Fonseca
Brand Notes
StatusFonseca 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 Band A
1960s on -- Current
Minor embossed, white paper
Standard Band B
For 2010 Special Release
Better embossing and detail on white paper
Standard Production Packaging
Cosacos
P3tw - 1995
Delicias
B25tw - 2000s
Fonseca No.1
B25tw - c1995
Invictos
B25tw - 1995
KDT Cadetes
B25tw - 2000s
Multiple Boxes
B25tw - c1990s
Current Production Cigars
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).
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.
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.
Cigars:
Handmade. Tissue wrapped.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in tissue
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade. Tissue wrapped.
Bands:
Standard band A, B.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in tissue
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Current.
History:
Although officially discontinued in 2012, these were still in production at least as recently as 2017.
Discontinued Production Cigars
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 Release Cigars
Fonseca No.4 - a new special release size
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.
Amateur - a new special release size.
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.