Foundation Olmec Claro
The Heart Land of the Olmecs is the tropical lowlands of modern-day Mexican states of Veracruz, Tabasco, and San Andrés Tuxtla. Today, this is the same region that grows some of the finest San Andrès Negro wrapper tobacco.
This seed variety is considered one of the oldest seed varieties in the world. Olmec cigars contain the finest Nicaraguan filler tobaccos from the Esteli and Jalapa valleys. After fermentation, these filler tobaccos are bale aged for three years before arriving on the production floor.
The San Andrés Negro wrapper tobacco comes from the rich volcanic soil of the land of the Olmecs. It is fermented slowly at low temperatures to preserve the natural oils that give flavor. The blend delivers a full-bodied smoking experience with rich flavors of cacao, dark espresso, and spice without being too aggressive.
| Selection | Box – Corona Gorda 5 1/2 x 48, 5 Pack – Corona Gorda 5 1/2 x 48, Single – Corona Gorda 5 1/2 x 48, Box – Toro 6 x 52, 5 Pack – Toro 6 x 52, Single – Toro 6 x 52, Box – Robusto 5 x 50, 5 Pack – Robusto 5 x 50, Single – Robusto 5 x 50 |
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madisonsm1984 (verified owner) –
Foundations Olmec, in my opinion is the best offering by the brand. I’ve smoked a good amount of the Claro and Maduro, and the Claro just hits different. Definitely box worthy and a great addition to any humidor
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beerinfonetwork (verified owner) –
The Olmec Claro is a medium/full-bodied cigar with a complex flavor profile. The first third is dominated by cinnamon and toasted bread, reminiscent of a French dip sandwich. The second third is earthier, with notes of petrichor (the smell of rain on dry soil) and black pepper. The final third is more bitter, with notes of cinnamon, oak, sourdough toast, and red pepper. The cigar is well-constructed and burns evenly, with a long finish.
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albertoamezquitajr (verified owner) –
I expected a lighter bodied cigar however, it was damn good. I will definitely try the maduro since this one was so tasty. You could smoke this one all day in the morning with coffee or for dessert really enjoyed it.
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mitchdlot (verified owner) –
It’s no secret that these are excellent. Smoke is bold and medium to full bodied throughout. Burn is perfect and if you like earthy flavours this one is a great example of them.
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Eric Jeffery (verified owner) –
It’s a great cigar, good flavors and great construction. All foundation cigars are good, you can’t go wrong. The Maduro version is just as good as the Claro.
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Lou Cross (verified owner) –
Foundation’s Olmec line has impressed me. I thoroughly enjoyed the Maduro variant but kept seeing reviews that the Claro blend was the best of the two. I saw there were a few more Claro available from Oxford so I picked up a 5’er. Notes of cedar wood, earth, red pepper flake, and an organic vegetal note in the first third. The finish offers some lingering mild baking spice and flavors similar to unsweetened ice tea. The second third is mixture of the wood and leather with the tea notes still there. The soft box press is constructed very well, the ash holding on solidly. The smoke bellows and the retrohale offers white pepper tones. The last third has roasted mixed nuts and earthY notes. I was sipping water a lot with this one, very dry on the palate. A very enjoyable smoke, but I think I still like the Maduro even more!
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Justin White (verified owner) –
This cigar is a masterpiece. Loved it.
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Alexander S (verified owner) –
Foundation Olmec Claro, It started off a little sweeter than the Olmec Maduro. The Claro ended up being much better than the Maduro. It had a complexity of bakers chocolate throughout it and a mellow woodiness and a slight saltiness finish. Definitely box worthy. Will be getting a box of these in the near future. This cigar is quintessential of Foundation brand!
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davelagerstedt (verified owner) –
Coffee, dark chocolate, and baking spice. This was a very good cigar. Wish I got more of the Claro
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kurt.pullman (verified owner) –
Love an MSA wrapper and this new one from Foundation doesn’t disappoint!
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