"Great start but falls off later"
This cigar is my favorite size and have smoke the 8-5-8s off and on over many years.
Tried 3 within the 1st week. Great smoke of sweet woodsy flavors of mild-medium strength. Hints of vanilla and caramel come to mind. Great even white-ash burn.
Then at about the same 1/2-way point the cigar goes out each time. After re-lighting it recovers but then a few minutes later the flavors turn suddenly rancid and stay that way through the end over several re-lightings.
Not sure if these need to be put away for a while but that's what I'm going to do. Hope they come back to enjoy a longer life in the future.
Sal R in Califnornia
February 23, 2010
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"One of my favorites"
Real nice balanced taste that has more depth than most cigars regardless of cost. The 858 natural is one of my 2 favorite smokes (the Fuente Churchill natural is the other). The strenght is on the mild side of medium but not too mild. Like any handrolled cigar you can expect some inconsistency but it is minimal. I rarely have one that is a difficult draw or where the wrapper unravels. All in all the 858 natural is better than the Fuente Hemingway line.
Len in Illinois
December 2, 2009
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"Unbeatable"
One of the best, most consistent cigars out there. I've never had a bad one, and never had one I didn't smoke down to a nub. If I could only have one cigar, this would be it.
Jordan in Virginia
April 29, 2009
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"A Consistent Winner"
These are the stogies that turned me into a cigar lover. A smooth, tempered leathery, and woody smoke. I would recommend these cigars to beginners and experienced smokers alike. A great intro and always a great "go to" cigar. I prefer stronger cigars but I always go back to these when I have a taste for something milder.
Wayne in
April 23, 2009
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"Best tasting,most consistant cigar made"
I have been smoking these for years,you just cant beat the flavor and consistancy of this cigar.This is an anytime cigar,with the best flavor I have had before or after a meal.
Rich, smooth,yet toasty and nut like with a taste of caramel. I highly reccomend this cigar.
Paul in New Jersey
October 23, 2007
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"a great smoke"
Once in a while the stars align and the cigar you are smoking is finely tuned with your environment. The Arturo fuente 858 is such a smoke.
AJS777 in Oregon
January 31, 2007
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"Good smoke, but the wrapper came apart"
There I was enjoying this great cigar when I hear a slight crack and look to find that the wrapper was coming undone. The wrapper was as dry as a dead leaf. I don't know if I lit it wrong and got it too hot, which could've happened, because I'm new to cigars, but I was a little disappointed in the wrapper of this otherwise great smoke.
Larry in Arkansas
January 27, 2007
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"perfecto"
I ordered a box of 858's and let them condition for a week until I started foaming out of the mouth. I had to try one. This cigar starts out well and then at about half way through, it has hints of spice. Great all the way to the end. Another absolutely wonderful smoke by the Fuente factory. My favorite is still the Hemingway Series but will buy more 858's without a doubt.
stacy grant in GA
January 16, 2007
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"I LANDED ON FREE PARKING!!"
Monopoly Player? You will think you landed on Free Parking with this A. Fuente jewel! I've smoked the full line and for the money it is a wonderful smoke! mild yet complex, smooth and just plain delicious! Stock up when they got 'em, you cant go wrong, period!
Ryan in Montrose, Colorado
January 25, 2003
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"Excellent All around Cigar"
This is a classic smooth Cigar for beginner and the experienced smoker who wants a smooth Cigar. No flaws just right. The Maduro is even better.
John S. in San Diego CA
August 14, 2002
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