Fuente Short Story Review

[Esoteric]

Cut/Punch- Punched

Drink: Diet Coke

Lighter- Ronson Jet Lite (Damn fine for the price)

First impression:

This is definitely an interesting looking cigar. It has a little weight to it for the size and the construction on this one is quite nice.

Pre draw light: After punching this little beauty, I took a few draws before lighting it. I have to say, it was a soft and somewhat sweet tobacco flavor that gave me a great feeling about the upcoming light.

This cigar started off quite nicely, although a bit tight on the draw. I definitely expected a tight draw at first due to the shape of the cigar and stayed with it until it opened up with a couple long draws.

The first nuances I noticed about this cigar included some woodsy and very light earthy tones. Copius amounts of smoke rolled off my tongue as I noticed some of the underlying sweetness I sensed during my pre-draw puffs. At this point the cigar has gone from some light earthy tones to some pronounced leather and cedar notes. This cigars seems to be on the medium side to me and the finish does not feel to be extremely long. This vitola isn't as complex as some others out there but it definitely sets itself apart from some other one trick ponies out there.

After enjoying this beautiful burning goodness for a little while, I decide to exhale through my nose to see what other subtle flavors I can find but I am met with a harsh surprise. This little warrior does not seem to like to exit through my nose. It was a bit too harsh for me to get a good read from, likely because I was thrown back a bit as I was not expecting that.

About half-way in, the flavor of this cigar seems to have rescinded back to it's original taste, which is not a bad thing. I am getting more of the subtle sweetness and some smooth earth again. This time the earthy tones are more pronounced but are not harsh at all. One thing I can say for this cigar is that the ash is both beautiful and almost perfect and it also does not wish to part away. The flavor stayed this way until I nubbed it.

All in all, I enjoyed this cigar and it was not quite complex but not quite simple either. This was consistently good the entire way and burned among the top cigars I have smoked. It is nice to be able to sit back, relax and enjoy a cigar, or in this case a Short Story, without having to bother with touch ups.

This was my first review ever so I hope it was acceptable.

Thanks for reading!!

[scottw]

nice review,sounds like you might go for more of these.

[Esoteric]

Originally Posted by scottw

nice review,sounds like you might go for more of these.

It was pretty good. One thing that I wasn't expecting was the nicotine kick. I don't smoke but 2 or 3 cigars a week so it could just be me but it did kind of kick my butt a bit haha.

[Pugsley]

Very nice review. I haven't had one of these in a few years but after reading this I may have to revisit them.

[teedles915]

Awsome Review thanks.

[smokin nightly]

This is a good review of one of my favorite small smokes...whenever i only have 30 minutes or so and wan t a premium i reach for these! thanks

[Juicestain]

Very nice review The AF short story is one of my top 5 sticks atm.

[texasbadbob]

Nice review. One good cigar.

[HU1844SMOKER]

I have yet to try one, I live in California and the tobacco taxes are murder. I may someday fork over 10 bucks for one but not anytime soon. I hear they are a great smoke.

[bxcarracer]

Originally Posted by HU1844SMOKER

I have yet to try one, I live in California and the tobacco taxes are murder. I may someday fork over 10 bucks for one but not anytime soon. I hear they are a great smoke.

wow! $10 bucks, I love living in the South $5 bucks here.

[zeavran1]

Great first review! I look forward to reading some future ones. This is a great stick. It's been awhile since I smoked one so I might have to look for some sales.

[Esoteric]

Originally Posted by zeavran1

Great first review! I look forward to reading some future ones. This is a great stick. It's been awhile since I smoked one so I might have to look for some sales.

Thank you very much kind sir!! I am shooting for maybe one Friday and another Saturday if I can. I still have a ton of cigars I haven't tried yet so the possibilities are endless!

Yeah, I paid $6.50 for that one. If Bxcarracer can find em' for $5, I say GROUP BUY hahaha

[Drkold]

thanks for the review. I prefer the best seller but the short stories are a great quick smoke wonderful flavor and I agree not too complex.

[tundra06]

Real good stick. One of my faves.

[Tarks]

Thanks for the review. You did a great job!

I smoked one the other day. Overall it didn't impress me. So far I have yet to smoke a Fuente that has impressed me.