Foundation Charter Oak Shade Size: 6 × 52Vitola: ToroWrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut ShadeBinder: NicaraguanFillers: Nicaraguan (Estelí and Jalapa)Flavor Notes: Buttered toast,... Read more
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Size: 6 × 52
Vitola: Toro
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan (Estelí and Jalapa)
Flavor Notes: Buttered toast, sweet cream, cedar, white pepper, dry hay, vanilla, almond, light honey, soft earth, herbal tea
Pairing Notes: Vanilla latte, almond croissant, golden ale, chamomile tea, bourbon cream, vanilla pudding, pear cider, banana bread
Manufacturer: Foundation Cigar Company; produced at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez, Estelí, Nicaragua
The Charter Oak Shade is Nick Melillo’s tribute to his roots—Connecticut soul in a golden wrapper. But don’t let the mellow presentation fool you. Under that smooth Ecuadorian Connecticut lies rich Nicaraguan earth, quietly pulsing with character. It’s approachable, yes. But it’s also precise, elegant, and anchored in respect for the working-class smokers who inspired it. In Privada, we respect cigars that don’t shout. This one speaks in full sentences, with warmth, balance, and quiet sophistication.
From the first draw, it’s buttered toast and vanilla cream. The retrohale brings gentle white pepper and cedar. A touch of dry hay gives the blend texture, while soft honey and almonds smooth the edges. In the middle, light earth and tea leaf come forward, offering gentle depth. It finishes clean with lingering sweet cream, toast, and soft spice. The whole experience is like golden hour in cigar form—easy, warm, and just complex enough to keep you grounded.
Because complexity doesn’t always need darkness. The Charter Oak Shade is a masterclass in restraint—crafted not to overwhelm, but to welcome. For Privada, it’s the kind of cigar that introduces new palates to quality without compromise, while still offering seasoned smokers a moment of peaceful reflection. It’s proof that elegance still has a place in the boutique world.
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