Fonseca (Cuba)
Du Nord
Fonseca (Cuba) Du Nord is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Cuba at Lázaro Pena Factory. It pairs Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) wrapper; Cuban binder; Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) filler. It comes in one listed size, 5.51 × 52.
- Maker
- Fonseca (Cuba)
- Wrapper
- Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
- Binder
- Cuban
- Filler
- Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
- Country
- Cuba
- Factory
- Lázaro Pena Factory
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 5.51 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Fonseca (Cuba) Du Nord yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.51-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
1 in the catalogFonseca (Cuba) Du Nord questions
How strong is Fonseca (Cuba) Du Nord?
Fonseca (Cuba) Du Nord is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Fonseca (Cuba) Du Nord good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Fonseca (Cuba) Du Nord made?
Fonseca (Cuba) Du Nord is made in Cuba at Lázaro Pena Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Fonseca (Cuba) Du Nord use?
Fonseca (Cuba) Du Nord uses a Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) wrapper over a Cuban binder, with Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Fonseca (Cuba) Du Nord come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Genios (robusto extra) (5.51 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Fonseca (Cuba) Du Nord?
For a 5.51-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.