In the Welterweight Division It's Arturo Fuente VS San Cristobal!!!

Since Ashton's release of the Seleccion Del Sol, I have heard it compared to the Arturo Fuente Cuban Belicoso Sungrown. Let's see if this claim can win the championship belt! Here it is: Blow by Blow. As Micheal Buffer says "Let's get ready to RRRRRRRRRUMBLE!!!!"

Arturo Fuente Cuban Belicoso Sun grown 5.7”x50 Wrapper:Ecuadorian Sungrown Binder: Dominican Filler:Dominican Strength: Medium Price:$6.50 Appearance: Very well constructed cigar,no noticeable seams,few veins all small Prelight: The belicoso shape makes the cut easy. The cut is slightly firm, no flaking from the tobacco. The draw is a little tight, but barely, nothing to hinder smoke. Burn: Easy, even and consistent throughout entire cigar. Smoke: Copious amounts of thick spicy smoke throughout Flavor: An immediate presence of a peppery spice that mellows slightly throughout the cigar. Notes of cedar are consistent, which is not surprising as it is wrapped in cedar. The woodiness becomes more noticeable towards the end but not overbearing. Ash: Solid, very few flakes Summary: Very rich, robust full bodied smoke. Very well constructed. The draw can be a little tight but still produces plenty of spicy smoke.

San Cristobal Seleccion Del Sol 5.5”x 52 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun grown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Medium to Full Bodied Price: $7.25 Appearance: Smooth, even, well constructed, very few small veins, no seams noticeable. Prelight: Easy, firm cut, no seams no unraveling or flaking of tobacco. Open and easy draw sure to create plumes of smoke. Burn: Easy, even and consistent throughout almost the entire cigar. Was a bit uneven towards the end, evened out almost immediately. Smoke: Copious amounts of rich smoke. Hints of spice. Flavor: Mild notes of pepper and spice a woody, cedary undertone that picks up notes of leather. The flavors are very consistent throughout the entire cigar for the most part, the peppery spice did pick back up towards the end which made for a very pleasant finish. Ash: Mostly solid, slightly flaky Summary: I would rate this as a more medium bodied smoke. It’s lacking the expected Pepin spice but it is still a wonderful treat with plumes of Smoke.

In conclusion, really the only discernable difference is strength. The Fuente Cuban Belicoso Sungrown is a good cigar for those of us with a lead stomach. I have known too many people who have sucked down one of these treats on an empty or sensitive stomach and regretted it. The San Cristobal Seleccion Del Sol claims to be more medium-full bodied, however, I would have to label it a medium body cigar better served for a more sensitive or medium palate. It is not lacking in flavor though. Both of these cigars are on my favorites list. Both balanced, flavorful, great construction, good burn. I can't find anything negative to say about either. I guess in the end it's Judges decision! :)