JoeyBones777 Posted December 14, 2019 Posted December 14, 2019 I have a hq box of La Fuerza from June 2018. I've smoke about 7 sticks throughout the year including 1 today. In general I've not been very impressed. The flavors are somewhat flat and not very rich. What are the general consensus on these? Better with time down? What do most La Fuerza fans do with regard to aging? 3 years? What flavors do you typically get out of it? Normally, El Presidente's description is spot on but I'm not getting the pancake, maple syrup, molasses type flavors...really no sweetness at all. Dud box? Just looking for opinions from more experienced smokers of this marca. I know it is all relative.? 2
MigsG Posted December 14, 2019 Posted December 14, 2019 That's disappointing. I've only had good La Fuerza. Creamy molasses smoke. Like dark sugarcane. Maybe a little one note for me, but oh so good. 1
JoeyBones777 Posted December 14, 2019 Author Posted December 14, 2019 1 minute ago, MigsG said: That's disappointing. I've only had good La Fuerza. Creamy molasses smoke. Like dark sugarcane. Maybe a little one note for me, but oh so good. Yeah, the described flavor profile sounds right up my alley which is why I got them. I'm hoping they develop with some age but as of right now I wouldn't put them in my regular rotation. 1
Wailbait Posted December 14, 2019 Posted December 14, 2019 My box of TOS 15 Fuerza started well enough but faded quickly. I’ve had better luck with Punta and Principe going the distance. That said, I have liked them on the near term and 2018 is certainly that. Might just be a bum box. 2
Thirds Posted December 14, 2019 Posted December 14, 2019 Had one the other night that was just awesome. Sweet molasses and cream. I had a section in the middle where there was strong white pepper that made me take notice on the retrohale but it subsided quickly. Last third fell a little flat but it was good overall. 2018 stick. 3
bbguardsp Posted December 14, 2019 Posted December 14, 2019 Never was a fan of them until very recently. @NSXCIGAR clued me in on 2019 La Fuerza being far and above previous years. Got a 6er from the last 24:24. I have 2 left. Rich, complex, sweet, and great construction. Huge turnaround. 1
NSXCIGAR Posted December 14, 2019 Posted December 14, 2019 I've had nothing but good results but all were from late 18 onward. JUN 18 might be a little early for the quality pickup I've experienced. I, like others, had never really been impressed with La Fuerza unitl this last 10-12 months. Profile has been very similar to El Principe. 1
Derboesekoenig Posted December 15, 2019 Posted December 15, 2019 If it's flat and boring now, 99.9% not going to improve. I've never had a bad one either....hmm. Well, welcome to Cuban cigars. You win some, you lose some. 1
JoeyBones777 Posted December 15, 2019 Author Posted December 15, 2019 11 hours ago, Derboesekoenig said: If it's flat and boring now, 99.9% not going to improve. I've never had a bad one either....hmm. Well, welcome to Cuban cigars. You win some, you lose some. I kind of had a feeling it won't improve but I'm hopeful. That's alright, there are plenty of other marcas that I enjoy so it is not a big deal. I might pick up a quarter box at some point in the future to give it another go if these don't improve.
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