Fonseca Habana Seleccion

[JFellows]

I had the pleasure of smoking one of these on this beautiful warm afternoon. I believe the size (7x50 or so) is called the Seleccion #1, and it retails for $6-7 or so.

The construction was absolutely flawless, and the cigar had a beautiful color and sheen to it (unfortunately, my cell phone camera has a hard time picking up on this).

The burn and ash were both perfect. As you can see in the picture, the ash was a beige-grey color and held on for well over two inches. It only required the slightest touch-up to the burn towards the very end of the smoke.

Flavor-wise, it was absolutely delicious. Lots of sweet, earthy flavors that were strong but not overpowering.

I'd highly recommend this cigar.

[HersheyWalker]

I would never smoke a cigar just for the flavors. Waste of time in my book. I'd rather smoke a cigar that tastes like a turd with some body to it than one that hints at cherries and mint, but is like sucking on air.

Case in point, today I smoked a CAO Brazilla, and I can tell why people would like it. It had unique flavors that stood out, but was so mild and drew too easily, with minimal smoke. I was disappointed to say the least.

[JFellows]

I would never smoke a cigar just for the flavors. Waste of time in my book. I'd rather smoke a cigar that tastes like a turd with some body to it than one that hints at cherries and mint, but is like sucking on air.

Case in point, today I smoked a CAO Brazilla, and I can tell why people would like it. It had unique flavors that stood out, but was so mild and drew too easily, with minimal smoke. I was disappointed to say the least.

What in god's name are you talking about? Are you drunk?

[heftysmokes]

What in god's name are you talking about? Are you drunk?

I'm going to have to agree with the Dude on this one.

[HersheyWalker]

Just throwing in my honest opinion. Different strokes for different folks and all that.

[JFellows]

Haha...fair enough, I suppose. Although I'm still a bit confused about your comment...the Habana Seleccion gave out ample volumes of smoke, had a solid medium body, etc...Oh well!

[HersheyWalker]

Haha...fair enough, I suppose. Although I'm still a bit confused about your comment...the Habana Seleccion gave out ample volumes of smoke, had a solid medium body, etc...Oh well!

I did not know that.

I assumed from the absence of any adjectives describing the cigar's strength that it had none.

Then I assumed that your second post was related to me not liking the well liked CAO Brazilla.

[heftysmokes]

Just throwing in my honest opinion. Different strokes for different folks and all that.

I guess I just don't understand why you would rather smoke something that tastes like shit just because it puts out a lot of smoke...but hey, whatever works for you I suppose.

[JFellows]

I guess I just don't understand why you would rather smoke something that tastes like shit just because it puts out a lot of smoke...but hey, whatever works for you I suppose.

That too. I'd rather drink a really tasty low-proof beer than get drunk off of 10% skunky rat piss.

[HersheyWalker]

That is where we differ my friend.

[mills]

I would never smoke a cigar just for the flavors. Waste of time in my book. I'd rather smoke a cigar that tastes like a turd with some body to it than one that hints at cherries and mint, but is like sucking on air.

Case in point, today I smoked a CAO Brazilla, and I can tell why people would like it. It had unique flavors that stood out, but was so mild and drew too easily, with minimal smoke. I was disappointed to say the least.

What in god's name are you talking about? Are you drunk?

Just reread this. Hilarious!

[SamplerMan]

I'm confused. Basically, what you are saying, Hershey, is that flavor in a cigar is the last thing you care about? For me - and I would imagine 99.9% of the members of this forum - would rank flavor at the top of the list. However, a really tight draw or poor burn characteristics would certainly interfere with the overall enjoyment. But a lot of folks can overlook these flaws in favor of flavor. Hey, that rhymes!

Anyway, back to the Fonseca Habana... I concur, it is an excellent cigar!!!