Finally had a decent Fuente....

bigdix · 10-25-2010, 04:00 AM

I had only had a couple...ever. So I wrote most of them off as I didn't really like them. Thanks to Andy (SterlingCigarMan) I finally had one I liked. Pretty sure it was a Hemingway Classic. Thanks Andy!! You've revived them!!

Can't wait to try the Opus Mark sent.

Did I mention:

dwoodward · 10-25-2010, 04:21 AM

Haven't had the Hemingway Classic, but I love the Hemingway Short Story's

Coach Deg · 10-25-2010, 05:02 AM

8-5-8 is my favorite Fuente!

Chingas · 10-25-2010, 05:13 AM

Dan. How about you list the ones you didn't like. Fuente has a pretty big line up Brother and a lot, in my opinion, are good. Maybe we can make some suggestions for you.

smokinpeace · 10-25-2010, 06:52 AM

You need to try an Anejo. One of my absolute favorites. Look around for them in about a month.

smelvis · 10-25-2010, 07:11 AM

I also have found few of the upper end Fuentes I did not like! Most Opus X, The Anjeo line especially the shark. The WOAM so many to name that I love!

Bunker · 10-25-2010, 07:23 AM

There are a lot of dogs in the lower end of the Fuente price range (unfortunately the range I am usually in) which has kept me from pulling the trigger on the high-end sticks (I have yet to smoke an Opus).

Everytime I decide to spend $10 or more on a cigar I end up with a Padron Anniversary or My Father as I know I will enjoy them.

I have not given up on AF though and put a few Anejo's in the humi last week.

MiamiE · 10-25-2010, 07:28 AM

The Anejo's are pretty good. Especially the 46. Some of the Opus X are really good.

smelvis · 10-25-2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bunker

(I have yet to smoke an Opus).

The hell you say.

PM me your address bro after all the work you done, were going to fix that

neoflex · 10-25-2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by smelvis

I also have found few of the upper end Fuentes I did not like! Most Opus X, The Anjeo line especially the shark. The WOAM so many to name that I love!

Dave I used to feel the same way about Opus until I started aging them. Give them 2-3 years and they are absolutely amazing. This is coming from a guy that used to say that Opus was just an over priced turd rocket and to be honest, when smoked fresh I still feel the same way. I had smoked a few with 3 years on them a while back and they were downright some of the best smokes I have ever had to date and ever since than I let them sit before firing them up.
For me there is not a whole lot in the Fuente line that blow me away although their Sungrown line is one of my favorites. Other than the Sungrowns I usually only smoke Anejo, Opus, Work of Art/Short Story, Hemingways(On occasion) and the Tampa Sweethearts bundles(Good Winter time smoke).

HollywoodQue · 10-25-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

Dave I used to feel the same way about Opus until I started aging them. Give them 2-3 years and they are absolutely amazing. This is coming from a guy that used to say that Opus was just an over priced turd rocket and to be honest, when smoked fresh I still feel the same way. I had smoked a few with 3 years on them a while back and they were downright some of the best smokes I have ever had to date and ever since than I let them sit before firing them up.
For me there is not a whole lot in the Fuente line that blow me away although their Sungrown line is one of my favorites. Other than the Sungrowns I usually only smoke Anejo, Opus, Work of Art/Short Story, Hemingways(On occasion) and the Tampa Sweethearts bundles(Good Winter time smoke).

Thanks for the suggestions

bigdix · 10-25-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Chingas

Dan. How about you list the ones you didn't like. Fuente has a pretty big line up Brother and a lot, in my opinion, are good. Maybe we can make some suggestions for you.

To be honest I'm probably smoking crap. The labels are all too decieving. Never had an Opus, never had an Anejo. For all I know I'm "Captain Curlyhead". I got ahold of an 858 because they seemed to be all the buzz. SUCKED! Maybe because it wasn't a sungrown...I dunno. The other few I'd had were given to me by an older buddy of mine that I work with...for all I know they'd been in his "humi" for the last decade. I have no idea what they were. Either way....this one was pretty tasty!

I generally slide towards the Nic side of the house, but my penchant for the VSG's should've clued me in.
Mark from Tower sent me an Opus recently and now I can't wait to smoke it.

