new smoker...first fuente.

[jkim05]

I just recently got into premium cigars (read less than two weeks) and I went into my local B&M this morning to take a look around the humi. I just wanted to check out prices and see what kind of stuff he had available, but I ended up asking for a recommendation. He asked me what size and what strength and I said something smaller than a churchill and medium strength. He pulled out a cigar that looked pretty nice, medium light in color and decent sized. Not being familiar with premium cigars, but knowledgeable of brand names, I recognized immediately that this was one the venerable Arturo Fuentes.
My life is forever changed. I can't get the flavour and experience of smoking my first fuente out of my head. I just bought $50 of cigars last night, but I think i'm gonna have to order some Fuentes soon.
The only thing is, I'm not really sure what kind it was. It was about $6 for the single and I would say a natural wrapper. Beyond that I don't know anything else, it had a regular shape, no pointy end or anything and was by far the most incredible thing I've ever smoked.
I look forward to more stories such as this one in my future.

[kirscovitch]

head over to the intro forum and tell us a little about yourself!

fuentes are a good cigar. any idea what you had??

[caudio51]

Welcome to the board.

Read the stickies and check out this thread http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php?t=4757

[Boppa-Wasch]

Welcome!

[geckoheart]

Welcome!!

[cvm4]

Glad to have you here.

[Wasch_24]

I just recently got into premium cigars (read less than two weeks) and I went into my local B&M this morning to take a look around the humi. I just wanted to check out prices and see what kind of stuff he had available, but I ended up asking for a recommendation. He asked me what size and what strength and I said something smaller than a churchill and medium strength. He pulled out a cigar that looked pretty nice, medium light in color and decent sized. Not being familiar with premium cigars, but knowledgeable of brand names, I recognized immediately that this was one the venerable Arturo Fuentes.
My life is forever changed. I can't get the flavour and experience of smoking my first fuente out of my head. I just bought $50 of cigars last night, but I think i'm gonna have to order some Fuentes soon.
The only thing is, I'm not really sure what kind it was. It was about $6 for the single and I would say a natural wrapper. Beyond that I don't know anything else, it had a regular shape, no pointy end or anything and was by far the most incredible thing I've ever smoked.
I look forward to more stories such as this one in my future.
:welcome:


Might have been an 858. was it a more squarish shaped rectangular box...instead of a flat one?

[jrohrer]

:welcome:

[smokinafuente]

Hello and Welcome!! (now save me some Kool-aid. lol)

[ATCDub]

Welcome !

:welcome:

[MichiganM]

Welcome to the deep, dark slide!

[David]

Perhaps you should go back and ask him what it was. :smile:

[carbolicsmoke]

welcome

[CWS]

Welcome to BOTL.

[gpugliese]

Welcome to the slippery slope. You are doomed.

:P

[Irritech]

Was the band green and red or black and red? This would narrow it down a bit.:scratchhe

[tubaman]

Welcome to BOTL!

I was going to suggest as David did that you go back and ask the B&M salesman what you bought.

[tobby4]

Welcome....

[rpb67]

Hello and welcome to Botl !

[AZsteelman]

AF makes a good smoke!

[ezrider]

Welcome Brother.........

[goin' fer smoke]

Just ahd the green label myself on Sat. thanks to Tedski... damn it was GOOOOOOODDDDDDDD!

Only $50 spent?

Your gonna wish that was all you could get away for after this... you best start practicing restraint however, it hasn't worked for any of us on here... if it does for you, let us know how!!!

[jmatkins]

I will restate, if it was that good them you should go back and ask what it was so you can go back and buy the same one again.

[jwintosh]

howdy! love them AF's!

jeff

[Terrasco]

:welcome: Nice to meet you! Welcome to cigars!

[vperlman]

If it was truly a Churchill sized stick, it was probably either a Churchill or, if it had a cedar sleeve inside the cello, a Double Chateau. Maduro Double Chateaus are one of my absolute favorite smokes.

Welcome to the group and the wonderful world of cigars! :clap:

[Electric Sheep]

:welcome:

You ain't kidding about being a newbie...two weeks!

Welcome tho, enjoy!

[Headbanger]

Glad you are here. Check out the stickies on tops of most sections for great information and the link below when you have time.

http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php?t=8810

[jkim05]

I'm pretty sure now, I went back to check, that it was a Fuente seleccion privada #1. That is if those are the ones with a green band and a green wrap on the bottom. I'll have to buy some more.

[jkim05]

I'm pretty sure now, I went back to check, that it was a Fuente seleccion privada #1. That is if those are the ones with a green band and a green wrap on the bottom. I'll have to buy some more.

just wanted to add that it was probably a natural shade grown, doesn't seem like the others have the green band on the bottom.