Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story Review

Hemingway Short Story
Made by: Arturo Fuente
Country: Dominican Republic
Vitola: 4 by 48

Fuente cigars have a rich and vibrant history, they also have quite a reputation. This brand is extremely popular, both with people new to cigars and seasoned veterans. The short story is usually a go to cigar recommendation for both groups. There is something about this little figurado that balances satisfaction and flavor. Let’s see what this iconic cigar has to offer with a Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story Review.

Prelight

Small to medium sized veins, and barely visible seams. The cap is decent, the cigar overall is light. A good amount of tooth to the wrapper, hinting at a good mouth feel. Traditional Arturo Fuente band with nothing unique in that regard. White pepper with some herbal spice on the foot alongside some woodsy notes. Good cut with just a bit of loose tobacco, and a smooth easy draw. More herbal notes on the pre-light draw alongside mixed red and white pepper.

1/3

Easy to light, good smoke production and thickness both sitting at medium. The body is mild to medium and there is almost no strength. Dry leather on the front with a subtle jasmine on the center and white pepper coming in on the finish. That leather carries under the other notes throughout the profile. Very balanced, I want to say there is a woodsy aspect to that background note but it is not cedar or oak. Wonderful burn line, the cigar is delicious I am already wishing it was longer.

2/3

There has been a light red pepper coming up alongside the white pepper on the finish. The front has picked up more floral jasmine with that dry leather and woodsy undertone. The body has held constant at a mild to medium, and still almost no strength. The size of this cigar kills me because I feel like the story is just getting started and I am entering the last third. “Short Story” is a very fair name for this offering by Arturo Fuente.

3/3

The floral note has dropped in a strong transition move and the front is now a bolder mix of dry leather and wood, there are hints of the floral note on the center. The finish has dropped a lot of the pepper that it had. The white pepper is almost all gone and the dry leather and wood have replaced it. There is still a faint amount of red pepper that lets your tongue know it is there.

Smoke Time: 45 minutes

Conclusion: 90

This cigar could fit any occasion and deserves the recommendations it does get. My only wish is that it was longer. However, size is one of the attractive aspects of this cigar. A quick smoke like this rarely has this level of complexity. Great construction, great flavors, and yes this cigar does beat out some prestigious cigars and it deserves that identity.

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