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tuxpuff 05-11-2009 07:39 PM

Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story
 
Size - 4 x 48
Shape - Perfecto
Wrapper - Cameroon
Filler - Dom. Rep.
Binder - Dom. Rep.

This is my very first short story...straight off of the truck. Good looking cigar in an interesting size. The roll was solid but whoever put the band on went crazy with the glue as it was spotted all over the cigar.

First third - Great draw. Very smooth with deep flavors right out of the gate. Tobacco, leather, and toasted nuts dominate. Tons of smoke. The wrapper is quite sweet on the lips. Great looking ash and a perfectly even burn.

Second third - Intensifying in flavor. Cocoa flavors coming out with a very intense mocha aftertaste. Very enjoyable flavors...deep and complex with just a hint of spice.

Last third - Spice is picking up but not becoming overpowering. Flavors still very intense and smooth. The ash finally fell of right at the very end of the smoke.

This is really a nice smoke. I know everyone raves about them and I can see why. Smooth and very flavorful. I can't wait to try another after letting them rest a bit. Recommended!

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St. Lou Stu 05-11-2009 07:42 PM

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Great stick and a nice review to boot!

Not a bad burn for being ROTT.:tu

Tripp 05-11-2009 07:48 PM

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I need to pick a few of these up, I haven't had one in years.

MedicCook 05-11-2009 07:59 PM

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Thanks for the review & pictures Luke. I have enjoyed each Short Story I have smoked.

G G 05-11-2009 08:02 PM

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Nice review, thanks.:tu

dubnick 05-11-2009 08:04 PM

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Thanks for the review. I think I'm going to have to try my first one tomorrow.

scooter 05-11-2009 08:46 PM

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Thanks for the review and pictures. They are a very good smoke.

Kwilkinson 05-11-2009 10:24 PM

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What's the usual smoke time on a short story? I've been looking for a nice, shorter smoke.


Thanks for the review!

white_s2k 05-11-2009 11:01 PM

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Thanks for the review, gonna have to pick up a fiver.

RichardW 05-11-2009 11:13 PM

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Nice review and great photos :tu

DougBushBC 05-12-2009 05:19 AM

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They take me about a 1/2 hour, and I love this smoke. Thanks for the review.

Hardcz 05-12-2009 05:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kwilkinson (Post 378768)
What's the usual smoke time on a short story? I've been looking for a nice, shorter smoke.

I usually can draw them out to 45-60 minutes. If in a rush and power smoking 25-30 min.

tuxpuff 05-12-2009 11:03 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kwilkinson (Post 378768)
What's the usual smoke time on a short story? I've been looking for a nice, shorter smoke.


Thanks for the review!

Right around 2 beers :tu

goalie204 05-12-2009 11:08 AM

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I tried one of these in california when i was in the states. I really enjoyed it, however i didn't bring any back because they were 10 bux a piece there :(

ucla695 05-12-2009 07:54 PM

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Great cigar! Thanks for the review! :tu

Quote:

Originally Posted by goalie204 (Post 379325)
I tried one of these in california when i was in the states. I really enjoyed it, however i didn't bring any back because they were 10 bux a piece there :(

Yeah, I know that feeling every time I walk into a B&M here. :bh

theonlybear4CORT 05-12-2009 08:03 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ucla695 (Post 380012)
Great cigar! Thanks for the review! :tu



Yeah, I know that feeling every time I walk into a B&M here. :bh

:tpd:

cricky101 05-12-2009 08:04 PM

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I always try to have these on hand. It seems that if I can't decide what I want to smoke, I pick up a SS, and haven't been disappointed yet.

WildBlueSooner 05-12-2009 08:11 PM

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I love the short story...good review and pics :tu

darkninja67 05-12-2009 09:39 PM

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Very nice review of one of my all time favorite cigars. I need to get a box of these soon.

Catfish 05-12-2009 10:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ggainey (Post 378531)
Nice review, thanks.:tu

:tpd:

skullnrose 05-12-2009 10:36 PM

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Great little smokes. Mine are always full of finger prints from the rollers as well.

Jimbo14 05-12-2009 11:11 PM

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Great review! I love the Arturo Fuente Hemmingway series and the Don Carlos series. However I havent had the pleasure of a short story yet. My B&M is out of them, but I will get one for sure next time.

Ken 08-12-2011 10:22 PM

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I just burnt a Short Story during lunch and I remembered what I liked aobut thiese little perfectos. A good refreshing short smoke. I think I'll have another while I drive to poker night. Fuente makes a good batch of cigars and I don't mind smoking them.

