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以 1907 年古巴哈瓦那工坊木桌、舊式雪茄木盒、薄棉紙與成捆菸葉呈現 Fonseca 創始年代氛圍的場景照
創立
1907 年
創辦人
Francisco Fonseca
工廠
Fernando Pérez Germán Factory (formerly La Corona)
產地
Cuba
以捲菸木檯上的菸葉、捲製板、月牙刀與薄棉紙包覆半成品雪茄特寫呈現 Fonseca 哈瓦那捲製工藝的近景照
FINDINGS · Key Facts
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Fonseca was founded in 1892 by Don Francisco E. Fonseca (the son of Spanish immigrants, born in 1868 in Manzanillo, Cuba), who established a factory and cigar brand in Havana -- officially registered in 1907. It is a rare cigar-industry case of "making first, registering later", with a gap of as long as 15 years.

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Finding

Don Francisco Fonseca was famous as a "handsome man" -- the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca mentioned "la rubia cabeza de Fonseca" (Fonseca's blond head) in "Son de negros en Cuba" (Song of the Blacks in Cuba, included in Poet in New York) -- placing Fonseca alongside "the pink of Romeo y Julieta" as symbols of the soul of Cuba.

03
Finding

Fonseca is the only brand in the cigar industry that wraps every cigar in Japanese paper (Washi tissue) -- an innovation by Don Francisco E. Fonseca in the 1910s. The cigar band is attached to the tissue rather than to the cigar itself -- a unique luxury packaging feature in the cigar industry that continues to this day.

04
Finding

Washi Japanese paper -- made from Japanese mulberry fibers, soaked in clear river water, thickened, and filtered through bamboo screens, handmade in Japan since the 7th century. Advantages for wrapping cigars: protects the wrapper from transport damage, does not affect flavor (unlike cedar sheets, which can slightly influence flavor). Fonseca is the only cigar brand in the world whose entire product line is packaged in Washi.

05
Finding

Fonseca No.4 RE Benelux 2010 (5" × 48, vitola: Hermosos No.4, 1,600 numbered sticks × 25/box) - the brand's only Edición Regional -- exclusive to the Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg markets. Still handmade and tissue-paper wrapped. Extremely scarce at 1,600 sticks, it is the most precious RE in the brand's history. Robusto size, Hermosos No.4.

06
Finding

Don Francisco was a "Cuban Tobacco expert" -- he paid attention to tailored clothing, dressed elegantly, and carried a gold cane. 60% of Fonseca cigars were sold for receptions, banquets, gentlemen's clubs, and similar occasions -- a representative example of ceremonial cigars.

07
Finding

After the 1960 年 revolution, the brand was nationalized -- but production never stopped. This is a historical highlight of Fonseca: one of the few brands with uninterrupted production after the revolution. Today it is produced at Lázaro Pena Factory in the small town of Quivican, 哈瓦那省.

08
Finding

The Fonseca brand logo contains Cuba's Morro of Havana + the U.S. Statue of Liberty -- surrounding the portrait of Don Francisco Fonseca himself. It reflects the founder's dual national identity -- a rare cigar-industry case of a personal portrait as the brand logo. Other brands usually use literary scenes, tobacco fields, or cityscapes.

09
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Fonseca was also the first Habanos brand to introduce tin tube packaging -- released in the 1910s, 30 years earlier than aluminum Tubos (which only appeared in the mid-1940s). The cigar industry's culture of "tubed cigars" was pioneered by Fonseca.

10
Finding

Fonseca is the Cuban cigar brand that was 'the first to set up an appreciation room (tasting room) in the factory' - allowing customers to appreciate different blends. This concept predates all of today's La Casa del Habano appreciation salons. At the same time, Fonseca also learned the 'lector' tradition from Partagás - hiring readers to read books to cigar rollers, making work less boring while promoting education.

11
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In 1930, Don Francisco E. Fonseca passed away. His wife, Teresa Boetticher de Fonseca, took over the factory -- a rare case in the cigar industry of a "female heir managing a cigar brand". Doña Teresa worked with tobacco experts to merge the brand with companies such as T. Castañeda and G. Montero into Castañeda, Montero, Empresas de Fonseca, SA. The factory operated until nationalization in 1960.

