Pugman1943
Well-Known Member
This is not a source visit thread. I went here on a vacation visit, met some interesting people, met fellow brother JackImpact and wanted to share the moment with you. Hopefully I am staying within forum guidelines.
To set the stage, the Fuente building is undergoing renovation, so the main front entrance was closed. The side entrance was available. This is where it all starts.
Coming into the back area is a smaller room with what Arturo called the expensive cabinet. Here are to photos to show top and bottom.
Then Arturo came out.
I just had to have a picture with this great man.
We went into the rear of the main office area and here is the cabinet with very choice smokes.
After offering me some water, Arturo invited me into his office to chat, while I asked about how quality of the tobacco is determined etc. Learned about primeings, fermentation and more things than I could understand. His father was not feeling well so I was not about to meet and say hello to Arturo Sr.
Jack and I had arranged to meet, and meet we did. Josh, Arturo's cousin gave us a tour of the building (including the humi where no pictures could be taken) and here we are in an old storage room with old cigar molds (note the curved ceiling).
While seeing more of the lower basement, we came upon the old sign.
This is Josh (Arturo's cousin who gave us the tour and of course, the Impact man himself).
Jack and I spent at least two hours there, had a R52 Rosado (courtesy of Arturo) and had all the time in the world to chat with Josh and Arturo. Of Course we made an investment in some cigars to bring home. And yes, an outstanding time was had by all. It was a pleasure to me and spend time with Jack, a great guy.
To set the stage, the Fuente building is undergoing renovation, so the main front entrance was closed. The side entrance was available. This is where it all starts.
Coming into the back area is a smaller room with what Arturo called the expensive cabinet. Here are to photos to show top and bottom.
Then Arturo came out.
I just had to have a picture with this great man.
We went into the rear of the main office area and here is the cabinet with very choice smokes.
After offering me some water, Arturo invited me into his office to chat, while I asked about how quality of the tobacco is determined etc. Learned about primeings, fermentation and more things than I could understand. His father was not feeling well so I was not about to meet and say hello to Arturo Sr.
Jack and I had arranged to meet, and meet we did. Josh, Arturo's cousin gave us a tour of the building (including the humi where no pictures could be taken) and here we are in an old storage room with old cigar molds (note the curved ceiling).
While seeing more of the lower basement, we came upon the old sign.
This is Josh (Arturo's cousin who gave us the tour and of course, the Impact man himself).
Jack and I spent at least two hours there, had a R52 Rosado (courtesy of Arturo) and had all the time in the world to chat with Josh and Arturo. Of Course we made an investment in some cigars to bring home. And yes, an outstanding time was had by all. It was a pleasure to me and spend time with Jack, a great guy.
hehe
Smoke a Don Arturo Gran Aniversario and pay homage 