10-25-2010, 08:28 AM

I've not had an Opus or any of the expensive stuff, but I've had a few 8-5-8's and I thought they were excellent

CigarNut · 10-25-2010, 08:46 AM

The Hemingway cigars are some very fine cigars -- some of my favorites! I prefer the Maduro over the Natural, but would not turn down a Nat...

If you got some time give the Masterpeice a try (it's 9 inches)

hscmit · 10-25-2010, 09:00 AM

I like a lot of the Fuente lineup. As for the budget friendly favorites the king b and cuban belicoso sungrown are standouts.

E.J. · 10-25-2010, 09:41 AM

Since the Don Carlos has not been mentioned, I would put that line out there as well. I always have some AF Don Carlos sticks available.

cricky101 · 10-25-2010, 10:03 AM

I always have at least one box of Short Stories in my humidor. They're one of my favorites

smokinpeace · 10-25-2010, 10:27 AM

I think you misunderstood Dave. He kinda used a double negative of sorts but he loves Opus and all things high end Fuente. Trust me. He has experience and loves aged Opus.

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Originally Posted by neoflex

Dave I used to feel the same way about Opus until I started aging them. Give them 2-3 years and they are absolutely amazing. This is coming from a guy that used to say that Opus was just an over priced turd rocket and to be honest, when smoked fresh I still feel the same way. I had smoked a few with 3 years on them a while back and they were downright some of the best smokes I have ever had to date and ever since than I let them sit before firing them up.
For me there is not a whole lot in the Fuente line that blow me away although their Sungrown line is one of my favorites. Other than the Sungrowns I usually only smoke Anejo, Opus, Work of Art/Short Story, Hemingways(On occasion) and the Tampa Sweethearts bundles(Good Winter time smoke).

x man · 10-25-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by smokinpeace

You need to try an Anejo. One of my absolute favorites. Look around for them in about a month.

I am a huge Fuente Fan, my local has every fuente, EVERY, all yr. round.
well not the sharks but every other Anejo.
BTW, all VSG`s are made by Fuente in the D.R

jmsremax · 10-25-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RPmark

8-5-8 is my favorite Fuente!

The 858 is a great smoke!

10-25-2010, 04:00 AM	#1
bigdix Cigarmurai Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Oki Posts: 669 Trading: (1)	Finally had a decent Fuente.... I had only had a couple...ever. So I wrote most of them off as I didn't really like them. Thanks to Andy (SterlingCigarMan) I finally had one I liked. Pretty sure it was a Hemingway Classic. Thanks Andy!! You've revived them!! Can't wait to try the Opus Mark sent. Did I mention: __________________ There's no secret handshake. There's an IQ prerequisite, but there's no secret handshake.

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dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Finally had a decent Fuente.... Haven't had the Hemingway Classic, but I love the Hemingway Short Story's

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Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Finally had a decent Fuente.... Dan. How about you list the ones you didn't like. Fuente has a pretty big line up Brother and a lot, in my opinion, are good. Maybe we can make some suggestions for you. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

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smokinpeace Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Brennan Location: Virginia Posts: 179 Trading: (6)	Re: Finally had a decent Fuente.... You need to try an Anejo. One of my absolute favorites. Look around for them in about a month.

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smelvis Not part of the Clique Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 512 Trading: (16)	Re: Finally had a decent Fuente.... I also have found few of the upper end Fuentes I did not like! Most Opus X, The Anjeo line especially the shark. The WOAM so many to name that I love!

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Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	Re: Finally had a decent Fuente.... There are a lot of dogs in the lower end of the Fuente price range (unfortunately the range I am usually in) which has kept me from pulling the trigger on the high-end sticks (I have yet to smoke an Opus). Everytime I decide to spend $10 or more on a cigar I end up with a Padron Anniversary or My Father as I know I will enjoy them. I have not given up on AF though and put a few Anejo's in the humi last week. __________________ "Good is good, even if no one is doing it - and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it."

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MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Finally had a decent Fuente.... The Anejo's are pretty good. Especially the 46. Some of the Opus X are really good.

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E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Finally had a decent Fuente.... Since the Don Carlos has not been mentioned, I would put that line out there as well. I always have some AF Don Carlos sticks available.

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cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: Finally had a decent Fuente.... I always have at least one box of Short Stories in my humidor. They're one of my favorites __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire