Foundation Cigar Co.
Charter Oak Connecticut Shade
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Connecticut Shade is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Sumatran binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 6¼ × 46.
- Maker
- Foundation Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Sumatran
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 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 Connecticut Shade uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-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 Shade questions
What does Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Connecticut Shade taste like?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Connecticut Shade uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade 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 Shade?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Connecticut Shade 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 Shade 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 Shade made?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Connecticut Shade 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 Connecticut Shade use?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Connecticut Shade uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade 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 Connecticut Shade come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Petit Corona (5¼ × 42), 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 Connecticut Shade?
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 Connecticut Shade?
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 Shade?
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.