Popular Post Yagermeister Posted April 18, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2016 Cigar: Fonseca No.1 Box Code: UME NOV14 Review Date: April 18, 2016 (Age: 1yr, 5mo) Appearance: This box smells incredible! A really great barnyard aroma. This is a box I picked up on a 24:24 a little while ago and it’s PSP grade in my estimation. A perfectly crafted cap with a dark Colorado wrapper that has some nice sheen and splotchiness to it. First third: Honey, cream, a nice balanced pepper, and some subtle floral notes. Second third: The sweetness fades to the background, the pepper picks up a tad. There’s a slight leather note coming in. Third third: Body increases a tad, the leather asserts itself more, as does the pepper. The honey and cream have faded almost completely and have been replaced with a nice black tea flavor. Smoking time: Forgot to measure. I think about 1.5 hrs. Conclusion: So glad I jumped on these when they were available. They're considered discontinued by most, so it was a nice surprise to see them available. Aside from this box I’ve had one other example, a nicely aged stick that I got in a trade. It was equally as impressive. Fonseca may not get as much love as the other marcas, but I’d buy another box (or two!) in a heartbeat if they showed up on a 24:24 again. Rating: 95 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMonk Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Nice review. I'm surprised to see such a high rating on a Fonseca! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irratebass Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Nice review I like the way you set it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic101 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Nice review ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billh1 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Nice review! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2fly Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Great review. I like Fonseca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharmacovigilant Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Thanks for sharing the review. I've had some great Fonsecas, and I love that particular vitola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archosaur Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Never had a Fonseca but have heard good things about the #1 recently. I have a couple singles headed my way. On a side note, I've always thought the guy in the Fonseca artwork (presumably Fonseca himself?) looks kind of like MCA from the Beastie Boys (RIP). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Thanks for the review of this cigar. A worthwhile choice for a pleasant change-of-pace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 What was the age of the other F #1 you tried? I had a few '09s that I simply tore through! The level of balance and complexity was astounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yagermeister Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 What was the age of the other F #1 you tried? I had a few '09s that I simply tore through! The level of balance and complexity was astounding. It was an 09. I remember more balance and complexity from that stick, but this one had more body. I can't wait to see how this box turns out after a few years, assuming it lasts that long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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