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Fonseca No. 1
Cigar Size43 × 162 mm
GaugeOuter ring = 70 gauge
StrengthMedium
Published Cigar Reviews
87.0Average Rating
6Published Reviews
89Highest Score
1998–2026Review Date Range

Score History

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Average Score by Publisher

Cigar Aficionado88.34 Reviews
Cigar Insider84.52 Reviews

Published Reviews by Source

The published reviews below cover Fonseca No. 1. CCG is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publications listed. Our goal is to help readers compare scores and perspectives, with direct links to each original review.

Cigar Aficionado

4 Reviews

Oily and reddish brown in appearance, this cigar has a woody, toasty character. The smoke is earthy and medium bodied, with a dry finish.

88PointsView Original Review

Light in appearance with some stitchy veins. It's a creamy smoke with dried orange peel and floral notes rounding out the flavor.

89PointsView Original Review

Oily and reddish brown in appearance, this cigar has a woody, toasty character. The smoke is earthy and medium bodied, with a dry finish.

88PointsView Original Review

A cigar with some inconsistency. It is beautifully made, but lacks depth in its medium to full-bodied smoke. There is a hint of nutmeg. But it stays quite flat.

88PointsView Original Review

Cigar Insider

2 Reviews

This cigar has adry, balsa-wood character and some roughness to the smoke.

84PointsView Original Review

This lonsdale has a loose draw and an even burn. It's medium in body, with inconsistent flavors that are flat at times. It has notes of cream and nuts. Some gr…

85PointsView Original Review
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Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

4.7 Average Rating 58 Reviews

WW D.
★★★★★ Excellent cigar can’t wait to

Excellent cigar can’t wait to order more

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CCello J.
★★★★★ Cazadores

I’d been waiting a long time for these inexpensive Lonsdale cigars to be back in stock. The Fonseca brand was founded in 1892 when Don Francisco E. Fonseca established a factory and cigar brand bearing the family name in Havana. It is the only Cuban cigar that is wrapped in silk tissue paper, and it is almost always sold out. Cigar snobs might think this is because the Fonseca is one of the least expensive Cuban cigars available, but then the Cohiba Siglo VI is also always sold out as well, and it is one of the most expensive! The Fonseca No.1 gives a nice, long hour of enjoyment in the late afternoon or early evening. With a guillotine cut, the draw is excellent and can be successfully smoked down to an inch, provided you burn off the gasses as it shortens. I look forward to the next time the No.1 is back in stock!

Fonseca No. 1 review by Cello J. — September 6, 2020
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VVincent C.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Nice cigar very creamy mild

Nice cigar very creamy mild some notes of pepper vanilla.but I did find it a bit tight on the draw. But it did open up and smoke was nice.

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PPw C.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Smooth draw, great taste, fantastic

Smooth draw, great taste, fantastic service

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JJoy G.
★★★★★ Great cigars! Just long delivery

Great cigars! Just long delivery time, but the are worth the wait!

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DDarrie B.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Very tasty. You describe it

Very tasty. You describe it as Spicy; but I tend to feel it is more Floral. Whatever; it was very good.

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GGerald N.
★★★★★ Fonseca No. 1.

This an excellent cigar. For what you pay it's a good deal. Great burn and great flavor.. Thx Guys

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AAlexander M.
★★★★★ Very trustworthy

Very safe, reliable and easy process with the highest quality cigars anywhere.

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DDavid S.
★★★★★ Awesome easy smoke

What a fantastic cigar. New favorite.

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FFredrick B.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★☆☆ Great taste very hard to draw.

I love the taste BUT these cigars are very hard to draw even after Piercing them With a cigar poker . I’m hoping that after hanging out in my Humidor For a few months that they relax a little bit . As far as CCG goes we got off to a rocky start but it was all Straighten out .

Fonseca No. 1 review by Fredrick B. — December 11, 2019
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KKazimierz Z.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Smooth

For the price, it’s really good and worth passing the cigar out for gifts.

