Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece?

rizzle · 02-08-2010, 02:26 PM

So I was at the B&M the other day picking up a few things and as I was just about to walk out of the humidor, something caught my eye. They had an open box of Hemingway Masterpiece maduros that they were selling singles from. I don't know why, but I just had to have one.

Now, I'm primarily a petite corona, corona, lancero, lonsdale, type of guy. I have no bloody idea when I'm ever going to have the time to smoke this thing, or why I would ever smoke something like this, it's like 9 x 52 or some such craziness. But for some reason I just had to have it.

Anybody ever smoke one? Is this just some novelty type cigar from Fuente? Will I die from boredom if/when I ever light it? Somebody help me out here please.

Neuromancer · 02-08-2010, 02:37 PM

Yep, nope, and nope, unless you are easily bored...

BigAsh · 02-08-2010, 02:49 PM

Ritchie....sit back....relax....and listen to the 8 tracks....

...really like this smoke....not a novelty, just limited release...

shilala · 02-08-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Neuromancer

Yep, nope, and nope, unless you are easily bored...

Good smoke. Mild and tasty.

gnukfu · 02-08-2010, 02:51 PM

Nope but I love Hemingways so I'd like to grab one someday. The closest I have smoked to that size is a Padron that was 8-9 inches long.

BlackIrish · 02-08-2010, 02:54 PM

Ritchie, Hemingways are great smokes. I've never had the Masterpiece (I have a maduro Hemingway tucked away for a lazy afternoon, but think it's the Classic -- need to double check), but I don't think you'll regret the impulse purchase.

TheStatsGuy · 02-08-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gnukfu

Nope but I love Hemingways so I'd like to grab one someday. The closest I have smoked to that size is a Padron that was 8-9 inches long.

I'll have to remember this next time I see you down at Azon. I have a few in my locker!

Powers · 02-08-2010, 04:21 PM

Never had a Hemingway and especially not such a behemoth as that. Interested in what ya think Richie!

U should do a review on it, or at least post some pics

troutbreath · 02-08-2010, 06:07 PM

I have seen boxes of these at JR's. Always tempted, but have never pulled the trigger.

Have never had a bad Hemingway -- wouldn't expect this behemoth to disappoint.

02-08-2010, 06:23 PM

it's a good smoke but as you said finding the time to dedicate to it is rough sometimes. most of the time the b&m's in the area get these they tend to stay on the shelves much longer than the other hemi maduros.

if pressed for time i recomend the work of art maduros. You can buy them from TS in ybor (when they have them) or cigar castle (off fowler in tampa). they tend to keep them there at both places regularly.

just wait for a herf to bring it there. i'm sure you could do a PPP and enjoy it without having to dedicate all the time by yourself.

02-08-2010, 08:10 PM

These are very good cigars esp. in the Maduro. Do yourself a favor and grab a 5 pak and enjoy. I love full bodied cigars and this isn't full bodied by any stretch,,,but they taste really good.

madwilliamflint · 02-08-2010, 09:24 PM

Definitely a +1 on the Hemmingways. Though with that particular stick I'd be inclined to smoke it during a good long **** shooting session.

CigarNut · 02-08-2010, 09:52 PM

I like the other Hemingways and just finished a Short Story. I have a WOAM tucked away that I will have soon. I have never had the Masterpiece -- 9 inches of cigar is a lot -- but I would definately like to try it someday.

02-09-2010, 12:28 AM

I smoke a lot of cigars in long format...in fact the double corona is probably my favorite format....however, long formats like this...need your time and patience. At the end of the smoke, you will be a very relaxed and happy person. As for the one in question, the Hemingway, I cannot say I am a huge fan...but its been quite a few years since I was impressed by a Fuente product....so my opinion on that particular cigar...may not mean a whole lot. On other sticks that size....the Tatuaje RC233 and the Davidoff Royal Salomone are worth every second of the time needed too fully enjoy...

Patrick B · 02-09-2010, 01:33 AM

I grabbed one of these when a local shop had them in over the holidays. Saving it for a nice summer afternoon where I can sit in the back yard and have some drinks and enjoy the sunshine...

02-09-2010, 01:46 AM

What I wanna know, is when are you gonna have time for a 9x52 with those twins running around??

JohnE1000 · 02-09-2010, 11:20 AM

I heard it is very good smoke. I have couple nabbing waiting for the right occasion. Will make good smoke while camping or lounging on the beach.

68TriShield · 02-09-2010, 11:59 AM

Yes. It's a good cigar,smoke it

rizzle · 02-09-2010, 02:50 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I've had a Hemingway maduro before and really enjoyed it so I'm hoping it will be a simiilar experience. If nothing else, I've got one to sit on for a while until the the right occasion presents itself.

Now, to go dig up a few 8 tracks.

Powers · 02-09-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Thanks for the replies guys. I've had a Hemingway maduro before and really enjoyed it so I'm hoping it will be a simiilar experience. If nothing else, I've got one to sit on for a while until the the right occasion presents itself.

Now, to go dig up a few 8 tracks.

