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Name -- Arturo Fuente King B
Size – Belicoso 5 ¾" x 52
Wrapper -- Ecuadorian "cloud-grown" Rosado
So as it seems everyone is talking about these smokes, yet no one has reviewed one. I don’t know if that means that none of us smoked them (that can’t be true
), or just that no one has reviewed one. Well here is my experience with “The King”.
-Prelight-
I looked this stick over and found all of the packaging to be in order. The cedar wrap seemed to be doing its job while looking at it through the cello. After removing the stick from its plastic sheath I removed the cedar and found a disappointing sight. Upon the wrapper glistened speckled spots of cedar sap. I gently tried to remove some of it and found it to be to difficult to remove, so I just had to hope for the best.
Over all the construction was excellent. A smooth burnt sienna wrapper rolled seamlessly around this cigar. The belicoso tip was sturdy and straight, standing at attention waiting to be removed.
I gently cut off the King’s crown to my desired draw. After a simple test draw I found an easy and full airflow that was somewhat dry and hid a citrus spice.
--Light and Smoke—
I gave this cigar the royal treatment with a nice toasting and then the light. With the first few puffs I noticed a cinnamon and cedar spice. The cedar taste and aroma was somewhat expected due to the sap situation.
Giving this cigar an inch helped to bring out a nice smoke laced with flavors of walnut and a bakery fresh cookie taste. These tastes were still interlaced with a less pronounced cedar flavor. A woody and tangy flavor was also noted that I believe was produced by the tobacco and not the sap, as this flavor was quite enjoyable.
Moving down the stick I found a nice mallow cream that was mixed with the distinct flavor of young tobacco oil. This mixture reminded me of an over roasted coffee bean and was still quite tasty.
Taking the King down to a prince in stature I scarred out an excellent taste of heavy cappuccino. I found the cigar producing a combination of aromas and flavors that reminded heavily of the head off of a freshly poured Guinness.
Bringing this cigar to a close I received a slightly steely metallic taste blended in with a burnt toast hint. These flavors said to me that this King hadn’t been crowned for very long.
--Overall Impressions—
I must say that I was initially disappointed with the fact that this cigar was dotted with cedar sap. After lighting and smoking it I found that it wasn’t a large factor of the experience. Despite that opinion I would suggest anyone who has these sticks remove them from the cedar ASAP, as not to cause any future problems.
As for this stick, I think it is a little young. It did present some of the characteristics found in the Fuente Sungrowns, but with a little twist. Give these cigars some age and they will be a much nicer smoke.
-Smokem' if you gotem'-
Tony
Size – Belicoso 5 ¾" x 52
Wrapper -- Ecuadorian "cloud-grown" Rosado
So as it seems everyone is talking about these smokes, yet no one has reviewed one. I don’t know if that means that none of us smoked them (that can’t be true
), or just that no one has reviewed one. Well here is my experience with “The King”.-Prelight-
I looked this stick over and found all of the packaging to be in order. The cedar wrap seemed to be doing its job while looking at it through the cello. After removing the stick from its plastic sheath I removed the cedar and found a disappointing sight. Upon the wrapper glistened speckled spots of cedar sap. I gently tried to remove some of it and found it to be to difficult to remove, so I just had to hope for the best.
Over all the construction was excellent. A smooth burnt sienna wrapper rolled seamlessly around this cigar. The belicoso tip was sturdy and straight, standing at attention waiting to be removed.
I gently cut off the King’s crown to my desired draw. After a simple test draw I found an easy and full airflow that was somewhat dry and hid a citrus spice.
--Light and Smoke—
I gave this cigar the royal treatment with a nice toasting and then the light. With the first few puffs I noticed a cinnamon and cedar spice. The cedar taste and aroma was somewhat expected due to the sap situation.
Giving this cigar an inch helped to bring out a nice smoke laced with flavors of walnut and a bakery fresh cookie taste. These tastes were still interlaced with a less pronounced cedar flavor. A woody and tangy flavor was also noted that I believe was produced by the tobacco and not the sap, as this flavor was quite enjoyable.
Moving down the stick I found a nice mallow cream that was mixed with the distinct flavor of young tobacco oil. This mixture reminded me of an over roasted coffee bean and was still quite tasty.
Taking the King down to a prince in stature I scarred out an excellent taste of heavy cappuccino. I found the cigar producing a combination of aromas and flavors that reminded heavily of the head off of a freshly poured Guinness.
Bringing this cigar to a close I received a slightly steely metallic taste blended in with a burnt toast hint. These flavors said to me that this King hadn’t been crowned for very long.
--Overall Impressions—
I must say that I was initially disappointed with the fact that this cigar was dotted with cedar sap. After lighting and smoking it I found that it wasn’t a large factor of the experience. Despite that opinion I would suggest anyone who has these sticks remove them from the cedar ASAP, as not to cause any future problems.
As for this stick, I think it is a little young. It did present some of the characteristics found in the Fuente Sungrowns, but with a little twist. Give these cigars some age and they will be a much nicer smoke.
-Smokem' if you gotem'-
Tony
