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Fonseca

Fonseca



Brand Notes

Status
Fonseca is a current pre-revolution brand, started in 1892 and registered in 1907.
It is classed by Habanos SA as a multi-local brand, and has a minor market share.

Generally
The range comprises light strength cigars, using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region.
There is a non-Cuban brand with the same name.

Releases
Current production consists of three handmade cigars.
Special Releases commenced in 2010.

Standard Cigar Bands
Full band gallary

Standard Band A image
Standard Band A
Minor embossed, white paper
1960s on -- Current

Standard Band B image
Standard Band B
Better embossing and detail on white paper
For 2010 Special Release

Standard Production Packaging

Typical Fonseca packaging
Cosacos
P3tw - 1995
Typical Fonseca packaging
Delicias
B25tw - 2000s
Typical Fonseca packaging
Fonseca No.1
B25tw - c1995
Typical Fonseca packaging
Invictos
B25tw - 1995
Typical Fonseca packaging
KDT Cadetes
B25tw - 2000s
Typical Fonseca packaging
Multiple Boxes
B25tw - c1990s
Current Production Cigars
Fonseca
CosacosCosacos42 x 135 (5.3")Corona
Cigars:Handmade. Tissue wrapped.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in tissue.
Dress Box of 25 cigars in tissue.
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars in tissue (discontinued 2009).
Status:A pre-1960 release. Current.
History:In 2008 and 2011, humidors of 50 cigars were available through 5th Avenue, Germany.
Fonseca
DeliciasStandard Mano40 x 123 (4.8")Petit Corona
Cigars:Handmade, short filler tobacco. Tisssue wrapped.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:Dress Box of 25 cigars in tissue.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Current.
History:Until c2002 was machine-made.
Fonseca
KDT CadetesCadetes36 x 115 (4.5")Short Panetela
Cigars:Handmade. Tissue wrapped.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:Dress Box of 25 cigars in tissue.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Current.
Discontinued Production Cigars
Fonseca
AromasUnknown40 x 140 (5.5")Corona
Cigars:Handmade.  Tissue wrapped.  Size is approximate only.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:Dress Box of 25 cigars in tissue.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued mid to late-1980s.  
History:This cigar was fairly rare.
Fonseca
Fonseca No.1Cazadores43 x 162 (6.4")Lonsdale
Cigars:Handmade. Tissue wrapped.
Bands:Standard band A, B.
Packaging:Dress Box of 25 cigars in tissue.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2012.
History:Although officially discontinued in 2012, these were still in production as of 2014.
Fonseca
InvictosEspeciales45 x 134 (5.3")Perfecto
Cigars:Handmade. Tissue wrapped.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:Dress Box of 25 cigars in tissue.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2002.  
History:This cigar had limited availability.
Special Releases
Fonseca
2010 - Edicion Regional Benelux Regional Edition Series
Fonseca No.4Hermosos No.448 x 127 (5.0")Corona Extra
Fonseca Fonseca No.4 Fonseca No.4 - a new special release size


Regional Edition Benelux
Cigars:Handmade. Tissue wrapped.
Bands:Standard band B, with Regional Edition band for Benelux .
Packaging:Numbered Dress Box of 25 cigars in tissue (1,600 made).
Status:A 2010 release.
Fonseca
2011 - Edicion Regional Francia Regional Edition Series
AmateurGorditos50 x 141 (5.6")Robusto Extra
Fonseca Amateur Amateur - a new special release size.


Regional Edition France
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band B, with Regional Edition band for France (Francia).
Packaging:Numbered Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (4,000 made).
Status:A 2011 release.

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