Foundation Cigar Co.
Highclere Castle Victorian
Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Victorian is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano (high-priming) wrapper; Brazilian Mata Fina binder; Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa, Ometepe) filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 5 × 42 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Foundation Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano (high-priming)
- Binder
- Brazilian Mata Fina
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa, Ometepe)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- full
- 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 Victorian uses an Ecuadorian Habano (high-priming) 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- 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 Victorian questions
What does Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Victorian taste like?
Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Victorian uses an Ecuadorian Habano (high-priming) 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 Victorian?
Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Victorian is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Victorian good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Victorian made?
Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Victorian 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 Victorian use?
Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Victorian uses an Ecuadorian Habano (high-priming) wrapper over a Brazilian Mata Fina binder, with Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa, Ometepe) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Victorian 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 Victorian?
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 Victorian?
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 Victorian?
Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje Cojonu, Padrón 1926 Serie and 601 by Espinosa La Bomba. They share habano wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.