Fonseca #1 GOA JUN 16 (MMRW)

[FireMedic]

First one out of this box, the box pass going around made me think to take one out and give it a go as we approach 4 years. Construction right off the bat was a little bumpy/lumpy but felt great in the hand. Very symmetrical. 

Beautiful color to it, absolutely gorgeous. Oily rosado. After the cut on the cold draw, I picked up some toasted graham cracker, like from a cheese cake.

First 3rd: floral, floral, floral. Like smelling a rose. On the retrohale some slight graham cracker notes, I like where this bad boy is going. Burn at this point is razor sharp, draw as well.

Second 3rd: the floral is still there but much more subtle.  The graham cracker is shining with a bit of sweetness, chocolate? Small touch of toasted marshmallows, s'mores y'all, we having s'mores!!

Final 3rd: 100% s'mores action happening in the high desert. The sweetness isn't necessarily chocolate but with the graham cracker and the toasted marshmallows coming through so distinct, I'm calling it chocolate, fight me! One touch up on the burn but everything else aces!! 

 

90/100

Overall it's very close, June seems reasonable. Right at 4 years, amazing.  In my opinion underrated cigar, under appreciated cigar shhh don't tell anyone!

[JoeyBones777]

I am planning to do 1 from a JUL 16 box.?

[FireMedic]

It was really close!! I'd smoke it tomorrow if I had too!!

20 hours ago, JoeyBones777 said:

I am planning to do 1 from a JUL 16 box.?

I'd try one now to be honest 

[Bri Fi]

I bought a box after sampling a quarter box. These are very underrated. 

[MooseAMuffin]

Toasted marshmallow is what makes this one of the best cigars out there. I cant get enough of these.

Great review!

[rcarlson]

Got me craving one of these.  Beautiful stick.  Good review.  

[FireMedic]

2 hours ago, rcarlson said:

Got me craving one of these.  Beautiful stick.  Good review.  

Give in to the craving haha

[rcarlson]

1 hour ago, FireMedic said:

Give in to the craving haha

Gotta lay my hands on one first!  

Must say, the Fonseca 1 has its time and place.  I like 'em on a weekend morning with coffee.  Smores breakfast.  Mmmmmmmmm.  

[The Squiggler]

I think I might have to do a second write-up this go 'round and sample the lone Fonseca no. 1 in my humidor.  Another beloved underdog I have yet to try.

[FireMedic]

5 hours ago, The Squiggler said:

I think I might have to do a second write-up this go 'round and sample the lone Fonseca no. 1 in my humidor.  Another beloved underdog I have yet to try.

It's definitely a quality stick that certainly shines brighter with time

20 hours ago, Bri Fi said:

I bought a box after sampling a quarter box. These are very underrated. 

I bought one on vacation once, mostly because of the price point. It's been a staple ever since

[FireMedic]

On 2/8/2020 at 12:45 PM, The Squiggler said:

I think I might have to do a second write-up this go 'round and sample the lone Fonseca no. 1 in my humidor.  Another beloved underdog I have yet to try.

Did you do a review yet? Didn't see it was wondering if I missed it

[The Squiggler]

17 hours ago, FireMedic said:

Did you do a review yet? Didn't see it was wondering if I missed it

I was going to do it yesterday evening.  I took a couple pictures of the uncut stick and then received a dinner invitation.  I think I'll try to do it this afternoon instead. 

[Jrcash]

in the background is a cohiba secretos box?

[Mikeltee]

These are one of my favorites. They are even great fresh. They have to have dark wrappers though or else they are just decent imo. At $140 a box, you just cant beat them! 

[FireMedic]

9 hours ago, Jrcash said:

in the background is a cohiba secretos box?

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