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CCatalin T.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ The best

I’ m about to finish cigars, ready for NexT order

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RRonald R.
★★★★★ Super

Super great como nunca

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MMichael B.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Fonseca No. 1

Excellent cigar and customer service. Fast shipping.

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ARAnonymous Reviewer✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Perfect packaging. Arrived promptly to Canada.

CCG is the only place to shop for Cubans... other than Cuba

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AAllan C.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Every Single Time!!!

Easy to order. Shipped securely. Great cigars. Love these guys!

Fonseca No. 1 review by Allan C. — June 25, 2019
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JJassen D.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ FONSECA

SMOOTH SMOKE WITH EASY DRAW

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BBruce K.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Excellent smoke!

Excellent smoke!

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AAnge C.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★☆☆ Fonceca cigars

This was my second purchase of Fonceca #1, first rate CCG packaging as always, but quiet a few hard draws , it seems that’s the way brand wraps it’s cigars. I’ll try one more order when new inventories arrives then.....

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SShawn L.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Foncseca No. 1

Great cigar

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PPaul Z.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Beautiful

Sweet, smooth cigar that is good value

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CCarlos L.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Never Disappointed

This cigars is well deserving of reordering..Smokes Grea!!!

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TTodd B.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Nice Smoke - Tightly Rolled and Tough Draw

Tightly rolled, both I have smoked have been a tough draw. Over all a nice smoke for the price. Nice hints of spice with a leather backside. I would say a mild cigar. Will let the rest age and see how much better they get.

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家楓 林.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ GGOD

GGOD

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RRichard M.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Good smoke. Easy even draw.

Good smoke. Easy even draw. Even burn. A little on the mild side.

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JJerry W.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★☆ Pretty good taste. Quite smooth

Pretty good taste. Quite smooth

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CCraig C.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Recent purchase

Pleased with the product. Delivery service met my expectations. Will continue to due business with Cuban Cigar Group.

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LLonnie H.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★☆ Replacements better than the last batch

CCG, being the quality merchants that I like to do business with, replaced the bad sticks with some that so far seem to be in fine form. I placed my order on the 10th of May and it came in on the 23rd, with 6 Fonseca No. 1s to replace the bad ones. I am enjoying one as I write this! Thanks again, CCG, for a great experience.

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RRicardo F.
★★★★★ Great Cigars

They came perfect. 0 complaints.

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LLonnie H.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★☆☆ Okay smoke

I ordered several of these and every one was a very hard draw. Nice flavor when you could get smoke. Won't waste my money on them again. I will stick with my favorite...Romeo y Julieta and Monte Cristo.

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RRalph S.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★☆ Morning Smoke

Have found my share of knots making the draw a tough sometimes. This a very smooth smoke and great morning or first smoke of the day.

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RRobben K.
★★★★★ Great Smoke

This box shipped to the states with no problems, Smokes were well packaged and arrived fresh and tasty. Could not ask for a better service.

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LLeland L.
★★★☆☆ Fonseca #1

This is presented so well ,and now I know why. Good smoke but flavor not quite what you'd expect in a good Cuban. Never really changed the whole way through. Kind of nutty, & bitter.

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GGeorge M.
★★★★★ Product and service were excellent.

Product and service were excellent. The smoke has been good too.

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JJosie G.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Great Cigar

Great cigars! Box was well packaged and cigars were in excellent shape. Will definitely order again.

Fonseca No. 1 review by Josie G. — December 26, 2017
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RRichard M.
★★★★★ Outstanding Service

Fantastic smokes arrived in Scotland in 6 days. Absolutely first class.

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LLarry L.
★★★★★ Reputable Seller

Just as advertised. Item arrived safely and i am completely satisfied. I look forward to buying from you in the future.

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KKevin C.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Fonseca No. 1

The product arrived to my door in a little over a month from ordering, but the product came in as expected. The packaging was opened for inspection by CCG and they were authentic cubans as promised. I will be ordering again.

