“Got twenty (20) Fonseca Arana Robustos in the mail last week. Gave them a five days in the humidor and smoked the first one this evening. I gave these a try as an everyday summer smoke because I truly enjoy their Casa Magna Colorado Robusto. I was very happy with the even burn and flavors of the Arana! Certainly tastes more expensive than it really is. Give this cigar a try -- it is well worth the price!”
“This new blend by Fonseca is quite a little treat. If you're looking for that same classic Fonseca flavor and love the Habana Selección and the Cubano Limitado, you'll like this. In addition to these flavors, it delivers with notes of smoked cinnamon, wood, and medium shoe leather without being overpowering or light footed. A solid medium-bodied performer, this cigar will deliver all the Fonseca goodness with plenty of wallet breathing room.”
“Just received a bundle today, lit one this evening and was quite impressed. I figure with a little humidor time, they will be even better. It draws nice, burned even, and only a $1.50 a stick...(coronas) My only regret is, I didn't try them sooner.”
“Recevied this in a sampler, and I couldn't figure out why the journal I keep on cigars. This Fonseca was noting like an enty I had made months ago concerning my feelings on the cigar. I then noticed that the secon one had the darker wraper, and met the description of pepper within the flavor. I have to make an aplogy to all those who enjoy pepper in a cigar, since it was not something I desire in the least bid. However, after my son who is also a lover of the stick, expressed is love for a peppery flavor. This will meet that description without going overboard for people such as myself who don't care for the tase of pepper. Well constructed, and even though it had only been in the humidor a couple of days. The burn was pretty much even, and while it may not be a cigar I would choose. It is very easy to see why there would be others that would. I smoked it down to the nub, and I would place this in the moderate category. More humidor time would also help the cigar last longer, and the small size cigars that make up most of the samplers, need all the time they can get. A 5 X 50 has to be made pretty well in order to get a slow burning time. That is probably one of the greatest attributes of the Cuban cigar. A 6 X 52 Cuban will hang with a 7.5 X 84 5 Vegas Gold 7.5 X 84. There are also non Cubans that I have received from CI that have a nice slow burn without sacrificing a good draw. This is a cigar that I would suggest any person who likes a small step above a mild, with a slight peppery flavor, should give them a chance”
“So I just got my 20 pack in the mail. This cigar is the best purchase I feel I have made from Cigars International. Smooth dark flavors almost like the Carlos Torano exodus 50 years. The best Fonseca I have smoked and I have tried a few in my young life. With this price on coronas it has become my new favorite. Thank you Manolo and CI for this amazing smoke. I'm blown away”