The My Father Fonseca Toro Gordo demands attention with its beefy 6"x55 frame and Colorado-hued Nicaraguan wrapper. This 2020 release from the Garcia family revives the historic Fonseca brand through a box-pressed parejo format. At about $10.50 per stick in 20-count boxes, it offers medium-strength complexity that bridges traditional Cuban elegance with modern Nicaraguan craftsmanship.
The oily wrapper gives cold draws of cedar plank and faint cinnamon. Construction feels dense yet draws smoothly - typical Pepín García factory precision.
Creamy cashew notes dominate initial puffs, with baking spices emerging on retrohale. Thin smoke output compared to typical My Father cigars, but burn line stays razor-sharp.
Espresso grounds and wet earth flavors surface at the halfway point. Pepper intensity builds moderately while maintaining balance through the Nicaraguan core. Slight tar accumulation detected at the nub.
Strength peaks at medium-full with leather and cocoa powder dominance. Retrohales carry toasted almond bitterness that pairs well with rum cocktails. The 55 ring gauge requires 90+ minutes to smoke fully.