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SSimon V.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Very happy

Always sceptical when dealing with Cuban cigar purveyors for the first time. Couldnt be happier. Customer service was great, tracking of shipment spot on, quality of cigars excellent. Have already placed a second order.Highly recommended after first experience.

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MMichael G.
★★★★☆ fonseca

nice balanced mild to med cigar with tasty flavors...

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BBugra M.
★★★★★ Impressive

Despite the looo...ong shipping time, cigars were in a perfect condition. Before I ordered them, I had doubts such as what they were fake, or what if the cigars are in poor condition; however they were perfect and %100 real Cuban cigars. I hope, my next purchase will arrive sooner and wouldn't have to wait a month.

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HHugh C.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Fonseca 1 review

arrived and in great condition. Lovely smokes!!

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LLarry P.
★★★★★ Fonseca No. 1

I received my order. Stogie's were as described. They are almost 2 years old. I am waiting until June for their second birthday to enjoy.

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RRitchie C.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★☆ The Rogue

This beast is a real Rogue. Some part of the filler caught and burned like brimstone. The thing had great overall mystery and flavor...light to medium, more medium with that something we all know and love about Cuban cigars. Despite the crazy burn, I loved the damn thing. Hey, it cost 8 bucks and it's a Cuban! Great casual entertainment for sitting in the afternoon sun. I ordered a couple more.

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SSalvador B.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Excellent experience

Cigars came in a timely fashion. I asked for the box to be opened and inspected (the option you should select) cigars came in perfect condition and were great to share with family and friends during the holidays.

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CCathie A.
★★★★★ Great!

They were great and am buying more...

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CCraig C.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Fonseca No1

Not a well-known cigar, however a hidden gem. A smooth rich easy going cigar I must say I've enjoyed smoking this cigar & I will buy it again.

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AAnthony H.
★★★★☆ Not bad for the price

These are good everyday cigars. Not mind blowing, bug good tobaccos flavor.

Fonseca No. 1 review by Anthony H. — November 28, 2016
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SSimon L.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★☆ Good quality in the most part

So far one of the cigars the outer leaf came loose and the cigar didn't stay intact completely but good on the whole

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RRalph S.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Morning Smoke

This is a great morning cigar or for when you just want a something smooth and mellow, with a great taste.

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TTrevor M.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Fonceca no1

Great cigar after sitting in the humidor. Do not smoke fresh

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WWinfield Y.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Great smokes

I've bought these cigars severe times and always enjoy them. I frequently see them described as "for beginners" and consider that as a dismissive description. For me it's about taste and this one delivers. I don't care if it's full strength or mild, as long as it's flavorful. Construction has always been good. My only complaint is they are very moist and need some time in the humidor to balance out before smoking. To much moisture has a negative impact on taste. Very fast shipping.

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SStephen C.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Love these smokes. Mild to

Love these smokes. Mild to the end. My favorite

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JJames K.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ Great Smoke!

On the advice of Cuban Cigar Group, I purchased a box when my regular Hoyo Epicure 1's were out of stock. Great recommendation! A classic Lonsdale size, with a very nice medium wrap. Cigar starts out a bit rough, but a bout a half an inch in, it smooth's out and becomes an excellent cigar. This is on of those cigar I hate to snuff out. Hints of leather, coffee and even a slight taste of vanilla. Nice even draw and burn. Overall, a great after golf cigar!

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KKhalid A.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★☆ Khalid Alshaban

Good tasting

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BBill✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★ I would recommend trying one.

This cigar has a consistent flavor and strength that is perfect if you are looking for a relaxing smoke. I am a beginner and I would classify it being a light to medium. I would recommend trying one.

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MMaksim
★★★☆☆ nice mellow cigar

Would be a nice mellow cigar if it wasn't that plugged. Could hardly get any smoke from it till the second half.

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SSkip✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★☆ good smoke

Fresh out of the box flavor a bit lacking a little too humid and tight draw but a good smoke. Let them rest enough to acquire the right humidity the draw gets more consistent and they seem to absorb and deliver a unique spiciness that is easy to enjoy.

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