Sunday, January 27, 2013

Review # 999 - Arturo Fuente Exquisito Maduro


2.2 years old; Medium Body; $2.00
Rating out 3.8 of 5  
Dominican Maduro Wrapper; Dominican Binder y Filler 
Construction - Lumpy rough dark 
Pre-light aroma was hay 
Pre-light draw was sweet hay 
Drink - E & J V.S.O.P. Brandy.
1/3 - Good - Dark sweet Maduro with some pepper.  Good draw and nice burn. 
2/3 - Very Good - More pepper now.  The Brandy brings it out with a sharp contrast. Burn continues well, though a touch up required after ashing to even it out. 
3/3 - Very Good - Much the same.  Tried a few RH at end, nice and sweet. 
Easy band removal
Buy Again? Yes
Future Aging? 17 aged.
Smoke Time: 1 hr. 
Smoked on a cold but sunny afternoon.  1st stick in a week due to illness and then eye surgery, which went well. Avoided RH's to prevent any issues with the eye. This is still one of my favorite go to short sticks. 
Happy Smoking
Don Ricardo




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