What is Your Opinion of Arturo Fuente Cigars

[BlackDog]

I'm curious as to what you all think of Arturo Fuente cigars. It seems few of us smoke them, aside perhaps from Anejo and Opus. Personally I love them, aside perhaps from the mildest of their line. If I could I'd smoke King B's and Hemingways all the time. Due to my budget, though, they are a special treat.

So what say you?
EDIT: I Must have messed up, there was supposed to be a poll too. :=:

[hammondc]

One of the most solid available. Pretty much everything they make is good. Never hand an AF that I did not like. Short Storys are one of my favorites.

[cmitch]

One of my favorites but my stock has been depleted due to my assimilation into the dark side.

[CigarNut]

I love the Hemingway's! :tu :tu

[CamoFlogged]

I love the Hemingway's! :tu :tu

Ditto on the Hemmingways :dr. Double Chateau's are a fine stick too. :tu

Just consistent sticks.

[DaBear]

I don't reach for them regularly, but they're always a solid smoke, regardless of the line. Though if you count Ashton products in, since they're produced by the Fuentes, I reach for them a good bit.

[kelmac07]

My favorite Arturo Fuentes have been:

Anejo #55s
Work of Art Maduros
Cuban Corona Maduros

[icehog3]

Almost always perfect construction, and some fine cigars, definitely one of the first NC makers I will look to when seeking a change of pace. Besides the Anejo, I'm a fan of the Hemingway line, the Don Carlos line, and have enjoyed many of the premiums I have smoked, like Opus, Casa Fuente, God of Fire and King Bs.

[shark]

I love the Hemingway's! :tu :tu


This. Especially the maduros, and the rare rosado sungrowns. But my favorite from their line is the 858 Maddie. Solid, consistent, pretty cheap.

[shark]

I don't reach for them regularly, but they're always a solid smoke, regardless of the line. Though if you count Ashton products in, since they're produced by the Fuentes, I reach for them a good bit.


Also Brickhouse, Cuesta Rey, Montesino, Bauza, probably a few others in partnership with JC Newman

[mahtofire14]

Used to love them when I first started because of the name. Still love a few of the lines, Chateau Fuente Maduros, Anejos, Opus, Hemmingway Maduros. As others have said, the construction is almost always perfect. Another one of those brands that have a gazillion lines and sometimes wish they'd stay with a few and perfect a few lines other than the top tier cigars they produce.

[equetefue]

Great and consistent cigars. Can't go wrong. Anejo being my favorite by far

[ColdCuts]

I am a fan of just about everything they do, especially the Hemingway line.

[Blueface]

Hemingways
Sharks (yummy)

[sikk50]

I like most of them. Opus and Sharks are my favorite.

[Porch Dweller]

This. Especially the maduros, and the rare rosado sungrowns. But my favorite from their line is the 858 Maddie. Solid, consistent, pretty cheap.

x2. Which reminds me , I'm out of 858s, need to stock up.

[xerais]

I really enjoy opus, anejo, and woams. I wish I had more and I'd happily smoke them regularly.

[Subvet642]

I absolutely love their Exqusito Maduros.

[longknocker]

Opus X, Anejo, Casa Fuente, & Don Carlos, In That Order, Are My Favorites.

[mosesbotbol]

Don Carlos is their best "traditional" AR cigar; pre Opus model. Hemingway series are fun, but I don't think they are cigars that fare well with a lot of aging. I can't comment how Opus age or don't, but the Cameroon wrapper cigars can enjoyed right away.

[JenksAnejo]

Anejo's and Casa Fuentes rock! Hemingway maduros are pretty dang good too.

[mk05]

Anejo 55 and 858 maduros are what I recall having enjoyed.

[BHalbrooks]

I absolutely love their Exqusito Maduros.

Darren stole the words from me. I like a lot of their different lines, however

[Ubiquitous]

Short Story Maduro is wonderful.

[TXRebel]

I always try to keep some Cuban Corona Maduros on hand, I also like the Magnum R Rosados and Tampa Sweetheart Maduros.

[BlackDog]

Tampa Sweethearts are a cigar I've never tried. I need to order some. I've only ever heard good things about them.