12
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Fonseca flavor: mild/light strength -- one of the gentlest lines among Cuban cigars. Signature flavors: cream, roasted nuts, light honey, vanilla, faint herbal aroma, and light floral notes. One of the Cuban cigars most easily accepted by beginners -- a representative of the "perfect entry-level Cuban".

13
Finding

Fonseca KDT Cadetes (4½" × 36, vitola: Cadetes) - the brand's entry-level model -- a slim, short panatela with a 36 ring gauge. "KDT" = abbreviation of "Cadetes" (cadets). A 20-40 minute experience, best for beginners or morning enjoyment. Sweetness and earthy aroma. Hand-rolled, tissue-paper wrapped.

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Finding

In 1903, Don Francisco E. Fonseca moved to New York -- operating a factory at 169 Front Street. He obtained U.S. citizenship in 1895. In 1905, he established F.E. Fonseca & Co. at 129 Duane Street in New York's Tribeca district. At the same time, he regularly returned to Cuba to oversee the factory -- a rare U.S.-Cuba dual-base operating model in the cigar industry.

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Fonseca Cosacos (5⅜" × 42, vitola: Cosacos) - the brand's core model -- 135mm × 42 ring gauge Corona. A 50 minute experience, with gentle flavors, suitable for the afternoon. The same model has existed since the brand's founding in 1907, making it one of the cigars with the strongest historical continuity in the cigar industry.

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Fonseca No.1 (6⅜" × 43, vitola: Cazadores) - the brand's largest Lonsdale format. Pepper, woodiness, and a 35 minute experience. Officially marked as discontinued in 2012, but in practice production continued until at least 2017 -- this unusual state of being "discontinued yet still produced" reflects Habanos inventory strategy.

17
Finding

Characteristics of Fonseca cigar bands: white background with pale patterning, Standard Band A (1960s to present, light embossing, white paper) -> Standard Band B (used for 2010 RE, more refined embossing, white paper). The cigar band is applied to the Washi tissue paper -- this unique packaging detail makes Fonseca recognizable at a glance.

18
Finding

A representative of the "perfect entry-level Cuban cigar" -- Fonseca is loved by entry-level enthusiasts because of its mild strength, creamy sweetness, and lack of intimidation for beginners. At the same time, it is also regarded by experienced enthusiasts as the "best morning Cuban" -- at the start of the day, no excessive strength is needed, and Fonseca fits perfectly.

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Finding

Don Francisco was Havana's invisible philanthropist -- at his home in Barrio Cerro, he gathered musicians, painters, and writers. With red wine, olives, and black ham (pata negra), he created an atmosphere of creative freedom. He placed a wooden money box at home -- anyone in need could take from it freely.

20
Finding

Fonseca Delicias (4⅞" × 40, vitola: Standard, short filler) - the brand's only short filler cigar -- burns faster than long filler. Shortbread, creamy sweetness, and light nutmeg -- a representative of the "best morning Cuban". A 25 minute experience.

21
Finding

In the Habanos system, Fonseca is classified as Other (a niche brand). Its main markets are Spain and Canada -- different from the global distribution of other Habanos brands. The price is relatively inexpensive -- it is "one of the Cuban cigars with the highest value for money".

22
Finding

All Fonseca are "totalmente a mano" (entirely handmade), using all Vuelta Abajo tobacco leaves. Delicias is the brand's only short filler cigar, while the others are long filler. Only 2 of the 6 regular formats have been discontinued -- making it one of the brands with the "highest retention rate" in the Habanos system.

23
Finding

Fonseca Invictos (5¼" × 45, vitola: Especiales) - the brand's exclusive format -- this Especiales format is produced only by Fonseca. Discontinued in 2002 -- causing this exclusive format to disappear completely from the Cuban cigar industry.

24
Finding

For Taiwan and Chinese-speaking enthusiasts: Fonseca is the legend of "tissue-paper wrapping" -- this unique craft makes it a "special presence" in cigar collecting. For enthusiasts who love Japanese washi culture, Fonseca carries an additional cultural and emotional connection.

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Finding

In 1915, the brand moved to the Calle Galiano No. 102 factory. In 1911, Don Francisco commissioned the construction of a new factory, reflecting the brand's success. He hired Señor Mecallín -- one of Havana's top cigar rollers at the time -- as manager.

