Foundation Cigar Co.
Aksum Maduro
Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf binder; Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa) filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 54.
- Maker
- Foundation Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro
- Binder
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 54
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 Maduro uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
- 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFoundation Cigar Co. Aksum Maduro questions
What does Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Maduro taste like?
Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Maduro uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Maduro?
Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Maduro good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Maduro made?
Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Maduro 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 Maduro use?
Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Maduro uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro 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 Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona Gorda (5½ × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Double Corona (7 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Foundation Cigar Co. Aksum Maduro?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 Maduro?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. 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 Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown, Crowned Heads Four Kicks and Nat Sherman Panamericana. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.