Foundation Cigar Co.
Olmec Maduro
Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Mexican San Andres Negro Maduro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 52.
- Maker
- Foundation Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres Negro Maduro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 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 Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Negro Maduro 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFoundation Cigar Co. Olmec Maduro questions
What does Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Maduro taste like?
Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Negro Maduro 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 Maduro?
Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Maduro 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. Olmec Maduro made?
Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Maduro 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 Maduro use?
Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Negro Maduro 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 Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona Gorda (5½ × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Double Corona (7 × 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. Olmec Maduro?
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. Olmec Maduro?
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 Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Juárez, Domain Cigars Neutron and Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.