indyrob
BoM Feb '06 & Sept. '08
From what I've heard, the Candela was all the rage at the turn of the 1900's. It was called A.M.S. (American Market Selection) but then again...they did fall out of favor for a reason...
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Candela Wrappers
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I believe it was very popular in the 1960's too. I've read that the Cuban cigars that JFK had Pierre Salinger find before he signed the embargo were all candela wrappers which were supposedly his favorite.
Back in the 50's and 60's (yes, I'm old enough to have been there and remember it), candelas were the most popular wrapper in the U.S. to the point where they were also called American Market Selection or AMS. The only way to find out if you will like it is to try one. The wrapper has a distinctly sweet flavor, even before it is lit. To me, it also has a bit of a burning leaf smell (I know, what else would it smell like, since it is a burning leaf!). I like to smoke one, usually an A.F. 8-5-8, maybe a couple of times a year. FWIW.
smokinafuente
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Don't let the coler fool you, these can be nice if aged a little. Go with an Fuente 858!
caudio51
BoM Nov '05; Mar '06
Seamus gifted me one tonight at our local herf...as he pulls me into better cigars more and more.joshua said:Wheres a good place to get the 858s? If I can find a decent deal on a fiver I would try em. All I have ever seen are boxes online. Somebody hook me up
If I like this one I'd be curious to find them.
