AF....Bland and Harsh Review

[PUFFNMO]

I had a bad Cuban Bellicoso a few days ago. Lit it up in the car while driving, and knew right away it was a bad one. Had been stored in the humi at 65% for close to a year. The draw was impossible and the taste was making me sick. I ditched it after 1 inch, and didn't even feel bad. This happens, it's part of the hobby.
The next Fuente I had was great, as they usually are... Cheers, Larry.

[fireman43]

I've enjoyed the few SG Belicosos I've had. Had a tight draw on a couple of em, but otherwise they were very tasty.

[Coz77]

Originally Posted by montecristo#2

I don't think I would ever buy a box of these. Just not my bag baby! Of course, I should mention I don't like short stories either, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

Ya know i just had a WOAM the other day and felt the same way...Im gonna try a SG though.

[LORD PUFFER]

I wonder if they are as inconsistent as the King B's. As good as they taste, I have yet to have a perfect burn on the King B. Could it be the AF SG line. I only have had the chateau and the King B.

[carni]

The cuban beli's have been good to me. but recent fuentes have burned like crap.

[Glacierman]

I bought a box of AF Cuban Belis and every one was superb. But that was two years ago, and who knows what changes time has wrought???

[ScottishSmoker]

Huh, I really enjoyed the one Fuente Sungrown I had...I have however had many a burn issue with other Fuentes though. Give it another try, hopefull it won't be a repeat of the last...

[Architeuthis]

As with all hand-made products, there's variation between cigars. I try to purchase at least 4 of anything new that I want to try, and I won't make a final judgement until I smoke all 4 of them.

[drdice]

I've had very limited experience with AF cigars. But while in Vegas last week I bought a stick of most of their "higher-end" smokes and was greatly disappointed by almost all of them except the Opus X corona. I found almost the same taste as you...bland for the most part with some harshness /bitterness towards the end. I've got a few left that I brought back home and will let them sit in the humi untl the summer and see if that helps the taste. The construction and draw were all great on the ones I had....also a very nice firm white ash....but flavorwise....YUCK!