Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 4

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  1. M***

    Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No.4

    Arturo FuenteOrigin : Dominican Republic
    Format : Belicoso
    Size : 5 1/8 x 43
    Wrapper : Cameroon
    Filler : Dominican Republic
    Binder : Dominican Republic
    Hand-Made
    Price : $7 each

    The Fuente family makes some of the most popular cigars in the US. The Opus X and Hemingway lines seem to get the most notoriety in this part of the country, but right up there with them is the premium Don Carlos line of Cameroon wrapped cigars. The Don Carlos is a superbly constructed refined cigar that proudly bears the name of Don Carlos Fuente Sr. himself. The Don Carlos can be had in various vitolas, seven of which are the most common. The #2, #3, #4, Robusto, Double Robusto, Belicoso, and Presidente. I have seen pictures of a Lancero but have never seen one in person. I don’t know the story behind the Lancero but can only assume it was some kind of special run that may or may not have ever been publicly available. The Fuente’s seem to have a lot of special run, never released cigars floating around out there. You often hear stories of them much like you hear stories of Big Foot and Lochness sightings.

    But I digress. Today I am smoking the Don Carlos No. 4. It is a handsome looking Mini Belicoso in a toothy, brown Cameroon wrapper that shimmers with an oily sheen. The Mini Belicoso is unique. The cigar is the size of a Petite Corona but with the tapered bullet head of a belicoso. The wrapper tastes sweet on the lips and the draw seems to be about perfect with just the right amount of resistance. Right off the bat it delivers a nice strong abundance of Cameroon sweet spice. This is one of the smoothest and most refined Cameroons I’ve smoked (true of Don Carlos in general). I am a lover of Cameroon wrapped cigars so I really enjoyed this. The flavor was pretty consistent the whole way. This size is a little stronger and more robust than the larger vitolas in this line. There is a little pepper in the background and the finish is surprisingly light and pleasant. The construction is impeccable and the burn is perfect. Given the small, short format of this cigar, the lack of complexity really isn’t a problem. It is the perfect smoke if you are looking to get a lot of straight forward, classic Cameroon flavor.

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      My Review of the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Belicoso

      So if you know me, you know that I am not a huge Fuente fan. I find them to be over hyped on average and overvalued. Unfortunately this Don Carlos Belicoso is no exception.

      I love Cameroon wrappers, and very few manufacturers do as much with Cameroons as the Fuentes. The funny thing is the only Cameroon that I like from them is the redonkulously priced Casa Fuente.

      This stubby torpedo has a beautifully dark and satiny Cameroon wrapper that does in fact make you mouth water. But the happiness for me ends at the appearance.

      As soon as I clip the cigar I note that the draw was tight and after lighting, the burn was uneven.

      This nice looking cigar’s flavors were muddled from the get go. I first got notes of oak and pepper, but there was a little bit of greenness to the cigar that made it seem like it’s fermentation was rushed.

      The flavors to me never developed, this was not good for the money. The finish was harsh and I had to fight the burn and draw the entire cigar.

      In conclusion, this cigar will not change my anti-Fuente ways, it only further confirms my stance.

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Cigar Region Dominican Republic
Filler Dominican
Wrapper Cameroon
Binder Dominican Republic
Length 5 1/8
Ring Gauge 43
Vitola Belicoso
Construction Hand Made
Price Paid $7