Short Story

[tedski]

Smoked one of these earlier tonight (courtesy of ksflyfisher). It's been awhile since my last one, but as I was enjoying it I was just thinking back to the first time I gave one of these little perfectos a try ... the summer of 1994.

While I'm sure there are some subtle differences between then and now, the overall experience was nearly the same. The ease of lighting ... perfect draw ... flavors of creamy leather, sweet wood and gentle touches of pepper and cinnamon ... the solid ash ... razor sharp burn ... it was like I just took a trip with HG Wells.

I find it quite amazing that the Fuente family (as well as many other cigar makers) can produce such a consistent product from year to year based on raw materials that are subjected to varying weather cycles.

Even the great winemakers in Europe that have been crafting their fine product for many hundreds of years are not able to be this consistent.

 

[dpricenator]

One of my favorite Fuentes. Like a PAM 64/26..it's always the same cigar.

 

[carl609]

The Short Story is great. I like the Best Seller too.

 

[jmatkins]

Well said, it is great to smoke a cigar over and over and it always stay the same.

 

[rick12string]

Thanks for the review. It sounds like a nice smoke. How long would you say it takes to smoke one?

 

[DeeDubya]

Thanks for the review. It sounds like a nice smoke. How long would you say it takes to smoke one?

20 - 30 minutes

Yes good review, the Short Story has always been a favorite of mine. AF Hemingway's well aged tobaccos really make a difference.

 

[Speedbump]

these sticks are very consistent i wish that other companies would be able to put out a cigar that would stand up to the years padron and davidoff are other great examples. you see so many companies changing the blend and calling it the same name instead of just re-naming the cigar. the first time that this happened to me was my first miami 8/11 a few years a go i loved this cigar and six moths later i bought a five or six to replace and they just did not taste the same. i have found this a few times since and have asked a few manufactures about this and they said same tobacco same field different growing conditions

 

[Robinsond]

Short story is one hell of a stick! It's one of my little indulgences due to the price and time it takes to smoke.

-Dave

 

[jwintosh]

love em!!

 

[derfatdutchman]

Shorty story is a great smoke.

 

[Humidor Minister]

That is a great lil smoke. If I could only smoke one brand of cigars the rest of my life, it would be Arturo Fuente for sure. :smokingco

 

[ScottyWed]

I tried my first last weekend. I didn't get much from it. It must have been the wine I was drinking at the time. I'll have to pick up another one and give em a second shot.

 

[Nuckz23]

Never heard of these I'll have to try and find some to try out. How much are they a stick?

 

[dpricenator]

About $130 from Tampa Sweethearts for a box of 25. Can be had cheaper, but I'm not sure of those vendors.

 

[Treinenwj]

Just ordered my first box of 'em a few days ago. Love those sticks!

 

[pcirelli]

I had one today for the first time on my way back from NJ. Cost me $7 and I enjoyed every second of it. Cheers!~
-Pete

 

[Jfire]

I had a box of these didn't last long. Most floral cigar to date I've ever smoked.This was my brother inlaws first cigar. Every couples of months I go up to the city to a Updown event w him. Hey I'm heading up now. "Don't forget to bring the Short Stories with!"
Justin

 

[gbpacker66]

One of my favorite Fuentes. Has been very consistent over the many years in production.

 

[ksflyfisher]

My local B&M does not carry Fuente so until I ventured online I had no experience with their products.
That stick was out of the first box of Fuentes I have purchased and also the first short story I have had. An excellent little smoke that is more subtle than what I am used to but carries nice little spice with a touch of sweetness that I find typical of quality Dominicans.

Tedski, I am glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the trip down memory lane.

Jamie

 

[Ed Monton]

Do these ever go on sale on-line?:noemotion