Foundation Cigar Co.
Menelik
Foundation Cigar Co. Menelik is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 5⅝ × 46.
- Maker
- Foundation Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 5⅝ × 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. Menelik 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: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFoundation Cigar Co. Menelik questions
What does Foundation Cigar Co. Menelik taste like?
Foundation Cigar Co. Menelik 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. Menelik?
Foundation Cigar Co. Menelik is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Foundation Cigar Co. Menelik 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. Menelik made?
Foundation Cigar Co. Menelik is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Foundation Cigar Co. Menelik use?
Foundation Cigar Co. Menelik 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. Menelik come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Foundation Cigar Co. Menelik?
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. Menelik?
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. Menelik?
Cigars with a similar build include Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, La Finca and Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador). They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.