Foundation Cigar Co.
Charter Oak Broadleaf
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Foundation Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera William Ventura
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 4½ × 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. Charter Oak Broadleaf uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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. Charter Oak Broadleaf questions
What does Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf taste like?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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. Charter Oak Broadleaf?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf 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. Charter Oak Broadleaf made?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf use?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Rothschild (4½ × 50), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Torpedo (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf?
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. Charter Oak Broadleaf?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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. Charter Oak Broadleaf?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Le Careme, La Aurora 107 USA and Henry Clay Classic. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.