Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49

BlackIrish · 07-05-2009, 09:27 AM

The cigar: Arturo Fuene Anejo No. 49

Nutritional information
Vitola: 7.62 x 49 double corona
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro aged in cognac barrels
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic (said to contain a mix of Don Carlos, Hemingway, and Opus X filler leaf)
Strength: Medium to full

I got this cigar from 8lug as part of the MassHole Yankee Swap back around the holidays. I had the opportunity for a long leisurely smoke indoors this weekend, and this beauty got the nod.

Prelight: Under the aromatic cedar sheath is a stunningly gorgeous cigar. The maduro wrapper is dark, moderately oily, and rich looking, with a sweet scent of cedar. It's *heavy* in the hand, and very solid to the touch. It clipped perfectly and revealed an outstanding draw.

Burn/construction: Easily the best made cigar I've ever smoked. The burn was perfectly straight through multiple ashings. The ash was uniformly white and exceptionally solid -- I've never seen such a firm and compact ash; it was hard to detect any striations or layers. As you'd expect from such a well-packed cigar, it burned slowly, lasting well over 2hrs. The smoke is generous in volume and wonderfully fragrant.

Flavor: S-M-O-O-T-H from light to nub. It starts with sweet spice, molasses, and cedar, with just a breath of cognac from the barrels -- detectible but only barely, blending perfectly with the tobacco.

There's not a great deal of transition during the course of this smoke, but I don't mind at all because the flavors are delicious. They're dark, sweet, aromatic, medium at first, building toward medium full as the warm sweet spices take on some red pepperiness. Some anise and coffee flit through, too. By the last third I can taste some pepper on my lips, and the smoke is richer and fuller, with a longer finish.

I don't usually assign numerical ratings to cigars, but if I did, this is the cigar that I'd save the 5-star rating for. It's exceptional.

kelmac07 · 07-05-2009, 10:49 AM

Very nice review Eddie!!!

ucla695 · 07-05-2009, 10:55 AM

Great review! The rollers at Fuente definitely know how to do their thing. I'll have to dig an Anejo out of the humi soon.

07-05-2009, 04:38 PM

Very well done review. I become more of an Anejo whore the more I smoke. I need to try the 49. Have had the 77, 50 and 55 and loved them all.

Sauer Grapes · 07-05-2009, 09:09 PM

49 is a wonderful cigar. Too bad I rarely have 2+ hours to set aside and smoke it.

Azpostal · 07-06-2009, 03:05 AM

Thanks for the great review.

07-06-2009, 07:46 AM

Very nice. I honestly can't say that I've had a bad Anejo. They always seem to hit the spot.

tuxpuff · 07-06-2009, 08:05 AM

Great review...they are delicious!

07-07-2009, 08:48 AM

Phenomenal smoke, I am always in seach of these.

md4958 · 07-07-2009, 08:56 AM

Thanks for the review Ed!

cricky101 · 07-07-2009, 12:12 PM

Spendy, but worth it IMO. They're one of my favorites.

thebiglebowski · 07-07-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ucla695

Great review! The rollers at Fuente definitely know how to do their thing. I'll have to dig an Anejo out of the humi soon.

yeah, definately - this review's got me thinking of a 46 tonight...

trader1974 · 07-07-2009, 02:24 PM

Thanks for a great review!

Mr B · 07-07-2009, 06:13 PM

Very nice review Eddie. My mouth is watering.

07-08-2009, 10:34 AM

Very nice review of a great cigar.

8lug · 07-08-2009, 01:48 PM

Nice review thanks. This cigar is my personal favorite and its the one i smoked last night while camping. For all you Massholes its still raining up here in north conway too.

Skywalker · 07-08-2009, 06:15 PM

I love these!!!

Great review... I could almost taste it!!!

Doctorossi · 07-16-2009, 10:04 PM

I really need to find some of those!

Thanks for fueling my lust.

