Foundation Cigar Co.
Charter Oak Habano
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Habano is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5¼ × 42 to 6¼ × 46.
- Maker
- Foundation Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5¼ × 42 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 Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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. Charter Oak Habano questions
What does Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Habano taste like?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Habano?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Habano is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Habano 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 Habano made?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Habano 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 Habano use?
Foundation Cigar Co. Charter Oak Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan 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 Habano come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Petite Corona (5¼ × 42), Lonsdale (6¼ × 46), 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 Habano?
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 Habano?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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. Charter Oak Habano?
Cigars with a similar build include Espinosa Habano, Tatuaje El Triunfador and Oliva Serie O. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.