Let's cut straight to this 5 3/8" x 42 parejo from My Father's Fonseca line. Priced at $148.50/box of 20, it rolls Nicaraguan farm-grown tobaccos under a Colorado-tinted Corojo '99 wrapper. The 2020 release pays homage to Cuban heritage through Nicaraguan soil - medium-bodied enough for casual smokers yet layered for seasoned palates. Grab it with dark rum when you want sophistication without pretense.
The initial draws offer roasted almonds dipped in honey cream, with faint white pepper tingle on retrohale. Combustion stays razor-straight - no touch-ups needed. Smoke output leans moderate but carries dense texture.
Cedar planks and cuban coffee emerge at the core. Watch for mineral salt transitions near the band point - likely Jalapa valley tobacco showing its terroir. Ash holds firm for 1.5" despite the 42 RG.
Cocoa powder dusts the tongue in last third without bitterness. The wrapper's red hue translates to subtle cherrywood sweetness. Stopped at 1.5" nub - nicotine buildup stays manageable unlike heavier My Father blends.
The Estelí-rolled tripa larga (long filler) shows Garcia family craftsmanship - ideal draw resistance and seamless cap. Colorado wrapper exhibits minor veins but zero unravelling. Box code suggests 6 months aging potential to amplify sweetness.
