Sunday, February 3, 2013

Review # 1,001 - Arturo Fuente Anejo Reserva No. 46 2009


Smoke Date: 1-30-13
3.1 years old; Full Body; $12;
Rating 4 out of 5  
Connecticut Shade Maduro Wrapper; 
Dominican Binder & Filler 
Construction - Solid and Smooth 
Pre-light aroma was pipe tobacco 
Pre-light draw was honey hay 
Drink - Coffee with Scotch
1/3 - Very Good To Great- This puppy came out swinging with lots of pepper and dark chocolate; Tangy chocolate floral RH; Good draw &peppery paper aroma. Ragged burn requiring touch ups. 
2/3 -Very Good - Mellowed out but has some pepper still. Creamy sweet RH.  Burn still erratic. 
3/3 - Very Good - Return of the pepper at the end. All other flavors much the same.  
Tangy floral finish
Easy band removal
Buy Again? Yes
Future Aging? One this size trying to get to 4+ years.
Smoke Time 1 1/2 hrs.
Took advantage of this beautifully warm January evening to enjoy a second stick.
Happy Smoking
Don Ricardo

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