Closest cigar/cigars today to a Fonseca Number 1?

[El Presidente]

I had the question today from a member and I thought it best to put it to the forum in order that he receives a greater spread of opinion.

Closest cigar/cigars today to a Fonseca Number 1?

* preferably one that can be smoked fresh

* vitola not that important.

[CaptainQuintero]

Fonseca Cosacos?

Possibly an ERDM Choix Supreme?

Fonseca is a marca that I have struggled with since I started, nearly always plugged solid. Nice sugary sweet aromatic smoke given off, just a pity I've never been able to draw a mouthful of smoke through the cigars.

[Smallclub]

Closest cigar/cigars today to a Fonseca Number 1?

* preferably one that can be smoked fresh

* vitola not that important.

I have no idea if this member has access to them or is willing to pay the premium asked by some grey market vendors, but the 2 Regionals Fonseca (2010 for Benelux, 2011 for France) are very good — a similar profile to the No.1, but a bit stronger andmade with a much better tobacco, or blended with much more care.

I'd also suggest the Flor de Cano Selectos.

[Maplepie]

I'd also suggest the Flor de Cano Selectos.

Good. Good! 13 RMS box code was bloody brilliant! Better than most smokes I've had in a while.

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[dubleuhb]

I have no idea if this member has access to them or is willing to pay the premium asked by some grey market vendors, but the 2 Regionals Fonseca (2010 for Benelux, 2011 for France) are very good — a similar profile to the No.1, but a bit stronger andmade with a much better tobacco, or blended with much more care.

I'd also suggest the Flor de Cano Selectos.

Shhh about the No4, haven't tried the Amatuer yet though.

[Skyfall]

SP Molinos

ERDM CS

Fonseca Cosacos

[mk05]

Por Larranaga if you're patient enough?

[bluebottle]

Thanks for putting the post up Rob!

As you can tell from my avatar, it was my question - thank you all for the recommendations - now to start trying a few!

[ErikB]

Years ago a dear friend bought my old house and with it an old desktop humidor filled with Fonseca No 1's that I didn't much care for. They were left in the cellar for a long time, but when we rediscovered them we I just couldn't believe how great they were smoking.