Question about Anejos

Aron · 04-16-2010, 12:50 PM

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!

pnoon · 04-16-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Aron

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!

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.

Emjaysmash · 04-16-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

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.

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

04-20-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

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My suggestion is to just pick one and go for it. Don't overanalyze it.

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

issues · 04-16-2010, 12:56 PM

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

neoflex · 04-16-2010, 12:57 PM

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.

Gonesledn · 04-16-2010, 01:53 PM

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

shilala · 04-16-2010, 02:01 PM

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.

And, enjoy yourself!!!

elderboy02 · 04-16-2010, 02:10 PM

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

Mugen910 · 04-16-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Aron

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!

Get the hell off this board....

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

tomc3084 · 04-16-2010, 02:12 PM

46

Aron · 04-16-2010, 02:23 PM

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!

04-16-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Aron

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

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.

NCRadioMan · 04-16-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DougBushBC

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.

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.

Aron · 04-16-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DougBushBC

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.

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.

icehog3 · 04-16-2010, 02:26 PM

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.

El Fumador · 04-16-2010, 02:59 PM

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.

68TriShield · 04-16-2010, 03:38 PM

Yes and yes

04-16-2010, 05:35 PM

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....

04-16-2010, 05:52 PM

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

04-16-2010, 12:50 PM	#1
Aron Owner of the Crab Hat! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Aron Location: Home: Lexington, MA // Vacation: West Tisbury (on Martha's Vineyard), MA Posts: 210 Trading: (6)	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! __________________ Misses his best bud Spectrrr

04-16-2010, 12:57 PM	#6
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Question about Anejos 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. __________________

04-16-2010, 02:01 PM	#8
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Question about Anejos 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. And, enjoy yourself!!! __________________

04-16-2010, 02:10 PM	#9
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Question about Anejos I like the #46 the best because you get more of the wrapper flavor. The Sharks are my least favorite.

04-16-2010, 02:12 PM	#11
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: Question about Anejos 46

04-16-2010, 12:56 PM	#5
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: Question about Anejos I personally like the 55 but really any vitola is good. __________________

04-16-2010, 01:53 PM	#7
Gonesledn making trails Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Wes Location: South Burbs Chicago Posts: 547 Trading: (31)	Re: Question about Anejos my favorite is the 46. much more sweeet flavor of the wrapper comes through. the shark is very good as well.

04-16-2010, 02:23 PM	#12
Aron Owner of the Crab Hat! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Aron Location: Home: Lexington, MA // Vacation: West Tisbury (on Martha's Vineyard), MA Posts: 210 Trading: (6)	Re: Question about Anejos 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! __________________ Misses his best bud Spectrrr Last edited by Aron; 04-16-2010 at 02:25 PM. Reason: Removed line that was too stupid to post.

04-16-2010, 02:26 PM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Question about Anejos 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. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-16-2010, 02:59 PM	#17
El Fumador (Opus X Pig) Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Juan Location: Maui Hi Posts: 134 Trading: (9)	Re: Question about Anejos 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.

04-16-2010, 03:38 PM	#18
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Question about Anejos Yes and yes

04-16-2010, 05:35 PM	#19
Noomis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Question about Anejos 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....

04-16-2010, 05:52 PM	#20
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Question about Anejos 46, 50 or 77 and the occasional 55 are my favorites.