Foundation Cigar Co.
Olmec Claro
Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Mexican San Andres Claro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa) filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Foundation Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres Claro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 52
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. Olmec Claro uses a Mexican San Andres Claro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 5.5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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
3 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFoundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro questions
What does Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro taste like?
Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro uses a Mexican San Andres Claro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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. Olmec Claro?
Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro 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. Olmec Claro made?
Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro use?
Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro uses a Mexican San Andres Claro wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona Gorda (5½ × 48), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro?
For a 5.5-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. Olmec Claro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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. Olmec Claro?
Cigars with a similar build include Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro, Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black and Nica Libre. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.