Anejo 46

Smokin Gator · 08-14-2010, 02:27 PM

I am not much of a reviewer, but I noticed there was not a review for this particular size of the widely loved Fuente Anejo line. The Anejo 46 is one of my top 10 NCs and I enjoy the flavors and construction of many of the Fuente line. I decided to pull one out this afternoon to relax and watch the Nationwide race.

This '08 corona gorda was purchased at Tampa Sweethearts and has been resting comfortably with some other single Fuentes in a varnished box in the Gator Vault. It is very dark and firm with just a few crystals of plume. The aroma was of strong tobacco and barnyard. It clipped cleanly and the pre light draw was strong and spicy with the perfect resistance.

After toasting the foot the first draws were spicy. It has been a while since I've had an Anejo, but it definitely made me immediately think of the Tatuaje Verocu line. The first third included tastes of dark chocolate and cinnamon.

As it moved into the next third the spiciness backed of a bit to the point where a snork and full nose exhale was possible. There is still full flavored, just so smooth. The strength however, has backed off to a very nice medium compared to the stronger first third. I don't notice the chocolate or cinnamon anymore. The dominate flavor is just a very clean tobacco taste with a medium long finish.

The final third remained about the same in strength. A bit of the dark chocolate returns along with some very slight leather appearing for the first time. The smoothness remains. I am also tasting some roasted peanuts. As it heads to the finish the strength picks back up a bit and it is back to reminding me of the afore mentioned Tatuaje.

The burn was razor sharp during the entire smoke. The ash was light grey and very firm. There was lots of smoke from beginning to end. Total burn time was about and hour and 30 minutes, but I smoked this a bit slower than normal as I was concentrating on the flavors more.

While I don't smoke these often I really enjoy them. I love going to Tampa Sweethearts and will always pick up a handful when I am there.

cort · 08-14-2010, 03:08 PM

Nice review Brent

Chingas · 08-14-2010, 04:57 PM

Great review Brother. Thanks.

Ogre · 08-14-2010, 05:06 PM

Thanks Brent, I have 2 of them resting in my humidor.

RevSmoke · 08-14-2010, 06:53 PM

I was initially reluctant to try these because I have not been impressed in any way with Opus X line. I am glad I finally tried one. Now I only wish I could afford more of them.

Smokin Gator · 08-14-2010, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I only wish I could afford more of them.

Yeah, I know what you mean. At about $10 a stick retail it is not something I could smoke frequently. At Tampa Sweethearts though I usually get them for about $6.50 off of the specials board. I makes it reasonable to grab a handful.

longknocker · 08-14-2010, 07:13 PM

Nice Review, Brent!

Love These Sticks; I Usually Pay Too Much For Them On CBID, Though, During The "Bidding Wars"!

Coach Deg · 08-14-2010, 07:18 PM

Great review! I am a fan of the anejo line!

kelmac07 · 08-14-2010, 07:45 PM

Damn fine review of a great stick!

TripleF · 08-14-2010, 07:57 PM

Nice review Brent!!

darkleeroy · 08-14-2010, 09:09 PM

I paid $18 bucks for one of these last week. I loved the full flavored earthiness.

bigswol2 · 08-14-2010, 09:31 PM

One of my favorites!

08-15-2010, 04:53 PM

Anejo 46 is a great stick.

0002S · 08-15-2010, 05:17 PM

Great Review Brent

08-22-2010, 05:46 AM

Thanks for the review. I love this smoke. I just picked up two boxes of these in Double Corona, and Robusto. Can't wait to start burning them.

bigdix · 08-22-2010, 06:33 AM

Good review, brother, thanks for the insider info

08-22-2010, 08:36 AM

Nice review. I like the 46 a lot too, very good cigar.

joetownhound · 08-22-2010, 12:30 PM

Nice review Brent, I have a box from last year resting which I can't wait to start burning.

08-22-2010, 05:23 PM

These are one of my favorites after about a year of rest, before that they just seem a little harsh to me.

Mr B · 08-23-2010, 12:15 PM

Great review Brent. I have one thats been resting for a few months. I am anxoius to try it.

Thanks.

