Quick Smoke: J. Fuego Connoisseur Corpulent

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar.

Released a couple of years ago, this line from Jesus Fuego was an early adopter in identifying its use of Mexican San Andrés tobacco (binder). The other components are an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper and filler that’s half Nicaraguan Corojo and half Honduran Corojo. And, as you’d expect from the name, the 5-inch smoke is fat, with a 60-ring gauge. Unfortunately, I didn’t get much flavor or smoke, and the draw was too tight. I couldn’t help but wonder if one of the smaller vitolas would produce better performance and results.

Verdict = Sell.

–George E

photo credit: Stogie Guys