Size: 5 3/8″ x 52 
Vitola: Torpedo
Wrapper: Cameroon
Origin: Dominican Republic
Age: 4 months
So if you know me, you know that I am not a huge Fuente fan. I find them to be over hyped on average and overvalued. Unfortunately this Don Carlos Belicoso is no exception.
I love Cameroon wrappers, and very few manufacturers do as much with Cameroons as the Fuentes. The funny thing is the only Cameroon that I like from them is the redonkulously priced Casa Fuente.
This stubby torpedo has a beautifully dark and satiny Cameroon wrapper that does in fact make you mouth water. But the happiness for me ends at the appearance.
As soon as I clip the cigar I note that the draw was tight and after lighting, the burn was uneven.
This nice looking cigar’s flavors were muddled from the get go. I first got notes of oak and pepper, but there was a little bit of greenness to the cigar that made it seem like it’s fermentation was rushed.
The flavors to me never developed, this was not good for the money. The finish was harsh and I had to fight the burn and draw the entire cigar.
In conclusion, this cigar will not change my anti-Fuente ways, it only further confirms my stance.
Rating: 72 (C-)
Can I join your anti-fuente club? I’m not a fan of any of them. The ones I find to be even worth half the money are too expensive and not readily available. I look at the Fuente brand as Walmart which has mostly discounted stuff but it has the occasional high quality stuff. Some of the Ashton stuff made by them on the other hand is a little different. I like VSGs but that’s about it.
I fully agree! Why is there so much hype over these? The taste was indeed pretty good, it picked up in flavor after the 1s third, but that draw… man, that was trying to suck in a golf ball through a straw. The cigar produced very little smoke, so it was extra work keep puffing on it trying to discern some flavor notes. IMHO, the best way to try Cameroon wrappers is to get an Oliva Serie G cigar. It would also be about 1/3 cheaper if not more.
Serie G Cammies are great! Not complex, but for the price, they can’t be beat!
I am not sure if some of you folks understand the don carlos cigar; beyond being a slave to some of the other brands. Cosecha 1984; I am sure most of you folks have no idea. I give this cigar an A+.
Sorry, Kumar. I call them how I see them.