Fonseca Delicias (Cuba)
Posted by E.Z. in Cigar Reviews (Photos)
I was feeling a bit adventurous today and decided to try out one of the cheapest Cuban cigars on the market. The Fonseca Delicias is so cheap that I just had to pick up a few while at the tobacconist some time ago. I hadn't touched them in so long that there was a bit of bloom on them.
You can expect a cigar that was decently rolled by a machine and bears a rather rough and rustic wrapper with a lumpy cap. It's alright, though, I mean, the thing cost about two euros, so I'm well prepared for this. The scent is definitely of leather with quite a bit of pepper. As a whole, I would say that the cigar had a nice oily sheen and feel.
Once lit, the little stick gave off a very pleasant leathery aroma and taste with excellent buttery properties at first; not bad at all so far! As the dark gray ash builds up there is a nice sort of bitterness that comes out in the smoke.
The second third kicks up the flavors a few notches. There is more pepper and leather. The smoke is turning out to be quite rich and earthy, if one-dimensional. I am compelled to puff and puff though… The last third is fuller still. A woody undertone begins to be added to the earthy base. I puff away pleasantly, and am finally left with a rather sweet leathery and persistent finish.
Now, granted, I can see how this little cigar can get harsh on some smokers, but I somehow enjoyed the earthy profile and event the more bitter notes. For two euros a pop, I'd say it's a playful little habano; my first ever machine made cigar!
Posted by E.Z. in Cigar Reviews (Photos)
I was feeling a bit adventurous today and decided to try out one of the cheapest Cuban cigars on the market. The Fonseca Delicias is so cheap that I just had to pick up a few while at the tobacconist some time ago. I hadn't touched them in so long that there was a bit of bloom on them.
You can expect a cigar that was decently rolled by a machine and bears a rather rough and rustic wrapper with a lumpy cap. It's alright, though, I mean, the thing cost about two euros, so I'm well prepared for this. The scent is definitely of leather with quite a bit of pepper. As a whole, I would say that the cigar had a nice oily sheen and feel.
Once lit, the little stick gave off a very pleasant leathery aroma and taste with excellent buttery properties at first; not bad at all so far! As the dark gray ash builds up there is a nice sort of bitterness that comes out in the smoke.
The second third kicks up the flavors a few notches. There is more pepper and leather. The smoke is turning out to be quite rich and earthy, if one-dimensional. I am compelled to puff and puff though… The last third is fuller still. A woody undertone begins to be added to the earthy base. I puff away pleasantly, and am finally left with a rather sweet leathery and persistent finish.
Now, granted, I can see how this little cigar can get harsh on some smokers, but I somehow enjoyed the earthy profile and event the more bitter notes. For two euros a pop, I'd say it's a playful little habano; my first ever machine made cigar!
