God of Fire by Carlito 2007

jerseyjay · 10-19-2011, 10:30 AM

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This week we are photographing and reviewing a God of Fire by Carlito 2007, a product released through collaborative effort between Keith K. Park of Prometheus and Carlos Fuente Jr. God Of Fire cigars, produced in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A.Fuente y Cia, come in two different blends.

From God Of Fire website:
The second band signifies who blended the cigar and what year the cigar was made. Carlos Fuente, Sr. and his son, Carlito Fuente, have blended the God of Fire cigars. God of Fire by Don Carlos uses the Ecuadorian wrapper whereas God of Fire by Carlito, Cameroon. We are absolutely honored by the special blends created by the two legendarycigar makers.

The presentation of God of Fire by Carlito 2007 is near perfection. That goes for box design, packaging, band story and obviously the cigar itself. Although I prefer simplicity when it comes to artistic delivery, I can appreciate a band that is not too obtrusive, yet tells an interesting story. In this case, we have a Greek tale of Prometheus being punished by Zeus for stealing fire and giving it to mortals. Neat ! As mentioned above, God of Fire by Carlito 2007 was sporting a Cameroon oily wrapper, with a bit of tooth to it, that lacked any veins and had few visible seams. After clipping the cap, two samples had a perfect draw. Not too loose, not too tight. Just what the doctor prescribed. In flavor department, more accolades. I have experienced an array of flavors – sweetness, nuttiness, honey, leather, woodiness. There were moments that reminded me of your typical Cuban ‘grassiness.’ All was smooth and well balanced. Construction and burn on the God of Fire by Carlito 2007 were top notch, hands down. In fact, I’m tempted to say that this specific cigar took the trophy, for me personally, for the best ash I have ever experienced in my life. The proof is depicted below.

God of Fire by Carlito 2007 was definitely an enjoyable experience both from smoker’s as well as photographer’s perspective. One will probably ask “why don’t we see folks smoking God Of Fire on regular basis ?” Well, unfortunately there is a small obstacle, actually $20+ obstacle. We are living a cigar-smoker dream at this moment. Quality control is at its best, variety is peaking through the roof but unfortunately disposable cash is hard to find. Your average Joe, 9 times out of 10 will reach for the $10 cigar, which today should / could provide similar quality and experience, and will most likely wait for that “special moment” to enjoy God Of Fire by Carlito or Don Carlos.

10-19-2011, 10:33 AM

thanks for the review!

Remo · 10-19-2011, 10:37 AM

I have one of these in my humi. that was traded/bombed to me, have no idea when I will get to smoke it

irratebass · 10-19-2011, 10:48 AM

Nice review, thanks. would like to try one someday.

WittyUserName · 10-19-2011, 11:15 AM

Awesome review!!

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kelmac07 · 10-19-2011, 11:16 AM

This was the first "premium" stick I ever torched and I recall loving it.

WittyUserName · 10-19-2011, 11:16 AM

Awesome review!!

You have also been added to my google reader feed.

Pat1075 · 10-19-2011, 11:44 AM

Great pictures. Thank you.

Remo · 10-19-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

This was the first "premium" stick I ever torched and I recall loving it.

Good one to start with Mac

deadrise · 10-19-2011, 11:56 AM

very nice pictures and review I been wanting to try one of these for some time now

Angry_Pirate · 10-19-2011, 07:05 PM

Have lots of GOF's in the humi. One of the first premo's I ever smoked. I prefer the Don Carlos blend but both are great. The serie B maduros should be out next month I will be pre ordering plenty of these. They usually sell for around $15 on cigarbid but by the time shipping is added it would be.the same as buying from a B&M in case anyone is interested. Just my 2 cents.

jerseyjay · 10-26-2011, 07:47 AM

Thanks All !!!

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Originally Posted by WittyUserName

Awesome review!!

You have also been added to my google reader feed.

Thanks ! Enjoy the feed.

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Originally Posted by Angry_Pirate

The serie B maduros should be out next month I will be pre ordering plenty of these.

Nice. Need to look those out.

bdgile · 11-04-2011, 12:25 PM

Hmm... Sounds tasty. I have never had one... Scared of the price tag, i guess.

10-19-2011, 10:33 AM	#2
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: God of Fire by Carlito 2007 thanks for the review!

10-19-2011, 10:37 AM	#3
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: God of Fire by Carlito 2007 I have one of these in my humi. that was traded/bombed to me, have no idea when I will get to smoke it __________________

10-19-2011, 10:48 AM	#4
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: God of Fire by Carlito 2007 Nice review, thanks. would like to try one someday. __________________

10-19-2011, 11:15 AM	#5
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: God of Fire by Carlito 2007 Awesome review!! You have also been added to my google reader feed. __________________ Check out the TROOP support Forums It is THIS easy to Support the troops

10-19-2011, 11:16 AM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: God of Fire by Carlito 2007 This was the first "premium" stick I ever torched and I recall loving it. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-19-2011, 11:44 AM	#8
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: God of Fire by Carlito 2007 Great pictures. Thank you.

10-19-2011, 11:56 AM	#10
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: God of Fire by Carlito 2007 very nice pictures and review I been wanting to try one of these for some time now __________________

10-19-2011, 07:05 PM	#11
Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Re: God of Fire by Carlito 2007 Have lots of GOF's in the humi. One of the first premo's I ever smoked. I prefer the Don Carlos blend but both are great. The serie B maduros should be out next month I will be pre ordering plenty of these. They usually sell for around $15 on cigarbid but by the time shipping is added it would be.the same as buying from a B&M in case anyone is interested. Just my 2 cents.

11-04-2011, 12:25 PM	#13
bdgile Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Wisconsin Posts: 124 Trading: (1)	Re: God of Fire by Carlito 2007 Hmm... Sounds tasty. I have never had one... Scared of the price tag, i guess.