26
Finding

Fonseca and Trinidad are both brands that "were made before they were sold" -- before the Revolution, Fonseca had a 15-year period of "made first, not sold" (before registration in 1892-1907), while Trinidad had a 30-year period of being "diplomatic exclusive" from 1969-1998. Both are representatives of "brands that were made for a long time before being officially launched".

27
Finding

Fonseca Aromas (40 × 140mm, no official vitola name) - discontinued in the late 1980s. This vitola was also used in the past by Romeo y Julieta for the Capulets series until the 1970s. It is now extinct.

28
Finding

Fonseca KDT Cadetes Humidor 2008/2011 (50-stick capacity, Germany 5th Avenue channel) - 50-stick humidors released through 5th Avenue Germany in 2008 and 2011. They are rare commemorative humidors for the brand.

以古巴 Pinar del Río Vuelta Abajo 紅土菸田、菸株、石灰岩山丘與木造乾燥棚晨光大景呈現 Fonseca 產地風土的風景照
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The Legend of Tissue-Wrapped Cigars

If Cohiba is the cigar of the Revolution, Cuaba the pinnacle of figurado craftsmanship, and El Rey del Mundo the king of the world, then Fonseca is "the cigar of Japanese washi paper" - a legendary Cuban cigar brand founded in 1892, the only brand in the cigar industry to wrap its entire product line in Washi tissue, the first to introduce tin-tube packaging, and a brand written into poetry by a Nobel-caliber Spanish poet as a symbol of "the soul of Cuba."

The story begins in Havana in 1892.

The Founder with Dual National Identity

Fonseca was founded in 1892 by Don Francisco E. Fonseca, who established both the factory and the cigar brand in Havana - and it was officially registered in 1907. This is a rare case in the cigar industry of "operating first and registering later," with an interval of as long as 15 years.

Don Francisco (born in 1868 in Manzanillo, Cuba, the son of Spanish immigrants) had a unique dual national identity:

  • Moved to New York in 1903 - operating a factory at 169 Front Street
  • Obtained United States citizenship in 1895
  • Established F.E. Fonseca & Co. at 129 Duane Street in Tribeca, New York, in 1905
  • At the same time, he regularly returned to Cuba to supervise the factory

This was a rare "dual-base American-Cuban" operating model in the cigar industry. Today, the Fonseca brand logo contains the Cuban Morro Castle (Morro of Havana) + the American Statue of Liberty, surrounding a portrait of Don Francisco himself - reflecting the founder's dual national identity. It is also a rare case in the cigar industry of using a personal portrait as the brand logo. Other brands usually use literary scenes, tobacco fields, or city landscapes.

The Only Washi Tissue Wrapping in the Cigar Industry

Fonseca is the only brand in the cigar industry that wraps every cigar in Japanese washi paper (Washi tissue) - an innovation by Don Francisco E. Fonseca in the 1910s that continues to this day.

The cigar band is attached to the tissue rather than to the cigar itself - a uniquely luxurious packaging feature in the cigar industry.

What Is Washi Paper?

Washi Japanese paper - made from Japanese mulberry fibers, soaked in clear river water, thickened, and then filtered through bamboo screens, has been handmade in Japan since the 7th century.

Advantages for wrapping cigars:

  • Protects the wrapper from damage during transport
  • Does not affect flavor (unlike cedar sheets, which can subtly influence flavor)
  • Maintains optimal humidity (as enthusiasts believe)
  • Creates an extremely luxurious visual presentation

Fonseca is the only cigar brand in the world whose entire product line is wrapped in Washi.

Another First in the History of Cigar Packaging

Fonseca was also the first Habanos brand to introduce tin-tube packaging - released in the 1910s, 30 years earlier than aluminum Tubos, which did not appear until the mid-1940s. The culture of "tubed cigars" in the cigar industry was pioneered by Fonseca.

Therefore, Fonseca holds two firsts in the history of cigar packaging:

  1. The first to wrap cigars in Washi tissue (1910s)
  2. The first to package cigars in tin tubes (1910s)

Federico García Lorca's Poem

Don Francisco Fonseca was known as a "handsome man" - the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca mentioned him in "Son de negros en Cuba" ("Song of the Blacks in Cuba," included in "Poet in New York"):

"la rubia cabeza de Fonseca" (Fonseca's blond head)

Lorca placed Fonseca's blond hair alongside the "pink of Romeo y Julieta" as symbols of the "soul of Cuba."

