Foundation Cigar Co.
Aksum Claro
Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Claro wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf binder; Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa) filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Foundation Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Claro
- Binder
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsFoundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Claro wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFoundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro questions
What does Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro taste like?
Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Claro wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro?
Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro made?
Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro use?
Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Claro wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, with Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona Gorda (5½ × 48), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Claro?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII, Drew Estate ACID Blue and Southern Draw Rose of Sharon. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.