Arturo Fuente - Anejo - Cameroon Shark

10-15-2008, 09:14 AM

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.

Mustang1 · 10-18-2008, 11:30 PM

Sand Sharks and Johnnie Blue, we gotta hang out.

I have smoked plenty of the maduro Sharks but never had a cammy.

I'll have to seek some out, and some Johnnie Blue.

10-18-2008, 11:51 PM

I really wish these were readily available. I have exactly one of these left. I don't know if these were ever offered again outside of the Holt's 2006 Sampler.

icehog3 · 10-19-2008, 12:29 AM

I still am sitting (not literally) on the one I got in the Holt's sampler...Might have to bust that bad-boy out after reading your review, Ji.

10-19-2008, 10:14 AM

Yeah Tom, you gotta watch out when you say sittin on. Some people think I'm literally sitting on a Culeba right now.

If you enjoy Cameroon wrapped cigars Tom, I think you're in for quite a treat. I remember at the first the Cameroon wrap with the Anejo fillers didn't quite make sense to me flavor wise, because I was thinking of each individually. When I let that go, the cigar was great.

Let us know what you think of it if you do end up smoking it!

AriesOpusX · 10-19-2008, 03:09 PM

Makes my mouth water for another one its been a while. They seem to have a problem with mold, at least mine did too.

FriskyDingo · 10-19-2008, 09:25 PM

Great review!

That burlwood Palio of yours has some real character to it now! What happened to it? Lawnmower or dog?

10-19-2008, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

Great review!

That burlwood Palio of yours has some real character to it now! What happened to it? Lawnmower or dog?

LOL.. DOG. This review was actually the test of the cutter after it got chewed up.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...1&postcount=24

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...4&postcount=25

FriskyDingo · 10-20-2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKim

LOL.. DOG. This review was actually the test of the cutter after it got chewed up.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...1&postcount=24

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...4&postcount=25

LOL... That is definitely a testament to their quality! Glad to know it will still be around after a nuclear fallout!

rack04 · 10-20-2008, 10:36 AM

Very nice review Ji. I definitely regret selling the only two of these I had.

zmancbr · 10-20-2008, 10:39 AM

Nice review. I was wondering what these would taste like. Now if I can just work up the nerve to smoke the one I have lol...

php007 · 10-20-2008, 12:56 PM

Nice review. If I am not mistaken these are also in theh Opus 22 boxes as well.

10-20-2008, 12:58 PM

Paul I was aware of an Opus Shark with a Rosado wrapper. One was released with a Cameroon Wrapper as well? That is one Opus I wouldn't mind getting my hands on.

rack04 · 10-20-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmancbr

Nice review. I was wondering what these would taste like. Now if I can just work up the nerve to smoke the one I have lol...

Ha Ha.

10-20-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmancbr

Nice review. I was wondering what these would taste like. Now if I can just work up the nerve to smoke the one I have lol...

Embrace your fears! Light it up.. what's the worst that could happen?

Scottw · 10-20-2008, 01:08 PM

Gee, a shark and some JW Blue, what an evening!!

php007 · 10-20-2008, 01:23 PM

Ji,

Guess I was mistaken, you are right that is a Rosado Opus x I have in the 22 box.

zmancbr · 10-20-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKim

Embrace your fears! Light it up.. what's the worst that could happen?

I could love it so much that I will wish I had more...

I will eventually smoke it lol... but if I had two It would be easier to know that I had another one left...

zmancbr · 10-20-2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKim

Paul I was aware of an Opus Shark with a Rosado wrapper. One was released with a Cameroon Wrapper as well? That is one Opus I wouldn't mind getting my hands on.

They came in the Opus 22 sets and last year in a special Holt's sampler... I missed the sampler and got my hands on one of them in a sale thread awhile back. They look damn sexy!

10-20-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmancbr

They came in the Opus 22 sets and last year in a special Holt's sampler... I missed the sampler and got my hands on one of them in a sale thread awhile back. They look damn sexy!