Federico García Lorca was one of the most important Spanish poets of the 20th century - this literary endorsement allowed Fonseca's story to enter the history of Spanish literature.

A Representative of Ceremonial Cigars

Don Francisco was a "Cuban Tobacco expert" - he paid attention to tailored clothing, elegant dress, and carried a golden cane.

60% of Fonseca cigars were sold for receptions, banquets, gentlemen's clubs, and similar occasions - making it a representative of the "ceremonial cigar."

It was even the first Cuban cigar brand to set up an appreciation room (tasting room) inside the factory - allowing clients to appreciate different blends. This concept predated all of today's La Casa del Habano appreciation salons.

At the same time, Fonseca also adopted the "lector" tradition of Partagás - hiring readers to read books aloud to torcedores, making work less monotonous while promoting education.

Havana's Invisible Philanthropist

Don Francisco was Havana's invisible philanthropist - musicians, painters, and writers gathered at his home in Barrio Cerro. With red wine, olives, and black ham (pata negra), he created an atmosphere of creative freedom.

He placed a wooden money box in his home - anyone in need could take from it freely.

This generosity made Don Francisco Havana's "silent benefactor".

In 1915, the brand moved to the factory at Calle Galiano No. 102. In 1911, Don Francisco commissioned the construction of a new factory, reflecting the brand's success. He hired Señor Mecallín - one of Havana's top torcedores at the time - as supervisor.

The Widow's Succession

Don Francisco E. Fonseca passed away in 1930. His wife, Teresa Boetticher de Fonseca, took over the factory - a rare case in the cigar industry of a female heir operating a cigar brand.

Doña Teresa worked with tobacco specialists to merge the brand with companies such as T. Castañeda and G. Montero into Castañeda, Montero, Empresas de Fonseca, SA. The factory operated until nationalization in 1960.

After the Revolution in 1960, the brand was nationalized - but production was never interrupted. This is a historical highlight of Fonseca: one of the few brands whose production continued uninterrupted after the Revolution. Today it is produced at the Lázaro Pena Factory in the small town of Quivican, Havana Province.

Flavor: The Perfect Introduction to Cuba

Fonseca's flavor: mild/light strength - one of the gentlest families among Cuban cigars.

Characteristic flavors: cream, toasted nuts, light honey, vanilla, delicate herbal notes, and light floral aromas. It is one of the most approachable Cuban cigars for beginners - a representative of the "perfect introduction to Cuba."

At the same time, experienced enthusiasts also regard it as the "best morning Cuban" - when the day begins, there is no need for excessive intensity, and Fonseca is perfect.

In the Habanos system, Fonseca is classified as Other (a niche brand). Its main markets are Spain and Canada - different from the global distribution of other Habanos brands. Its price is relatively inexpensive - making it "one of the Cuban cigars with the best value-for-money."

All Fonseca cigars are "totalmente a mano" (entirely handmade), using all Vuelta Abajo tobacco. Delicias is the brand's only short filler cigar, while the others are long filler. Among the 6 regular formats, only 2 have been discontinued - making it one of the brands with the highest retention rate in the Habanos system.

Flagship Products: 4 Regular Formats Supporting a Century-Old Brand

Fonseca KDT Cadetes (4½" × 36, vitola: Cadetes) - the brand's entry-level model - a slim, short panatela with a 36 ring gauge. "KDT" = abbreviation of "Cadetes" (cadets). A 20-40 minute experience, best for beginners or morning enjoyment. Sweetness and earthy aromas. Hand-rolled and tissue-wrapped.

Fonseca Cosacos (5⅜" × 42, vitola: Cosacos) - the brand's core model - a 135mm × 42 ring gauge Corona. A 50-minute experience, gentle flavor, suitable for afternoon enjoyment. Established in 1907 and still in the same format today, it is one of the cigars with the strongest historical continuity in the cigar industry.

Fonseca Delicias (4⅞" × 40, vitola: Standard, short filler) - the brand's only short filler cigar - burns faster than long filler. Shortbread, creamy sweetness, light nutmeg - a representative of the "best morning Cuban." A 25-minute experience.

Fonseca No.1 (6⅜" × 43, vitola: Cazadores) - the brand's largest format, a Lonsdale. Pepper, woodiness, and a 35-minute experience. Officially marked as discontinued in 2012, but in practice production continued until at least 2017 - this unusual state of "discontinued yet still produced" reflects Habanos' inventory strategy.

