Question: Tasting Review of Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Belicoso

[andrewhac]

The reason I ask because Cigar International is having a weekly special sale on the "Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Belicoso", the natural Habano 2000 wrapper, not the Maduro. I had tried a Maduro version like a year ago and it is satisfactory, kind of a medium strength, no bitter taste, and taste like a Maduro should be. I have not tried the natural version of this line yet in the Belicoso shape. Has anyone here tried the I.T Super Fuerte in the natural wrapper and what was your rating and recommendation ?

Thanks in advance.

[BigFrankMD]

Its a decent smoke for the price. A very basic natural smoke. Good basic flavor smooth and creamy, fizzles out at last third. They say it has a 92 rating which is pure bullshit. Honestly I would go for the maduro rather than the natural. Keep an eye out for it though, they are constantly practically giving IT away.

That deal looks tempting. It must either be a slow seller or they have tons, because it seems like once a week CI has a deal on them. Few weeks ago I grabbed some for really cheap, they had a 21 cigar sampler from IT with maduros, and naturals for like 25 bucks. If your looking for a cheap smoke thats is decent, not great but decent it might be worth it. Im sure though, most of the members can relate when I say they must be over stocked with these things, and that the maduro is much better.

[craigchilds]

The natural is not nearly as strong as the SF Maduro. Still, in the past few months, I've grown weary of maduros and so I'm on a natural kick for a while.

I agree with the post above. The SF naturals are a good stick, but not an excellent one. At the same time, for $1.50/cigar, it is hard to beat this deal on IT Super Fuertes.

[Drazzil]

They must be left in the humidor for a few months to mellow out. I really like them though. Really really like them.

[Benjy]

The natural wrapper is definitely not "Super Fuerte" though the maduro is closer. It's a pleasant smoke, not over-the-top complex in my experience and very consistent thoughout. Woody and leathery, IIRC, more earthy than floral or grassy.

[jkorp]

They must be left in the humidor for a few months to mellow out. I really like them though. Really really like them.

I agree, they are a good smoke for $. The natural are not strong but are good go to smoke. Oddly enough, I liked them right of the truck, better than after they have been sitting in my humi for a month or so. I am going to let what I have left rest for a while and see how they change.

Famous smoke has IT SF Maduro Toro (http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/search/stats.cfm/inum/17307) in a box (25ct), with a 5 pack sampler for $49.00. So thats $1.66 /stick and you get the box.