Ogre 08-14-2011 01:46 PM

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This is one of my regular smokes!!!!

goalie204 08-14-2011 02:52 PM

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one of the few ncs i like, even tho i don't own any ncs

w squared 08-15-2011 08:29 PM

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I've smoked two of these (both purchased from my local B+M at exorbitant prices) and I've thoroughly enjoyed both of them. Wonderful construction, even burn, and the unusual shape of the prefecto just plain works for me. I find them to be spot-on what I think a medium bodied cigar should be - they've got enough flavour to hold my interest, but not so much that you need to plan your eating and drinking day around them.

I've also got (most of) a box of Fuente "work of art" maduros...and I am absolutely loving them. They offer the wonderful balance of the "short story", but in a longer smoke, with a little bit more sweetness and depth.

CigarNut 08-15-2011 09:06 PM

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The Hemingway cigars are all very good, reliable smokes. :tu

heavyd 08-20-2011 10:46 PM

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I need to stop buying the mostly mediocre and expensive "special release" cigars and return to the tried and trusted beauties like these. Thanks for the reminder.

SteelCityBoy 10-03-2011 06:54 PM

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Just smoked a short story off fresh of the truck myself! This was my AF in at least 6 years and it was all I remember it to be and more! Now that my palate has evovled a bit more I can truly appreciate this delicious little stick! Makes me want to order a box of the big boys!

liltim 10-03-2011 07:56 PM

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The short story is a great smoke. I was lucky enough to find these on base for 5.50 a piece. The rest of their smokes are garbage so I was surprised to find the Hemingways.

Lonely Raven 10-03-2011 08:13 PM

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I have a friend bringing one of these over this Wednesday night. Going to sit on the deck with some drinks and he's going to show me some nice smokes.

thecatch83 11-26-2011 09:22 PM

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Love these, as I can get them on base in Japan for about $5.....smoke time for me is usually around 45 minutes if I chipmunk!

lenguamor 11-26-2011 10:40 PM

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One of the finest NCs made.

Boogie2dope 12-05-2011 10:17 AM

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I bought a 5-pack of these off of famous.com. I smoked the last one two nights ago and am sad to see them go. I guess it's time to re-up because these little guys are awesome!

OLS 12-05-2011 05:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lenguamor (Post 1485221)
One of the finest NCs made.

X2 on steroids.

D Man 12-05-2011 07:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Boogie2dope (Post 1492846)
I bought a 5-pack of these off of famous.com. I smoked the last one two nights ago and am sad to see them go. I guess it's time to re-up because these little guys are awesome!

Just come up to Cleveland this weekend I just picked up a box.

Taki 12-05-2011 07:40 PM

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Haven't had one yet but its getting seasoned in the ol' Humi :tu

thecatch83 12-06-2011 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Taki (Post 1493538)
Haven't had one yet but its getting seasoned in the ol' Humi :tu

Tis' the season http://www.emoticonsworld.org/data/m..._dancing_1.gif

Stinky 12-06-2011 10:19 PM

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I'm partial to Cameroon wrapped cigars. The Short Story is great when your time is limited.

BTW:
The ". . . sweetness of the tobacco . . . " you tasted on your lips is sugar. Yep, they add sugar to the glue on the Arturo Fuente Hemingway series. Really! Go taste one! :)

never_enough 12-06-2011 10:37 PM

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I'm considering making the short story my first box purchase.

irratebass 12-07-2011 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by never_enough (Post 1494495)
I'm considering making the short story my first box purchase.

+1

goomer 12-07-2011 06:51 AM

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My class 6 on post had a few of these. I picked the last few up after reading this thread. They even gave me the box since I bought the last ones.

irratebass 12-07-2011 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by goomer (Post 1494691)
My class 6 on post had a few of these. I picked the last few up after reading this thread. They even gave me the box since I bought the last ones.

Very cool!

Marlon K 12-07-2011 08:38 AM

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Very good for lunch.

Redlegsmoker 12-14-2011 05:18 PM

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I started smoking AF Hemingway Signatures price knocked me back to the Short Story and now I grab one 3 nights a week at least.
Great smoke and great review of a great cigar!

Dave

hdryder 12-14-2011 08:45 PM

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Very nice smoke. I enjoy the best seller just as much.

D Man 12-14-2011 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Marlon K (Post 1494794)
Very good for lunch.

Very true also the car ride home from work.

LigaPrivadaT84 12-15-2011 08:13 AM

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Last box I purchased in September, I smoked 1-2 per day until they were almost gone.
Can't keep my hands off them.
:tu


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