Rare Discontinued Formats

Fonseca Invictos (5¼" × 45, vitola: Especiales) - an exclusive brand format - this Especiales format was produced only by Fonseca. Discontinued in 2002 - causing this exclusive format to disappear completely from the Cuban cigar industry.

Fonseca Aromas (40 × 140mm, no official vitola name) - discontinued in the late 1980s. This vitola was also used by Romeo y Julieta for the Capulets series until the 1970s. Today it is extinct.

The Brand's Only RE: An Extremely Scarce 1,600 Cigars

Fonseca No.4 RE Benelux 2010 (5" × 48, vitola: Hermosos No.4, 1,600 numbered cigars × 25/box) - the brand's only Edición Regional - exclusive to the Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg markets. Still handmade and tissue-wrapped. Extremely scarce at 1,600 cigars, it is the most precious RE in the brand's history. Robusto size, Hermosos No.4.

What the Chinese-Language World Should Know About Fonseca

For enthusiasts in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia:

  1. This is the legend of "Japanese washi wrapping" - for enthusiasts who love Japanese washi culture, Fonseca carries an additional cultural and emotional connection. It is the only brand in the cigar industry whose entire product line is wrapped in Washi tissue.

  2. A "perfect introduction to Cuba" essential for appreciation: KDT Cadetes or Delicias is the most approachable gateway into the world of Cuban cigars - mild strength, creamy sweetness, and not intimidating for beginners.

  3. Cosacos is a "century-old cigar": Established in 1907 and still in the same format today, it is one of the cigars with the strongest historical continuity in the cigar industry. A 50-minute experience with gentle flavor.

  4. No.4 RE Benelux 2010 is a rare collectible: Extremely scarce at 1,600 cigars, still tissue-wrapped - the most precious RE in the brand's history.

  5. Aged Invictos (pre-2002) is a sacred collectible: The combination of an "exclusive format in the cigar industry", discontinuation, and Fonseca's tissue wrapping makes it the highest honor in the eyes of collectors.

  6. Authenticity identification: White Washi tissue wrapping, the cigar band attached to the tissue, and the Lázaro Pena factory stamp - all three must align for it to be genuine. Counterfeits have great difficulty replicating the texture of Japanese washi - this is Fonseca's authenticity-identification feature.

  7. The cultural bonus of Federico García Lorca's poem: For enthusiasts who love Spanish literature, Fonseca is an essential "literary cigar" for appreciation - written into "Poet in New York" by Lorca alongside Romeo y Julieta.

Why Fonseca Is the "Legend of Tissue-Wrapped Cigars"

Fonseca is not a showy cigar. It does not have the luxurious aura of Cohiba, the mystery of Trinidad, or the powerful impact of Bolívar.

It follows the "tissue-wrapping route" - defining the brand through packaging craftsmanship, dual national identity, literary connection, and elegant ritual. Just like Don Francisco E. Fonseca, who moved from Havana to New York in 1903, yet quietly gave to others in Havana.

For beginners, Fonseca KDT Cadetes is the simplest gateway into "Cuban cigars" - 36 ring gauge, 20 minutes, mild strength, and not intimidating for anyone.

For seasoned connoisseurs, Fonseca Cosacos is a century-old cigar, Delicias is the best morning cigar, and No.1 is the largest format.

For Cuban factory-director-level enthusiasts, Fonseca has four unique values:

  • It is the only brand in the cigar industry whose entire product line is wrapped in Washi tissue - a perfect combination of Japan's 7th-century tradition and Cuban cigar culture
  • It was the first Habanos brand to introduce tin-tube packaging (30 years earlier than aluminum tubes) - a pioneer in the history of cigar packaging
  • It is a symbol of the "soul of Cuba" in Federico García Lorca's poetry - "Fonseca's blond hair" placed alongside the "pink of Romeo y Julieta"
  • It is one of the few brands whose production never stopped after the Revolution - 133 years without discontinuation, a continuity extremely rare in the cigar industry

Don Francisco E. Fonseca, who founded the factory in Havana in 1892, moved to New York in 1903, wrapped every cigar in Japanese washi paper, and was written into "Poet in New York" by Lorca, continues his elegant ritual today in every sheet of white Washi tissue.


