Foundation Cigar Co.
Highclere Castle Edwardian
Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Edwardian is a mild-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 8 sizes, from 5 × 42 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Foundation Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 8 · 5 × 42 to 7 × 48
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. Highclere Castle Edwardian 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.625-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- 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
8 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFoundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Edwardian questions
What does Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Edwardian taste like?
Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Edwardian 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. Highclere Castle Edwardian?
Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Edwardian 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. Highclere Castle Edwardian 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. Highclere Castle Edwardian made?
Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Edwardian is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Edwardian use?
Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Edwardian 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. Highclere Castle Edwardian come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Petit Corona (5 × 42), Corona (5½ × 46), Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Edwardian?
For a 5.625-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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. Highclere Castle Edwardian?
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. Highclere Castle Edwardian?
Cigars with a similar build include Drew Estate Nica Rustica Adobe, Rocky Patel Hamlet 2020 and Espinosa Habano. They share habano wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.