Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures

Jimbo14 · 06-30-2009, 09:04 AM

I have smoked a few of these now and really enjoy them. I thought it was time for a review.

The construction was very good. The prelight draw, perfect. This cigar burnt very evenly and required no relights or touchups. I really have to give a thumbs up to the creators of Arturo Fuente - Their quality is always exceptional.

The flavour was lovely, not too strong in Vitamin N and this cigar had a long finish with a great lingering aftertaste. The ash was very white and was strong - not flakey.

Construction: 10/10
Flavour: 8/10
Impression: 8/10

Overall I would give this cigar a 8.5/10. I am happy I have plenty more in my humidor.

Jimbo14 · 06-30-2009, 09:05 AM

csbrewfisher · 06-30-2009, 09:10 AM

You know, it looks just like a burning stick.

Great pictures, well done!

Azpostal · 06-30-2009, 11:34 AM

Nice pics!

06-30-2009, 12:00 PM

Nice review and sweet pics. I love the Don Carlos line but never seem to buy any.

shilala · 06-30-2009, 12:02 PM

I love them. I tend to smoke a certain cigar till I've "had enough", then I revisit them later. I have a bunch of Don's and I'm sure I'll get back to them before too long.

longknocker · 06-30-2009, 12:11 PM

Awesome Review, Bro! Anyone know if the "Carlito" stick is stronger, spicier?

Jbailey · 06-30-2009, 12:16 PM

Are you referring to the God of Fire's Greg?

longknocker · 06-30-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

Are you referring to the God of Fire's Greg?

Yes!

Jbailey · 06-30-2009, 12:24 PM

This is from the Don Carlos line from Fuente. Which is a little stronger IMHO when compared to the Hemingway line. Then you have the God of Fire which is made in a Don Carlos blend and a Carlito blend. Two different smokes. I got a few GoF's lying around never tried one but I heard they are a stronger smoke.

longknocker · 06-30-2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jbailey

This is from the Don Carlos line from Fuente. Which is a little stronger IMHO when compared to the Hemingway line. Then you have the God of Fire which is made in a Don Carlos blend and a Carlito blend. Two different smokes. I got a few GoF's lying around never tried one but I heard they are a stronger smoke.

I have a few of both the GOF Don Carlos & Carlito, but haven't smoked either. I think the Carlito is a little spicier, but don't know for a fact. This review is from the "Don Carlos Line", but not the God of Fire, Correct?

Jbailey · 06-30-2009, 12:30 PM

I would bet that the Carlito is going to be the spicier of the two.

Back to the original post-
Great review James. Got a few die hard fans of the #2's at the shop.

Adriftpanda · 06-30-2009, 02:37 PM

Thanks for sharing, very nice pictures.

shilala · 06-30-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker

I have a few of both the GOF Don Carlos & Carlito, but haven't smoked either. I think the Carlito is a little spicier, but don't know for a fact. This review is from the "Don Carlos Line", but not the God of Fire, Correct?

Correct.
If you'll smoke A Don Carlos and smoke those GOF's and do a review of the three, I bet I know a brother who can hook you up with a couple Don Carlos'. I'm all out of GOF's though, I think.
To me, the Don Carlos line is more solid throughout the stick.
GOF's start lousy, get good, go goofy, then straighten out. They finish up real strong.
Don Carlos' are just a slow build and stay consistant throughout.
That's why I like them better. I wisgh they had a bit more body, but what's there is awesome.
I've had a few GOF poop surprises, too, where they are really awful for a time till they get good.
GOF's are one of those "money sticks" that I personally don't feel are worth the premium, but I do think everyone should try them.

Mr B · 06-30-2009, 04:55 PM

What a beautiful cigar. Very nice pics.
Thanks.

Jimbo14 · 06-30-2009, 06:01 PM

Im glad you enjoyed. I think im going to fire up an Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Double Robusto today on the golf course.

longknocker · 06-30-2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

Correct.
If you'll smoke A Don Carlos and smoke those GOF's and do a review of the three, I bet I know a brother who can hook you up with a couple Don Carlos'. I'm all out of GOF's though, I think.
To me, the Don Carlos line is more solid throughout the stick.
GOF's start lousy, get good, go goofy, then straighten out. They finish up real strong.
Don Carlos' are just a slow build and stay consistant throughout.
That's why I like them better. I wisgh they had a bit more body, but what's there is awesome.
I've had a few GOF poop surprises, too, where they are really awful for a time till they get good.
GOF's are one of those "money sticks" that I personally don't feel are worth the premium, but I do think everyone should try them.

Thanks for the advice & Info, Scott!

troutbreath · 07-03-2009, 12:04 PM

Nice pics, James. I have some beli's of these in my humi, and I am always taken aback by how GREAT the burn is. Just razor sharp, every time.

06-30-2009, 09:04 AM	#1
Jimbo14 Habano Man Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Australia Posts: 483 Trading: (0)	Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures I have smoked a few of these now and really enjoy them. I thought it was time for a review. The construction was very good. The prelight draw, perfect. This cigar burnt very evenly and required no relights or touchups. I really have to give a thumbs up to the creators of Arturo Fuente - Their quality is always exceptional. The flavour was lovely, not too strong in Vitamin N and this cigar had a long finish with a great lingering aftertaste. The ash was very white and was strong - not flakey. Construction: 10/10 Flavour: 8/10 Impression: 8/10 Overall I would give this cigar a 8.5/10. I am happy I have plenty more in my humidor.

06-30-2009, 09:10 AM	#3
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures You know, it looks just like a burning stick. Great pictures, well done!

06-30-2009, 11:34 AM	#4
Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures Nice pics!

06-30-2009, 12:00 PM	#5
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures Nice review and sweet pics. I love the Don Carlos line but never seem to buy any.

06-30-2009, 12:02 PM	#6
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures I love them. I tend to smoke a certain cigar till I've "had enough", then I revisit them later. I have a bunch of Don's and I'm sure I'll get back to them before too long. __________________

06-30-2009, 09:05 AM	#2
Jimbo14 Habano Man Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Australia Posts: 483 Trading: (0)	Re: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures

06-30-2009, 12:11 PM	#7
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,198 Trading: (82)	Re: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures Awesome Review, Bro! Anyone know if the "Carlito" stick is stronger, spicier?

06-30-2009, 12:16 PM	#8
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures Are you referring to the God of Fire's Greg? __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

06-30-2009, 12:24 PM	#10
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures This is from the Don Carlos line from Fuente. Which is a little stronger IMHO when compared to the Hemingway line. Then you have the God of Fire which is made in a Don Carlos blend and a Carlito blend. Two different smokes. I got a few GoF's lying around never tried one but I heard they are a stronger smoke. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

06-30-2009, 12:30 PM	#12
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures I would bet that the Carlito is going to be the spicier of the two. Back to the original post- Great review James. Got a few die hard fans of the #2's at the shop. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

06-30-2009, 02:37 PM	#13
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures Thanks for sharing, very nice pictures.

06-30-2009, 04:55 PM	#15
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures What a beautiful cigar. Very nice pics. Thanks.

06-30-2009, 06:01 PM	#16
Jimbo14 Habano Man Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Australia Posts: 483 Trading: (0)	Re: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures Im glad you enjoyed. I think im going to fire up an Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Double Robusto today on the golf course.

07-03-2009, 12:04 PM	#18
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto - Pictures Nice pics, James. I have some beli's of these in my humi, and I am always taken aback by how GREAT the burn is. Just razor sharp, every time.