Save it for EPIC III bro!

02-08-2010, 02:26 PM	#1
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? So I was at the B&M the other day picking up a few things and as I was just about to walk out of the humidor, something caught my eye. They had an open box of Hemingway Masterpiece maduros that they were selling singles from. I don't know why, but I just had to have one. Now, I'm primarily a petite corona, corona, lancero, lonsdale, type of guy. I have no bloody idea when I'm ever going to have the time to smoke this thing, or why I would ever smoke something like this, it's like 9 x 52 or some such craziness. But for some reason I just had to have it. Anybody ever smoke one? Is this just some novelty type cigar from Fuente? Will I die from boredom if/when I ever light it? Somebody help me out here please.

02-08-2010, 02:37 PM	#2
Neuromancer Will work for Boli GM's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: Lost in translation...near Newnan, GA Posts: 1,417 Trading: (23)	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? Yep, nope, and nope, unless you are easily bored... __________________ "...pipe smoking is properly an intellectual exercise." ~ Christopher Morley, 1916

02-08-2010, 02:49 PM	#3
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? Ritchie....sit back....relax....and listen to the 8 tracks.......really like this smoke....not a novelty, just limited release... __________________ Keith

02-08-2010, 02:51 PM	#5
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? Nope but I love Hemingways so I'd like to grab one someday. The closest I have smoked to that size is a Padron that was 8-9 inches long. __________________ Curious George

02-08-2010, 02:54 PM	#6
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? Ritchie, Hemingways are great smokes. I've never had the Masterpiece (I have a maduro Hemingway tucked away for a lazy afternoon, but think it's the Classic -- need to double check), but I don't think you'll regret the impulse purchase. __________________

02-08-2010, 04:21 PM	#8
Powers Swamp Ash member in exile Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 2,283 Trading: (17)	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? Never had a Hemingway and especially not such a behemoth as that. Interested in what ya think Richie! U should do a review on it, or at least post some pics __________________ "There is true glory and true honor: the glory of duty done, the honor of integrity and principle" - Robert E. Lee

02-08-2010, 06:07 PM	#9
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? I have seen boxes of these at JR's. Always tempted, but have never pulled the trigger. Have never had a bad Hemingway -- wouldn't expect this behemoth to disappoint.

02-08-2010, 06:23 PM	#10
barbourjay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? it's a good smoke but as you said finding the time to dedicate to it is rough sometimes. most of the time the b&m's in the area get these they tend to stay on the shelves much longer than the other hemi maduros. if pressed for time i recomend the work of art maduros. You can buy them from TS in ybor (when they have them) or cigar castle (off fowler in tampa). they tend to keep them there at both places regularly. just wait for a herf to bring it there. i'm sure you could do a PPP and enjoy it without having to dedicate all the time by yourself.

02-08-2010, 08:10 PM	#11
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? These are very good cigars esp. in the Maduro. Do yourself a favor and grab a 5 pak and enjoy. I love full bodied cigars and this isn't full bodied by any stretch,,,but they taste really good.

02-08-2010, 09:24 PM	#12
madwilliamflint Cigar n00b Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 390 Trading: (0)	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? Definitely a +1 on the Hemmingways. Though with that particular stick I'd be inclined to smoke it during a good long **** shooting session.

02-08-2010, 09:52 PM	#13
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? I like the other Hemingways and just finished a Short Story. I have a WOAM tucked away that I will have soon. I have never had the Masterpiece -- 9 inches of cigar is a lot -- but I would definately like to try it someday.

02-09-2010, 12:28 AM	#14
ScottishSmoker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? I smoke a lot of cigars in long format...in fact the double corona is probably my favorite format....however, long formats like this...need your time and patience. At the end of the smoke, you will be a very relaxed and happy person. As for the one in question, the Hemingway, I cannot say I am a huge fan...but its been quite a few years since I was impressed by a Fuente product....so my opinion on that particular cigar...may not mean a whole lot. On other sticks that size....the Tatuaje RC233 and the Davidoff Royal Salomone are worth every second of the time needed too fully enjoy...

02-09-2010, 01:33 AM	#15
Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? I grabbed one of these when a local shop had them in over the holidays. Saving it for a nice summer afternoon where I can sit in the back yard and have some drinks and enjoy the sunshine...

02-09-2010, 01:46 AM	#16
Namerifrats Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? What I wanna know, is when are you gonna have time for a 9x52 with those twins running around??

02-09-2010, 11:20 AM	#17
JohnE1000 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 393 Trading: (39)	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? I heard it is very good smoke. I have couple nabbing waiting for the right occasion. Will make good smoke while camping or lounging on the beach.

02-09-2010, 11:59 AM	#18
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? Yes. It's a good cigar,smoke it

02-09-2010, 02:50 PM	#19
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Anybody ever smoke a Hemingway Masterpiece? Thanks for the replies guys. I've had a Hemingway maduro before and really enjoyed it so I'm hoping it will be a simiilar experience. If nothing else, I've got one to sit on for a while until the the right occasion presents itself. Now, to go dig up a few 8 tracks.