes a very big limiting factor.

Thanks for your advice, guys, and keep it coming!

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Singles are a great way to go anyway, Aron, no sense in buying a lot of boxes until you really define what your tastes are. My tastes changed so much over my first couple years, but I was able to try literally hundreds of different cigars in that time frame, and really got an idea of what pleased my palate most.

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Wait Anejos are 10 and DCs are 16? Thats the opposite of most places I have shopped. Maybe you mean "GOD OF FIRE" by Don Carlos, which is a Fuente made Prometheus Owned cigar.

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Anejos have always been cheaper than the regular line Don Carlos around here. I'm with Dan. I like the 46 but can't stand the 77 Shark.

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Doug, I'm fairly sure they're just plain ol' Don Carlos sticks, not God of Fire. However, I could be wrong. I'll try and swing by the store later this afternoon if I've got a second.

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just get a pair of each, i don't like the 48's 49's, love the 46's, 50, 55's, and I like the sharks. As for the Don Carlos god of fire i like the carlito's series, besides the don carlos series.

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Yes and yes :D

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Go with your favorite size. The wrapper-filler ratio everyone else mentioned is important, though––Añejo wrappers have a very distinct flavor, so if you want to taste more of it get a thinner gauge....

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46, 50 or 77 and the occasional 55 are my favorites.

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Pick up a few 46's and send me one! Enjoy the rest.

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I grabbed a 46 and a 49. After adding up the price of two of each stick, I reached a sum of roughly 130 dollars. Just a tad out of a college student's price range for ten cigars!!!

I'm waiting for just the right time to pay tribute to His Supreme Noodliness by slow-roasting a cigar from one end to the other. If you know what I mean ;)

Though the no. 46 is going to get some very stiff competition from a couple other cigars in my humi that are also on reserve.

Jeebus, but I just don't shut up, do I? :r:r:r

PS I was wrong about the shop not carrying no. 77s. I definitely intend to try one out: talk about a beautifully made smoke!!!

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I like the #50

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Do you plan on posting a review? Would be interested in reading it.

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There seems to be a little bit of a consensus that they need a little age. I picked one up earlier this month, how long do you think they need to sit before they hit their stride?

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From last years release I definitely liked the #50 best . I generally like the #77 best overall though . Make sure you eat before you smoke one as they can pack quite a nicotine punch sometimes . The #46 is the only cigar to ever give me the shivering , sweating wanna puke thing . Keep some sugar handy just in case the nicotine gets to you also . Just trying to help and sorry for rambling . :2

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Truer words were never spoken, tho I prefer the 55 and the Shark.

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I really can't think of a single cigar where someone hasn't said "You think these babies are good now? Just wait 'till they get a lil age on them..."

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:tpd: