Foundation Cigar Co.
Charter Oak Connecticut
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Foundation Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Connecticut
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera William Ventura
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 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 Connecticut uses an Ecuador Connecticut 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFoundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Connecticut questions
What does Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Connecticut taste like?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Connecticut uses an Ecuador Connecticut 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. Charter Oak Connecticut?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Connecticut 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. Charter Oak Connecticut 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. Charter Oak Connecticut made?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Connecticut is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Connecticut use?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Connecticut uses an Ecuador Connecticut 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 Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Rothschild (4½ × 50), Rothschild (4½ × 50), 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. Charter Oak Connecticut?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Connecticut?
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. Charter Oak Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include Room101 Farce Connecticut, Ashton Cabinet Selection and Diamond Crown Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.