Fonseca No1 UNK Code 2016 ERC

[MooseAMuffin]

I took the day off from work, ran errands in the morning and then put my little one down for a nap after lunch. Weather was beautiful out so I decided it was a good time to relax. I have been hanging on to this Fonseca No 1 since 2016 when snagged it via the FoH Christmas sampler. It is a beautiful cigar. Oily, little toothy and a nice orange/reddish, maybe rosado, looking wrapper. Prelight smell is hay with a good bit of wood. Since it was in the middle of the day, decided to pair it with a Coke!

 

First third was very good. Mostly a wood and toasted tobacco flavor with a toasted marshmallow flavor on the retrohale. Draw was a tad tight but not unsmokable. Might need to invest in a Perfect Draw for the future.

Second third continued with good flavor. Tasted mainly of dry Cheerios and a little wood. Retrohale was still marshmallow like. Unfortunately at the end of the second third I ran into a burn issue. One part of the wrapper became fireproof which forced me to do 3 to 4 touchups at a bad time.

Final third was a little harsh. Most likely due to the fact that I had to touch up the cigar so often in the final third. The cheerio flavor continued with a heavy woody finish. Retrohale was more like burnt marshmallows now but definitely not offputting.

Overall I really enjoyed this cigar. I am happy I bought a box of 2017s on 24:24 and put it to sleep for a bit. I think these will definitely get better with age. The Fonseca No 1 is one of my favorite sticks due to the retrohale and its light body. It could definitely be a daily smoke for me considering its priced right and I have yet to have a horrid experience with one. I highly recommend buying a box and putting it away for a bit.

[grizzlee]

Good review. Fonseca No.1 is fast becoming one of my favs....Have a couple of boxes on the way.

[GWG]

Good review this has been one of my favorite go to choices,  have them going back three years multiple boxes and so far not much difference. A couple of the  15s were excellent no real issues with any over the last couple of years. I find them to have unique flavor better with a bourbon than a beer although maybe a gose or Belgian blond might change my mind. My wish is that they sell well and stay around but if they sell poorly I might be able to get a few more on the cheap. Love the size!

[MooseAMuffin]

21 hours ago, GWG said:

Good review this has been one of my favorite go to choices,  have them going back three years multiple boxes and so far not much difference. A couple of the  15s were excellent no real issues with any over the last couple of years. I find them to have unique flavor better with a bourbon than a beer although maybe a gose or Belgian blond might change my mind. My wish is that they sell well and stay around but if they sell poorly I might be able to get a few more on the cheap. Love the size!

Glad to hear they have been consistent over the past few years, I hope they stay that way! I think the size is perfect. Fits perfect in the hand and you don't have to break your jaw to smoke it.

I have never thought about pairing one with a gose. A brewing company near me releases a hibiscus gose around this time of year and I thoroughly enjoy it. I will definitely give that combo a shot.