Foundation Olmec Claro Doble Corona Cigar – Single

Foundation Cigars founder Nick Melillo created the Olmec Claro line after visiting Mexico's San Andres tobacco region. The cigar honors both the area's tobacco heritage and the ancient Olmec civilization, known for cultivating tobacco and constructing pyramids with precise mathematics. The Olmec Claro Doble Corona uses a Mexican San Andres Claro wrapper aged three years, paired with Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos.

Construction & Blend Specifications

Measuring 7 inches with a 54-ring gauge, the Foundation Olmec Claro Doble Corona features a Mexican San Andres binder securing Nicaraguan and Mexican filler leaves. The Claro wrapper contributes a mild sweetness that balances the Nicaraguan filler's earthy core. Combustion remains even across the extended smoking session.

Flavor Development

Initial notes present cream and nutmeg through the Claro wrapper's creamy texture. Mid-smoke reveals cedar and leather undertones from the aged Nicaraguan filler. A subtle spice emerges in the final third without overwhelming the core profile. The Mexican San Andres tobacco's natural oils maintain consistent smoke output.

This medium-bodied cigar pairs effectively with aged rum or espresso. The Foundation Olmec Claro Doble Corona demonstrates bale-aging's impact on flavor complexity, particularly through the three-year-aged filler tobaccos. Its 1600-400 BCE historical inspiration is reflected in the pyramid-shaped ash formation during combustion.