Appreciating Fonseca at W Cigar Bar

Fonseca is one of the Cuban cigars that W Cigar Bar (located in Da'an District, Taipei) continues to recommend to enthusiasts. The Fonseca series appreciation experience personally curated by "Cigar Prince" Wilson Tsai - from the introductory KDT Cadetes to the century-old Cosacos format - allows Taipei cigar lounge enthusiasts to fully understand the brand's context in a cigar bistro-level appreciation space.

W Cigar Bar advances through four official channels for Cuban cigars: PCC authorized distributor (Pacific Cigar Company), Cuban official state-run stores, Swiss general agent, and Spanish general agent - diversified official sourcing and multiple genuine-product certification chains, the most critical pedigree for Taiwanese cigar enthusiasts when identifying authenticity. W Cigar Bar also provides aged versions for appreciation and collection, making it one of the few cigar bistros in Da'an District that combines orthodox Habanos pedigree with aged depth.

For Fonseca enthusiasts:

  • Beginners: Experiencing Fonseca KDT Cadetes or Delicias at W Cigar Bar is the easiest starting point for entering the world of Cuban cigars - mild strength, creamy sweetness, 20-25 minutes
  • Advanced enthusiasts: W Cigar Bar's VIP cigar cellar service can collect Fonseca No.1 (marked discontinued in 2012 but continuously produced) and aged Cosacos (the aged version of a century-old same-format cigar)
  • Collectors: W Cigar Bar introduces the extremely rare Fonseca No.4 RE Benelux 2010 (1,600 numbered cigars) and aged Invictos (an exclusive cigar-industry format discontinued in 2002)

W Cigar Bible (bible.wcigarbar.com) is the cigar culture knowledge base of W Cigar Bar, created with full dedication by "Cigar Prince" Wilson Tsai, compiling the complete histories, craftsmanship, products, and cultural stories of 60+ Cuban and non-Cuban brands.


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比較 Fonseca 代表系列 Cosacos、KDT Cadetes、Delicias、No.1 的環徑、長度與風格的規格資訊表
1907

Fonseca 經典系列

Fonseca Classic Line· 1907

Fonseca 1907 創立至今的核心經典系列——含 Cosacos、KDT Cadetes、Delicias 等品牌經典規格。

Fonseca 馮塞卡 Cosacos
Cazadores · Cazadores
42 環徑 · 130 mm
力道:mild-medium
1907

Fonseca No.1 系列

Fonseca No.1· 1907

Fonseca 旗艦 Lonsdale——No.1 是 Fonseca「優雅紳士」風格最完整的呈現。

HISTORY · 歷史時間軸
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1868
milestone

Don Francisco E. Fonseca 出生

古巴 Manzanillo 出生,西班牙移民兒子。

1892
founded

哈瓦那創立工廠

Don Francisco 創立工廠與雪茄品牌。先做 15 年才正式註冊。

1903
milestone

移居紐約

紐約+哈瓦那雙基地經營。

1907
milestone

正式註冊品牌

從此開始品牌真正起飛。

1910
milestone

雪茄包裝史兩個第一

第一個用 Washi 和紙包雪茄、第一個用錫管。後者比鋁管早 30 年。

1915
milestone

移到 Calle Galiano No. 102

品牌正式進入新工廠。

1929
milestone

Lorca 寫《詩人在紐約》

Federico García Lorca 詩中「Fonseca 的金髮」與「Romeo y Julieta 的粉紅」並列為古巴靈魂象徵。

1930
milestone

Don Francisco 過世

妻子 Teresa Boetticher 接手——女性繼承人經營雪茄品牌的案例。

1960
milestone

革命後國有化

但生產從未中斷——是 Fonseca 的歷史亮點。

1985
discontinued

Aromas 停產

40 × 140mm 規格在 1980 年代後期消失。

2002
discontinued

Invictos 停產

品牌獨家 Especiales 規格徹底消失於古巴雪茄業。

2010
launched_product

首次也是唯一的 RE

Fonseca No.4 RE Benelux(1,600 支編號)。

2012
milestone

No.1 標示停產但持續生產

持續生產到至少 2017 年。「停產但持續生產」反映 Habanos 庫存策略。

以深色皮革沙發、西班牙雪松雪茄櫃、黃銅菸灰缸與昏黃壁燈呈現 Fonseca 高級雪茄品鑑會所文化空間的氛圍照
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