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Old 07-06-2010, 08:02 AM   #1
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J Fuego Origen Original

An intriguing little cigar I first heard about on another board. According to the blurb on the 5-pack wrapper, the size (5x44) and shape (sort of like a perfecto) were worked out by the Fuego family as the test bed to evaluate all of their new blends. I hadn't heard much about the rest of the Origen line, but the review I read of the Original was stellar. In any case, the opportunity to try the prototypical shape for a new blend was something I was definitely going to pursue.

So I spent some time looking for them: nada, zip, zilch. Seemed like nobody had any, though I read repeatedly that the Origen line in general was limited in terms of production, and would only be offered by a few vendors. Then, a couple of weeks ago, I found a vendor that had some, and I got my order in immediately.

They come in paper-wrapped 5-packs, slender cigars tapered at both ends, with a smooth, darkish wrapper. Descriptions of the blend are sketchy, but reportedly 100% corojo tobacco is used: Dominican and Nicaraguan filler, Costa Rican binder, Brazilian wrapper.

Both ends of the cigar are open, and they are unbanded, so I chose to light the slightly bigger end. Immediate impression of smooth, rich smoke with leather, earth, and a hint of coffee in the flavors. The draw was perfect, with just the right resistance, and the burn was straight throughout, never requiring touch-ups.

As with all narrow RG cigars, slow smoking was the way to go. Although I don't have anything like jazznut's palate, subtle flavors did come and go as the smoke progressed. At one point, I got the distinct impression of coffee laced with abundant cream, with just a touch of turbinado sugar. Medium-bodied, deepening towards full-bodied as the smoke progressed, always smooth and well-balanced. A really pleasant smoke, from first draws to 3/4" nub.

If you look around a little, these little gems can be had for about $2 each. At that price point, they're well worth the ante, IMO. Highly recommended.
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