7/18/2014

Cigar: Arturo Fuente Exquisito Maduro
Size: Cigarillo, 4.6”x30
MSRP: $2.50
Strength: Mild-Medium
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin: Dominican Republic



Prelight: This is a nicely constructed cigar with an unfinished, shaggy foot and a belicoso type head. The wrapper looks delicious and it’s been a while since I’ve had an Arturo Fuente cigar, so I’m excited about this little treat.



1/2: The first half is woody and a little spicy, both in the pepper sense and baking spice sense. I am also picking up a hint of vanilla and it is delightful. The burn is straight and the ash is decent, but I’m not sure if it’s short-filler, so instead of wagering with a hole in my shirt or pants, I ash every ½” or so. Suddenly I notice that the mouth feel of the smoke is oily. The taste is a bit oily as well. Then I look and the little bugger is emitting tar from the head. I purge, wipe with a paper towel and start back up. It’s still predominantly woody in flavor.



2/2: The second half is…I couldn’t tell you. I had to chuck it. The tar just kept coming. It was disgusting. I was over the battle.

Overall: Before this, I said “I’ve never had an Arturo Fuente I didn’t like.” Well, now I have. I’ll give it one more try though, as I liked the flavors before it decided to do horrible things inside my mouth. I guess these things happen every now and then, so maybe I just got a dud. Someone please tell me there are good Exquisitos out there…