bradbrennan Posted July 26, 2015 Fuente Short Story : Throwback Review Couple years ago I enjoyed these quite often, however, not so much the last couple and it's probably been almost a year since I tried one. Going to give it a go with water Starts out with a little sweet spice, almost a hint of chocolate. Unfortunately a quick half inch in and now quite muted. About 40 minute smoke. Better than I remembered! Might be awhile before I try another, but not bad. Some interesting transitions, maybe hint of fresh corn husk. Perfect burn! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOOIE100 Posted July 26, 2015 Ahhh memories first cigar I ever tried☺️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtrade Posted July 26, 2015 Nice review! These were a favorite of mine. I have since replaced them with Cuaba Divinos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btp1979 Posted July 26, 2015 I think I still have a few somewhere, may need to light one up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planetary Posted July 26, 2015 Nice review. I've got a box of maduro Hemingways in the wineador which I won't touch for a year or three, I expect, based on some rather harsh early experiences. Common knowledge for all you vets, I'm sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frenchkiwi Posted July 26, 2015 Nice one... I've enjoyed a few boxes of these in the past ... from memory they were mighty enjoyable fresh especially the first inch but after a year they lost their sweetness and were just average. Love the vitola. I think I still have a few somewhere, may need to light one up. ps btp1979 i'm glad you list beekeeping as your hobby as the first thing i thought when i saw your pic was "Tobacco beetles crawling out of a humidor aaaaarrrgh!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLiquidGator Posted July 27, 2015 Good little smoke. Like the AF cameroons and the size. They age well. The cellophane sleeves are a might worrisome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khamy Posted July 27, 2015 Been meaning to visit them again and i have had one in my humidor for about 5 years now sitting neglected and alone. These were my favorites when i first visited Vegas and i remember them being great for when you didn't have the 1-2 hours to enjoy. Partagas shorts have since take their place as the solution of choice for the 45 minute flash herf. i Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxcjs0101 Posted July 27, 2015 Just got a box of these last week and im dry boxing a few to try. I feel its a little too wet because of the 70rh boveda pack. Btw, how does the maduro compare to the natural? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treberty Posted July 27, 2015 Love the Short Story for its consistancy. Always like to light one up. Nice review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradbrennan Posted July 27, 2015 Thanks, guys, I have several more Fuentes with a couple years on them now, may have to visit some of the others Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Optic101 Posted July 27, 2015 Nice review Brad. Liked them a few years back but was thrown of last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Posted July 28, 2015 Was one of my favourite non Cuban cigars. I haven't revisited for some time but am intrigued to see how I would assess it now. Will do so. Thanks for the great review Brad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geo17pip Posted July 28, 2015 Man I remember the first one I ever had was zoo good but couldn't never have another one to replicate that experience. I have a lonely one sitting in the humi as well that Ill burn soon. The last one I had was last year and it was still a good cigar, chocolate with even some veggie notes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxcjs0101 Posted July 28, 2015 I had one last night and i paired it with coke. Not bad for a 30min smoke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGM Posted July 28, 2015 Just got a box of these last week and im dry boxing a few to try. I feel its a little too wet because of the 70rh boveda pack. Btw, how does the maduro compare to the natural? Even better. I absolutely LOVE the maduros. Harder to find though. I have a box of Best Seller maduro I need to crack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxcjs0101 Posted July 28, 2015 Even better. I absolutely LOVE the maduros. Harder to find though. I have a box of Best Seller maduro I need to crack.Thanks. Dont think id be able to any anytime soon.urgh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
