Foundation Charter Oak Habano
- Origin Nicaragua
- Wrapper Habano Ecuador
- Binder Nicaragua
- Filler Nicaragua
- Strength Medium
Foundation Cigar may be one of the new kids on the block of premium cigars, but that shouldn’t scare you away. The newer cigar company was founded by Nicholas Melillo just over five years ago and has been producing some exceptional cigars since its launch. If that name sounds familiar, Nick was the man at Drew Estate responsible for sourcing the quality leaf used in Drew Estate’s traditional cigar offerings and implementing quality control standards that transformed his former employer into the behemoth it is today. He credits his passion for tobacco to his grandfather who gave him his 1st cigar when he was 18. From there, Nick devoured knowledge on tobacco and turned his passion into a career. With 20 years of experience at his back, he launched Foundation and quickly established a reputation for creating outstanding cigars under his own banner.
The Charter Oak Habano is a special cigar for Melillo. It pays homage to his home state of Connecticut in more ways than one. The box and label feature the image of an ancient oak tree famous as one of our country’s greatest symbols of strength and independence. This spectacular line of premium cigars has captivated smokers by creating a well made cigar with lots of flavor that won’t break the bank. Charter Oak uses a blend of Nicaraguan fillers and binder leaves, and it is topped by a beautiful, dark brown Ecuadorian Habano wrapper leaf. Tasting notes include toasted woods, nuts, and earth along with hints of pepper, citrus, and vanilla. It’s easy to understand why Charter Oak cigars are so popular. They are smack dab in the sweet spot of flavor, quality, and price.