Rosado Shark or Cameroon Shark?

10-15-2008, 09:14 AM	#1
JKim Guest Posts: n/a	Arturo Fuente - Anejo - Cameroon Shark I posted this review on 6/13/2007 ------------------------- 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.

10-18-2008, 11:30 PM	#2
Mustang1 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 21 Trading: (0)	Re: Arturo Fuente - Anejo - Cameroon Shark Sand Sharks and Johnnie Blue, we gotta hang out. I have smoked plenty of the maduro Sharks but never had a cammy. I'll have to seek some out, and some Johnnie Blue.

10-18-2008, 11:51 PM	#3
JKim Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arturo Fuente - Anejo - Cameroon Shark I really wish these were readily available. I have exactly one of these left. I don't know if these were ever offered again outside of the Holt's 2006 Sampler.

10-19-2008, 12:29 AM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,536 Trading: (61)	Re: Arturo Fuente - Anejo - Cameroon Shark I still am sitting (not literally) on the one I got in the Holt's sampler...Might have to bust that bad-boy out after reading your review, Ji. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-19-2008, 10:14 AM	#5
JKim Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arturo Fuente - Anejo - Cameroon Shark Yeah Tom, you gotta watch out when you say sittin on. Some people think I'm literally sitting on a Culeba right now. If you enjoy Cameroon wrapped cigars Tom, I think you're in for quite a treat. I remember at the first the Cameroon wrap with the Anejo fillers didn't quite make sense to me flavor wise, because I was thinking of each individually. When I let that go, the cigar was great. Let us know what you think of it if you do end up smoking it!

10-19-2008, 03:09 PM	#6
AriesOpusX Goodfella Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 215 Trading: (0)	Re: Arturo Fuente - Anejo - Cameroon Shark Makes my mouth water for another one its been a while. They seem to have a problem with mold, at least mine did too.

10-19-2008, 09:25 PM	#7
FriskyDingo hoosierherfers.com Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Evan Location: Jeffersonville, IN Posts: 318 Trading: (16)	Re: Arturo Fuente - Anejo - Cameroon Shark Great review! That burlwood Palio of yours has some real character to it now! What happened to it? Lawnmower or dog? __________________ -= http://www.hoosierherfers.com =-

10-20-2008, 10:36 AM	#10
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: Arturo Fuente - Anejo - Cameroon Shark Very nice review Ji. I definitely regret selling the only two of these I had. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

10-20-2008, 10:39 AM	#11
zmancbr CERTIFIED THREAD KILLER!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zach Location: Color Red Posts: 1,692 Trading: (41)	Re: Arturo Fuente - Anejo - Cameroon Shark Nice review. I was wondering what these would taste like. Now if I can just work up the nerve to smoke the one I have lol...

10-20-2008, 12:56 PM	#12
php007 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Placentia, CA Orange County Posts: 360 Trading: (35)	Re: Arturo Fuente - Anejo - Cameroon Shark Nice review. If I am not mistaken these are also in theh Opus 22 boxes as well. __________________ Paul Patel http://s166.photobucket.com/home/php007/allalbums

10-20-2008, 12:58 PM	#13
JKim Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arturo Fuente - Anejo - Cameroon Shark Paul I was aware of an Opus Shark with a Rosado wrapper. One was released with a Cameroon Wrapper as well? That is one Opus I wouldn't mind getting my hands on.

10-20-2008, 01:08 PM	#16
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	Re: Arturo Fuente - Anejo - Cameroon Shark Gee, a shark and some JW Blue, what an evening!! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

10-20-2008, 01:23 PM	#17
php007 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Placentia, CA Orange County Posts: 360 Trading: (35)	Re: Arturo Fuente - Anejo - Cameroon Shark Ji, Guess I was mistaken, you are right that is a Rosado Opus x I have in the 22 box. __________________ Paul Patel http://s166.photobucket.com/home/php007/allalbums