AF Reserva Short Story

nutcracker · 08-20-2014, 08:22 AM

For some reason these are sometime hard to come by, but I've sampled at least 4 different boxes, and I must say they are wonderfully consistent.

The Arturo Fuente Reserva Short Story maduro is a small perfecto - about 40 mins of smoking. It is perfectly made, there are no blemishes and a dark, toothy wrapper.

The draw is excellent, and can be modified by cutting the opening progressively bigger with ease. As the smoke progresses, you have to "no more than kiss it" to get plumes of deep blue smoke. They rarely need a touch up to burn dead straight and true. It is by no means "sloppy" - sometimes an easy draw is just tons of air - this is tons of smoke.

There is no astringency, no off notes and the stick is (to my mind) of moderate strength. (The bigger vitola - "Signature" will give a bit of a nicotine kick). The flavours are sweet maple-toffee and coffee, even mocha. There is a certain rainy day earthiness to this that will put you in a trance. There is hardly any pepper or spice, making for a pleasurable, luxurious smoke.

These are super little cigars, and you need a good handful in your humidor.

CdnStogie · 08-20-2014, 09:17 AM

never tried the maduro version but I am going to take a look into these.

Picked up a few of the hemmingway short story and they are terrific as well.

mk05 · 08-20-2014, 09:34 AM

You should try some '98 Cuaba Divinos. Tastes like nectarine jam.

CigarNut · 08-20-2014, 09:38 AM

All the Hemingway cigars are great but the Short Story's are the best! The Maduro's are a real treat -- one of my favorites!

Thanks for the review!

STEVE S · 08-20-2014, 03:34 PM

Thanks for the review.

08-20-2014, 04:36 PM

Being a Fuente and Maduro fanatic these cigars sure fill a void for small tasty cigars. Depending on sources they are pretty easy to find but it's all about the pricing. Thx for your feedback on a really good cigar.

hammondc · 08-20-2014, 05:33 PM

I ALWAYS have these on hand and have never been without them since I started smoking cigars back in 2002 or so.

equetefue · 08-20-2014, 06:11 PM

Neil, I share you sentiment on this cigar. They sure don't disappoint.

BigAsh · 08-21-2014, 01:47 PM

An oldie, but a goodie!....smoked alot of these over the years....always a treat...

Xolotal Mungin · 08-21-2014, 02:16 PM

Love these.

Ogre · 08-21-2014, 07:55 PM

Always a treat when I hit Tampa Sweethearts.

hammondc · 08-21-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

Always a treat when I hit Tampa Sweethearts.

Yep!! I tried to pickup some of the SS Maduro when I was there late last year, but they had not come in yet. AFjr himself had a short story burning.

08-20-2014, 08:22 AM	#1
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	AF Reserva Short Story For some reason these are sometime hard to come by, but I've sampled at least 4 different boxes, and I must say they are wonderfully consistent. The Arturo Fuente Reserva Short Story maduro is a small perfecto - about 40 mins of smoking. It is perfectly made, there are no blemishes and a dark, toothy wrapper. The draw is excellent, and can be modified by cutting the opening progressively bigger with ease. As the smoke progresses, you have to "no more than kiss it" to get plumes of deep blue smoke. They rarely need a touch up to burn dead straight and true. It is by no means "sloppy" - sometimes an easy draw is just tons of air - this is tons of smoke. There is no astringency, no off notes and the stick is (to my mind) of moderate strength. (The bigger vitola - "Signature" will give a bit of a nicotine kick). The flavours are sweet maple-toffee and coffee, even mocha. There is a certain rainy day earthiness to this that will put you in a trance. There is hardly any pepper or spice, making for a pleasurable, luxurious smoke. These are super little cigars, and you need a good handful in your humidor. __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

08-20-2014, 09:17 AM	#2
CdnStogie Fooore! Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Jeff Location: Ontario Posts: 153 Trading: (2)	Re: AF Reserva Short Story never tried the maduro version but I am going to take a look into these. Picked up a few of the hemmingway short story and they are terrific as well.

08-20-2014, 09:34 AM	#3
mk05 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,331 Trading: (2)	Re: AF Reserva Short Story You should try some '98 Cuaba Divinos. Tastes like nectarine jam.

08-20-2014, 09:38 AM	#4
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: AF Reserva Short Story All the Hemingway cigars are great but the Short Story's are the best! The Maduro's are a real treat -- one of my favorites! Thanks for the review! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

08-20-2014, 03:34 PM	#5
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: AF Reserva Short Story Thanks for the review. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

08-20-2014, 04:36 PM	#6
CigarEnvy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: AF Reserva Short Story Being a Fuente and Maduro fanatic these cigars sure fill a void for small tasty cigars. Depending on sources they are pretty easy to find but it's all about the pricing. Thx for your feedback on a really good cigar.

08-20-2014, 05:33 PM	#7
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: AF Reserva Short Story I ALWAYS have these on hand and have never been without them since I started smoking cigars back in 2002 or so.

08-20-2014, 06:11 PM	#8
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: AF Reserva Short Story Neil, I share you sentiment on this cigar. They sure don't disappoint. __________________

08-21-2014, 01:47 PM	#9
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: AF Reserva Short Story An oldie, but a goodie!....smoked alot of these over the years....always a treat... __________________ Keith

08-21-2014, 02:16 PM	#10
Xolotal Mungin bon vivant Join Date: Dec 2013 First Name: Xolotal Location: Bay Area Posts: 99 Trading: (0)	Re: AF Reserva Short Story Love these. __________________ ~smoke is medicine and magic~

08-21-2014, 07:55 PM	#11
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: AF Reserva Short Story Always a treat when I hit Tampa Sweethearts. __________________