DON CARLOS EDICION DE ANIVERSARIO

[beyond the band]

Had a couple hours to kill this morning and decided to have a nice smoke from the 2012 Release of Fuente Destino al Siglo
set my Secret Santa so generously sent me.
http://www.fuenteagedselection.com/main/product/2012/destino4cigar.htm
 
 

photo.JPG by camp4lo.com, on Flickr
 

Impressions of this cigar


Very neatly rolled. Flawless wrap minimal veins


photo.JPG by camp4lo.com, on Flickr
Prelight draw hints of coco and worn leather
 
 


Toasted lit 08:43
 

photo.JPG by camp4lo.com, on Flickr



First few puffs yield lots of Smooth smooth smooth smoke

Slight retrohale and no burn whatsoever


photo.JPG by camp4lo.com, on Flickr
First ash 9:02
Probably would have stayed on longer very tight but I don’t
want to chance any of this in my lap


Very pleasant smoke so far still very smooth nice aroma
I don’t taste elderberries or anything just nice pleasant
tobacco taste.


photo.JPG by camp4lo.com, on Flickr
Removed first band 9:23
Still smoking very well. Smooth not much flavor change. Razor sharp burn. Great cigar so far


photo.JPG by camp4lo.com, on Flickr
2nd ash 9:34


Into the second third . Still nice draw pleasant flavor
profile. Little spice starting to come through. Like pepper on the palate. Very
Opus like


photo.JPG by camp4lo.com, on Flickr
Removed 2nd band 9:47 Taking this Beyond The
Band!


photo.JPG by camp4lo.com, on Flickr
3rd ash 10:09 didn’t hold up as well as the first
two though


 Same flavor nice
spice and smooth flavor


photo.JPG by camp4lo.com, on Flickr
4th ash 10:32 Still great flavor spice has
subsided a bit

photo.JPG by camp4lo.com, on Flickr

End 10:42
 
Just a hair under 2 hours of a most memorable cigar experience. I truly enjoyed this cigar. 
I think I'll hold on to the others for a while maybe about a year. 
I still don't know who my Secret Santa was and I want to thank you for this set. I will review the others as I get to them.
 
ETA fat finger fix
 

 

[tone-ny]

What an awesome Secret Santa gift! Nice review and nub!

 

[Tall Paul]

Nice review brother and DAMN Santa that is a great gift!

 

[Bayamos]

Santa likes you.........
 
Thanks for the review.

 

[Not A Nice Person]

Way to nub one! And way to go, to your Secret Santa!  :thumbs:
 
I've had only two of those, I think---one from a different sampler, and one from a birthday hit---and thought they were both just superb.  Possibly the best cigars I've ever had, in fact.
 
Love the photo review.  Great job.
 
~Boar

 

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• beyond the band, wkoti

 
OH shit Wonder what HE is going to say

 

[Jonesy]

Nice review Matt!

 

[CMontoya79]

Thanks for the review, nice pics. Well done sir.

 

[4cbln3]

Sounds tasty! That review makes me want to try the newest release of this cigar. I love the previous ones I've had. 

 

[souldog]

Told ya to smoke it, bitch! Great review Matt. I want one now.

 

[chiefmd]

Great santa. I have one in my humidor that my wife got me for my birthday last year. Looks like ill have to try it.

 

[Pugman1943]

Very nice review, great photos and nice walk through on the smoke. Now, guess I'm going to have to try and fine one damn you.