Foundation Olmec Claro Toro Cigar – Single

The Foundation Olmec Claro Toro originates from Nick Melillo’s exploration of Mexico’s San Andres tobacco region, blending historical inspiration with modern cigar craftsmanship. Designed to honor the Olmec civilization—early tobacco cultivators and pyramid builders—this 6x52 Toro features a Mexican San Andres Claro wrapper aged for three years, paired with Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. The extended aging process refines the leaves’ natural flavors while preserving their structural integrity.

Blend Composition and Construction

• Wrapper: Golden-hued Mexican San Andres Claro
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan and Mexican tobaccos

The 6-inch Toro format delivers a 90-minute smoking session, with a medium-bodied profile anchored by even combustion and steady smoke output. Its open draw minimizes resistance, allowing balanced airflow through the densely packed filler blend.

Flavor Progression

Initial notes of cedar and roasted almond transition into secondary flavors of black pepper and espresso beans midway. The final third introduces subtle earthiness, complemented by a lingering creaminess on the retrohale. A faint mineral undertone persists throughout, characteristic of San Andres-grown wrappers.

Pairing versatility extends to aged rum, single-malt Scotch, or dark roast coffee, with the cigar’s medium strength accommodating both seasoned and intermediate smokers. The Foundation Olmec Claro Toro maintains Foundation Cigar Company’s reputation for historical authenticity and technical precision, bridging ancient traditions with contemporary blending techniques.