What is Your Opinion of Arturo Fuente Cigars

[dave]

I've been in the anti-Fuente camp for 6-7 years. Anejo, Opus, Don Carlos all ok, but way overpriced for what they are. Anything with green in the band made me gag. Hemingways are overrated and bland - maduros and naturals. I never questioned the construction and consistency...just that no AF ever gave me flavors I cared for.

But, then, early this year I had an 858 Sun Grown. Fanfreakingtastic. I've gone through a few boxes of them and they are still great. I've added Cuban Beli SG to the mix, as well. So.....I no longer bash the entire line of AF.....but I'm pretty limited in what I like of the Fuentes.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by dave

I've been in the anti-Fuente camp for 6-7 years. Anejo, Opus, Don Carlos all ok, but way overpriced for what they are. Anything with green in the band made me gag. Hemingways are overrated and bland - maduros and naturals. I never questioned the construction and consistency...just that no AF ever gave me flavors I cared for.

But, then, early this year I had an 858 Sun Grown. Fanfreakingtastic. I've gone through a few boxes of them and they are still great. I've added Cuban Beli SG to the mix, as well. So.....I no longer bash the entire line of AF.....but I'm pretty limited in what I like of the Fuentes.

It's like we're twins.


I was never a big fan of Fuente. I respect their cigars for the quality that they are, but the flavor, I hate that tinny flavor that they all have.

The only exception for me has always been the 858SG and 858R.