[Tredegar]

Never met a Fuente I did not like. Tampa Sweethearts may be owned by Fuente, but other than ownership, really have nothing to do with Fuente.

[Robulous78]

I absolutely love their Exqusito Maduros.

was wondering when someone would mention these...

I agree with and fully endorse this statement, They are the perfect short smoke with plenty of flavor to boot...

[Robulous78]

Darren stole the words from me. I like a lot of their different lines, however

Hell yea... B-Hals knows whats up also... :tu

[dave]

I've been in the anti-Fuente camp for 6-7 years. Anejo, Opus, Don Carlos all ok, but way overpriced for what they are. Anything with green in the band made me gag. Hemingways are overrated and bland - maduros and naturals. I never questioned the construction and consistency...just that no AF ever gave me flavors I cared for.

But, then, early this year I had an 858 Sun Grown. Fanfreakingtastic. I've gone through a few boxes of them and they are still great. I've added Cuban Beli SG to the mix, as well. So.....I no longer bash the entire line of AF.....but I'm pretty limited in what I like of the Fuentes.

[.cigardude.]

You can't go wrong with the Arturo Fuente lines, they're all pretty good smokes.

[T.G]

I've been in the anti-Fuente camp for 6-7 years. Anejo, Opus, Don Carlos all ok, but way overpriced for what they are. Anything with green in the band made me gag. Hemingways are overrated and bland - maduros and naturals. I never questioned the construction and consistency...just that no AF ever gave me flavors I cared for.

But, then, early this year I had an 858 Sun Grown. Fanfreakingtastic. I've gone through a few boxes of them and they are still great. I've added Cuban Beli SG to the mix, as well. So.....I no longer bash the entire line of AF.....but I'm pretty limited in what I like of the Fuentes.


It's like we're twins.


I was never a big fan of Fuente. I respect their cigars for the quality that they are, but the flavor, I hate that tinny flavor that they all have.

The only exception for me has always been the 858SG and 858R.

[gogotron]

Big fan of Fuentes! Regularly smoked Opus, Hemingway and Don Carlos over the years. I don't consider these collectible or age worthy cigars though and treat them as ready to smoke immediately, never had a box last longer than a year anyways.

[Sweet_Leaf_PDX]

Arturo Fuente cigars are what got me into cigar smoking in the first place. The Hemingway series was my favorite family of smokes for a long time. Then I started trying the Anejo, and 858 Maduros. These cigars are what turned me onto the dark side.

[jjirons69]

I like them all, especially the maduros. I smoked a lot of AF when I first got into a smoking rotation. I think Opus are overpriced and more hype than they should be. Hemingways are good. For the price of the upper AFs, I have a lot of other choices nowadays.

[PiddyPat]

One of the most solid available. Pretty much everything they make is good. Never hand an AF that I did not like. Short Storys are one of my favorites.

I tried one today for the first time and it was :sl

[Gabe215]

In this order...
Anejo 49's
Anejo 77
Untold Story
Don Carlos Robusto Extra (very available, very UNderrated)

[Big Maduro]

I have liked Fuente since I started. Especially the Opus and Sungrown.

[Habana Mike]

Was a big Fuente fan back when I really started understanding cigars, spent most of my hours on CF for a few years, hit a few of the CFC events around the turn of the century.

Started out with the Chateau line and moved on to Don Carlos from there. Remember my first Opus X like yesterday (XXX from Iwan Ries I smoked at the Chicago Hyatt Brass Bar in 1999 with a Chimay Blue).

Still enjoy these as a top 5 in the domestic arena. Anejos hitting the spot more than most others these days though I do enjoy the Hemingway line, ocassional Opus and the 858SG.

You really can't go wrong with a Fuente.

[stevef2005]

I love the Hemingway's! :tu :tu

I had one for the first time the other day. Going to have to pick up a couple more and possible a couple of the Maduro variety as well.

[Cincymike]

Like Dave said, the green band standard line are bland, hemingways overrated, but I do like some of their smokes. I don't run around seeking them as some do, as my local guy almost always have them available

Opus X....#4, #5, petite lancero (all small ring)
858 SG
Anejo #46

the petite lancero is a world-class cigar IMO