Foundation Cigar Co.
Charter Oak Broadleaf Maduro
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf Maduro is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Sumatran binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 6¼ × 46.
- Maker
- Foundation Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
- Binder
- Sumatran
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 4½ × 50 to 6¼ × 46
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 Maduro 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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 Maduro questions
What does Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf Maduro taste like?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf Maduro 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 Maduro?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf Maduro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf Maduro good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf Maduro made?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf 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. Charter Oak Broadleaf Maduro use?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Sumatran binder, with Nicaraguan 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 Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Lonsdale (6¼ × 46), Rothschild (4½ × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Grande (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Broadleaf 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. Charter Oak Broadleaf Maduro?
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 Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aroma de Cuba Original, Tatuaje La Riqueza and Chillin' Moose Too. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.