08-14-2010, 02:27 PM	#1
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Anejo 46 I am not much of a reviewer, but I noticed there was not a review for this particular size of the widely loved Fuente Anejo line. The Anejo 46 is one of my top 10 NCs and I enjoy the flavors and construction of many of the Fuente line. I decided to pull one out this afternoon to relax and watch the Nationwide race. This '08 corona gorda was purchased at Tampa Sweethearts and has been resting comfortably with some other single Fuentes in a varnished box in the Gator Vault. It is very dark and firm with just a few crystals of plume. The aroma was of strong tobacco and barnyard. It clipped cleanly and the pre light draw was strong and spicy with the perfect resistance. After toasting the foot the first draws were spicy. It has been a while since I've had an Anejo, but it definitely made me immediately think of the Tatuaje Verocu line. The first third included tastes of dark chocolate and cinnamon. As it moved into the next third the spiciness backed of a bit to the point where a snork and full nose exhale was possible. There is still full flavored, just so smooth. The strength however, has backed off to a very nice medium compared to the stronger first third. I don't notice the chocolate or cinnamon anymore. The dominate flavor is just a very clean tobacco taste with a medium long finish. The final third remained about the same in strength. A bit of the dark chocolate returns along with some very slight leather appearing for the first time. The smoothness remains. I am also tasting some roasted peanuts. As it heads to the finish the strength picks back up a bit and it is back to reminding me of the afore mentioned Tatuaje. The burn was razor sharp during the entire smoke. The ash was light grey and very firm. There was lots of smoke from beginning to end. Total burn time was about and hour and 30 minutes, but I smoked this a bit slower than normal as I was concentrating on the flavors more. While I don't smoke these often I really enjoy them. I love going to Tampa Sweethearts and will always pick up a handful when I am there. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

08-14-2010, 03:08 PM	#2
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Anejo 46 Nice review Brent

08-14-2010, 04:57 PM	#3
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Anejo 46 Great review Brother. Thanks. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

08-14-2010, 05:06 PM	#4
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Anejo 46 Thanks Brent, I have 2 of them resting in my humidor.

08-14-2010, 06:53 PM	#5
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: Anejo 46 I was initially reluctant to try these because I have not been impressed in any way with Opus X line. I am glad I finally tried one. Now I only wish I could afford more of them. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

08-14-2010, 07:13 PM	#7
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Anejo 46 Nice Review, Brent! Love These Sticks; I Usually Pay Too Much For Them On CBID, Though, During The "Bidding Wars"!

08-14-2010, 07:18 PM	#8
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Anejo 46 Great review! I am a fan of the anejo line!

08-14-2010, 07:45 PM	#9
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Anejo 46 Damn fine review of a great stick! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-14-2010, 07:57 PM	#10
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Anejo 46 Nice review Brent!! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

08-14-2010, 09:09 PM	#11
darkleeroy Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Josh Location: Miami, FL Posts: 318 Trading: (0)	Re: Anejo 46 I paid $18 bucks for one of these last week. I loved the full flavored earthiness. __________________

08-14-2010, 09:31 PM	#12
bigswol2 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 534 Trading: (7)	Re: Anejo 46 One of my favorites!

08-15-2010, 04:53 PM	#13
bigslowrock Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anejo 46 Anejo 46 is a great stick.

08-15-2010, 05:17 PM	#14
0002S Alla En El Rancho Grande Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 517 Trading: (3)	Re: Anejo 46 Great Review Brent

08-22-2010, 05:46 AM	#15
Entubar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anejo 46 Thanks for the review. I love this smoke. I just picked up two boxes of these in Double Corona, and Robusto. Can't wait to start burning them.

08-22-2010, 06:33 AM	#16
bigdix Cigarmurai Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Oki Posts: 669 Trading: (1)	Re: Anejo 46 Good review, brother, thanks for the insider info __________________ There's no secret handshake. There's an IQ prerequisite, but there's no secret handshake.

08-22-2010, 08:36 AM	#17
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anejo 46 Nice review. I like the 46 a lot too, very good cigar.

08-22-2010, 12:30 PM	#18
joetownhound EYH Survivor Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dennis Location: Tampa FL Posts: 380 Trading: (18)	Re: Anejo 46 Nice review Brent, I have a box from last year resting which I can't wait to start burning. __________________ "The tree of freedom must be nurtured from time to time with the blood of its patriots" -Thomas Jefferson

08-22-2010, 05:23 PM	#19
Yardgnome Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anejo 46 These are one of my favorites after about a year of rest, before that they just seem a little harsh to me.

08-23-2010, 12:15 PM	#20
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Anejo 46 Great review Brent. I have one thats been resting for a few months. I am anxoius to try it. Thanks.