Fonseca (My Father)
Fonseca Mexico Edition
Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca Mexico Edition is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan Corojo 99 wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 56.
- Maker
- Fonseca (My Father)
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Corojo 99
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 56
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 Mexico Edition 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 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFonseca (My Father) Fonseca Mexico Edition questions
What does Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca Mexico Edition taste like?
Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca Mexico Edition 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 Mexico Edition?
Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca Mexico Edition is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca Mexico Edition good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca Mexico Edition made?
Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca Mexico Edition is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca Mexico Edition use?
Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca Mexico Edition 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 Mexico Edition come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Cedros (6¼ × 52), Toro Grande (6½ × 56) and Toro Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca Mexico Edition?
For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 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 Mexico Edition?
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 Mexico Edition?
Cigars with a similar build include Don Pepin Garcia Vintage Edition, Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo and Crowned Heads Moonflower. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.