BlackIrish · 07-16-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Thanks for fueling my lust.

I'm always glad to fuel lust. I just wish I could do it somewhere other than here.

07-05-2009, 09:27 AM	#1
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 The cigar: Arturo Fuene Anejo No. 49 Nutritional information Vitola: 7.62 x 49 double corona Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro aged in cognac barrels Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic (said to contain a mix of Don Carlos, Hemingway, and Opus X filler leaf) Strength: Medium to full I got this cigar from 8lug as part of the MassHole Yankee Swap back around the holidays. I had the opportunity for a long leisurely smoke indoors this weekend, and this beauty got the nod. Prelight: Under the aromatic cedar sheath is a stunningly gorgeous cigar. The maduro wrapper is dark, moderately oily, and rich looking, with a sweet scent of cedar. It's heavy in the hand, and very solid to the touch. It clipped perfectly and revealed an outstanding draw. Burn/construction: Easily the best made cigar I've ever smoked. The burn was perfectly straight through multiple ashings. The ash was uniformly white and exceptionally solid -- I've never seen such a firm and compact ash; it was hard to detect any striations or layers. As you'd expect from such a well-packed cigar, it burned slowly, lasting well over 2hrs. The smoke is generous in volume and wonderfully fragrant. Flavor: S-M-O-O-T-H from light to nub. It starts with sweet spice, molasses, and cedar, with just a breath of cognac from the barrels -- detectible but only barely, blending perfectly with the tobacco. There's not a great deal of transition during the course of this smoke, but I don't mind at all because the flavors are delicious. They're dark, sweet, aromatic, medium at first, building toward medium full as the warm sweet spices take on some red pepperiness. Some anise and coffee flit through, too. By the last third I can taste some pepper on my lips, and the smoke is richer and fuller, with a longer finish. I don't usually assign numerical ratings to cigars, but if I did, this is the cigar that I'd save the 5-star rating for. It's exceptional. __________________

07-05-2009, 10:49 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 Very nice review Eddie!!!

07-05-2009, 10:55 AM	#3
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 Great review! The rollers at Fuente definitely know how to do their thing. I'll have to dig an Anejo out of the humi soon.

07-05-2009, 04:38 PM	#4
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 Very well done review. I become more of an Anejo whore the more I smoke. I need to try the 49. Have had the 77, 50 and 55 and loved them all.

07-05-2009, 09:09 PM	#5
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 49 is a wonderful cigar. Too bad I rarely have 2+ hours to set aside and smoke it.

07-06-2009, 03:05 AM	#6
Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 Thanks for the great review.

07-06-2009, 07:46 AM	#7
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 Very nice. I honestly can't say that I've had a bad Anejo. They always seem to hit the spot.

07-06-2009, 08:05 AM	#8
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 Great review...they are delicious!

07-07-2009, 08:48 AM	#9
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 Phenomenal smoke, I am always in seach of these.

07-07-2009, 08:56 AM	#10
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 Thanks for the review Ed! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

07-07-2009, 12:12 PM	#11
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 Spendy, but worth it IMO. They're one of my favorites. __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire

07-07-2009, 02:24 PM	#13
trader1974 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Austin Location: Kentucky Posts: 193 Trading: (4)	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 Thanks for a great review!

07-07-2009, 06:13 PM	#14
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 Very nice review Eddie. My mouth is watering.

07-08-2009, 10:34 AM	#15
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 Very nice review of a great cigar.

07-08-2009, 01:48 PM	#16
8lug Smoking with the Chief Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Masshole Posts: 799 Trading: (14)	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 Nice review thanks. This cigar is my personal favorite and its the one i smoked last night while camping. For all you Massholes its still raining up here in north conway too.

07-08-2009, 06:15 PM	#17
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 I love these!!! Great review... I could almost taste it!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

07-16-2009, 10:04 PM	#18
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 49 I really need to find some of those! Thanks for fueling my lust.