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Arturo Fuente Don Carlos #2 Cigar Review
By Jesse | March 22, 2007
I’m finally getting around to exploring the Fuente line outside of my beloved Hemingway’s. I’ve heard good things about the Don Carlos and being a fan of the Cameroon wrapper I could not resist. The cigar was beautifully constructed, which one expects from a cigar coming from Fuente. I did have a bit of a problem with draw at first, but that may have been my fault by not cutting enough off in the first pass, after a second cut the cigar had a nice draw.The thing I love about Cameroon is how subtle it can be in revealing the flavors and spices. The Cameroon has a wonderfully sweet smell to the smoke that reminds me of toasted vanilla. I’ve also had couple comments from my wife about how she enjoyed the aroma of this cigar (trust me this is not something I normally hear). The cigar has a milder body so picking out the flavors can be tricky if you don’t sit back and really pay attention to this cigar. The flavors that really stuck out reminded of a cup of coffee with cream and sugar added, with maybe a touch of hazelnut.
This is one of the best milder cigars I’ve smoked and will earn a place in the humidor. It won’t be a regular smoke like the Casa Torano, mostly because of cost. Watch what you drink with this, you could easily overpower this cigar with a complex or strong flavored drink. Don’t be afraid of this cigar it is mild enough for novice smoker, but has enough complexity to interest a veteran. Rating 9.6 out of 10.
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February 2nd, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Hey Jesse you mentioned liking the Hemingway but no review yet. I would like to here what you think about it. I liked the DC as well, but have yet to try the Hemingway.
February 2nd, 2008 at 5:35 pm
I need to review it, just haven’t gotten around to it. :)