Question about the AF Hemingway

[Boudie]

Just had my first Signature (6x46) this evening. I thought the first 1/2 of the cigar was smooth but on the mild side of medium and to me "un-inspired" But as the cigar got into the last third the flavors really developed and I thoroughly enjoyed the last couple of inches of the cigar.

My question is would trying one of the larger sizes either the 7x46, 7 5/8x54 or 9x52 extended the "sweet spot". If I give it another try should I go with the larger ring gauge or longer length before deciding if I like the brand enough to justify it's price point?

Thanks

 

[W.B.]

Skip the Untold Story and Masterpiece if price is a factor, the Classic is not much more in cost than the Signature.

 

[Boudie]

Thanks for your help there is quite a jump to the Untold Story and Masterpiece.

 

[KFBR392]

Grab some and let them age a bit. Even a few months might help. Normally excellent smokes through and through

 

[Boudie]

That may well be part of the problem. I bought from a normally reliable B&M and only stored it for 4 days thinking they where ready. If I had purchased on-line they would have rested for at least a month.

 

[JG358]

One of my favorite smokes. Usually pretty consistent from start to end in my experience.

 

[Boudie]

Looking over my tasting notes I observed a bit of metallic taste in the beginning. Wouldn't expect that in such a highly rated cigar so it has to be that the cigar wasn't properly aged at the B&M.

 

[Old Smokey]

B&M's normally do not age cigars, they sell them. Aging happens over years, not days or weeks.

 

[sofc]

That may well be part of the problem. I bought from a normally reliable B&M and only stored it for 4 days thinking they where ready. If I had purchased on-line they would have rested for at least a month.

I do this the other way around. B&M cigars sit longer and I have no problems smoking shipped ones as they arrive.

 

[Boudie]

Must be hard to own a B&M. How do you stay in business selling improperly humidified or rested cigars 40% more expensive then on-line?
The recommendations of forum members is probably more valuable and relevant.

 

[Nacho Daddy]

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[Nacho Daddy]

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[ZippoGeek]

Two words brother: Short Story!

 

[jwintosh]

wait till you try the maduros!

 

[Boudie]

I tend to prefer Maduro's. Is the Hemingway Maduro a good smoke? I see they are bit more expensive, may be the reason.

 

[jwintosh]

fantastic! a little harder to find, but they age really well!

 

[ZippoGeek]

Is the Hemingway Maduro a good smoke?

Camaro or Mustang? Purely subjective brother. Try one! For me, the best Fuente, hands-down, is the Anejo. It's mind-blowing good the first time you burn one. Just remember to bring your wallet...

 

[Shooting4life]

I like both the natural and maduro, but the maduro is better. I like just about anything AF does.

 

[Old Smokey]

Fuente tobacco just tastes right to me. I would guess 70% of my cigars are Fuente.

 

[sofc]

Must be hard to own a B&M. How do you stay in business selling improperly cured cigars 40% more expensive then on-line?
The recommendations of forum members is probably more valuable and relevant.

Improperly cured?