Fonseca (My Father)
Fonseca
Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan Corojo 99 wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 4¼ × 40 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- Fonseca (My Father)
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Corojo 99
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 7 · 4¼ × 40 to 6¼ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsFonseca (My Father) Fonseca uses a Nicaraguan Corojo 99 wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 20 min for a 5.375-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
- 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
7 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFonseca (My Father) Fonseca questions
What does Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca taste like?
Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca uses a Nicaraguan Corojo 99 wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca?
Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca made?
Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca use?
Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca uses a Nicaraguan Corojo 99 wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Petit Corona (4¼ × 40), Cosacos (5⅜ × 42), Cosacos Tin of 5 (5⅜ × 42), Robustos (5¼ × 52), Cedros (6¼ × 52), Belicoso (5½ × 54) and Toro Gordo (6 × 55). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca?
For a 5.375-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 20 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca?
Cigars with a similar build include Old Henry Original, 1502 Emerald and Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.