Fonseca Habana Seleccion is a rare commemorative cigar that is only available at a small number of select retailers worldwide. Blended by master blender Manuel Quesada, Habana Seleccion is a smooth and flavorful medium-bodied blend.
Fonseca is one of Cuba’s oldest and most popular brands, which for the past four decades has also called the Dominican Republic home. Today the brand is in the hands of cigar legend Manuel Quesada who has expanded the borders of many famous Cuban brands such as the Romeo y Julieta. Quesada is considered, by many aficionados, to be the finest blender in the Dominican Republic and his Fonseca line is considered one of his crowning achievements.
While most cigar enthusiasts are probably most familiar with the Fonseca Series ‘F’ and Fonseca Vintage Lines, Habana Seleccion is one of the rarest additions to the Fonseca family. It takes a special cigar to commemorate the rich history of the Fonseca name. Before Habana Seleccion debuted in 2006, Quesada started the blending process three years prior, selecting each wrapper and binder leaf by hand.
Fonseca Habana Seleccion features a Cuban Criollo ’98 wrapper and Cuban-seed binder, both grown in Nicaragua. These choice leaves encase a filler that is aged for at least 5 years. The result is a very rare commemorative cigar that can only be found in less than a dozen retailers worldwide.
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| Cigar Brand: Fonseca Habana Seleccion Cosacos | ||||
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| Origin: Dominican Republic | Wrapper: Habana Criollo ’98 | |||
| Binder: Cuban-seed Nicaraguan | ||||
| Filler: Cuban-seed Dominican Seco & Ligero | ||||
| Body: Medium | Price: ~$5.00 | |||
| Length/Ring Gauge: 5 x 48 | Smoke Time: 52 min | |||
| More info about purchasing: Fonseca Habana Seleccion Cigars | ||||
| Overall Appearance and Presentation of Cigar | ||||
| Points (Max 20): 17 | Grade:   |
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| Wrapper Color: Brown | Consistent Color? Yes | |||
| Oily/Dry: Oily | Veiny/Smooth? Bumpy | |||
| Cap Construction: Excellent | Packaging: Very Good | |||
| Ease of Cutting: Perfect | Construction: Firm | |||
| Lighting and Burning Properties | ||||
| Points (Max 15): 13 | Grade: |
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| Even Initial Light? Yes | Even Burn? Initial? Very Good | |||
| Even Burn? 50%? Very Good | Even Burn? 75%? Very Good | |||
| Ash: Solid and white | Burn Rate: Perfect | |||
| Resting Smoke: Light and even | ||||
| Require Re-Lighting? No | ||||
| Construction | ||||
| Points (Max 30): 28 | Grade: |
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| Wrapper Stays Intact? Yes | ||||
| Taste | ||||
| Points (Max 35): 33 | Grade: |
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| Light, Medium, Full-Bodied? Medium-Full | ||||
| Bitter/Harsh/Smooth? Smooth | ||||
| Sweet/Salty? N/A | ||||
| Bland/Vegetal/Spicy/Peppery? Spicy and Peppery | ||||
| Describe any changes in body or flavor: None | ||||
| Aroma: Robust | Finish: Strong | |||
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Comments: Nice spicy flavors and billowing clouds of white smoke from the initial puff. Excellent construction – razor even burn from beginning to end. The cigar is packed with heat and lingers long after each puff. The Fonseca Habana Seleccion is definitely worth smoking again. |
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| Total Score (Max 100): 91 | Grade:  |
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