I posted this review on 6/13/2007
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Tonight is the night to burn one of these Sharks. I got 2 of these in Holts Samplers last
Christmas. They've been suffering some slight mold problems as of late. It seems odd because
they're kept in a varnished box in a coolerdor at about 68% RH.
This is what I'm pairing with.
The cap clipped cleanly with my Palio Cutter. The head cracked slightly.
Light Time: 10:30 PM
Solid construction on this stick. The wrapper is firm throughout the length of the stick. It
almost feels like there are some soft spots under the rigid square frame of the cigar.
Pre-light draw is very easy. The wrapper is a little sweet, a little spicy, a little
musty/barnyard. The taste is very pleasing.
I spent a little extra time toasting the foot on this one because of the mold I spotted on it
earlier.
The initial pulls are a nice rich tobaccco, characteristic of other Fuentes I'd smoked in the
past. There's a nice touch of spice mixed with the slight sweetness on the velvet wrapper
that go well together.
This cigar produces a large volume of smoke very easily. I like that. The CS smokes like a
mild cigar off the bat. I'm not sure if that is misleading or not. It's very smooth.
Everything about is subtle. Subtle enough that I tihnk I'm missing a good big of the
character. It leaves me with a sense of calm. The Cameroon is a nice match with the filler
and binder in this Anejo. I hope AF produces more of these this year. I'm finding myself
enjoying more and more Cameroons of late. Sweet, creamy, earthy, all very subtle in the first
inch.
The ash is tight and mostly white, light gray.
I picked up some slight nutty/toasty flavors after the first inch. The CS really starts to
get lively after the first inch. I'm finding myself sipping on this cigar constantly.
Snorking doesn't provide any nuances that I might have missed. The ash is still holding
tight.
The cigar picks up all the characteristics of a Cameroon wrapper that I enjoy. Very light on
the spice, heavy on the sweet cream and slight nutty/toasty flavors. It's a little sweeter
than any other Cameroon I'd smoked in the past. Very similar the the LFD Cabinet Cameroon
series. Makes sense with the Dominican Filler on both. There's not alot that lingers on the
finish on this smoke. The body has picked up to a stouter medium. This one pairs will with
JW Blue.
I knocked the ash off at about an inch and half. Although this stick could have held it for
longer, I'm burning this one for pure enjoyment.
The CS picks up a different characteristic in the 2nd half. It's picked up some citrusy floral notes. The 2nd half of the shark sets it apart from the other Cameroons I'd smoked in the past. It's a nice end to a great stick. Thanks Carlos for blending this one.
Burn Time: 1 hour 30 minutes.