Description

Foundation Olmec Claro Doble Corona is a commanding full-bodied Nicaraguan titan measuring precisely 7 inches in length by a robust 54 ring gauge, handcrafted at A.J. Fernandez’s legendary Tabacalera in Estelí. This majestic vitola features a radiant warm-tan Mexican San Andrés claro wrapper draped over a potent Nicaraguan binder and a triple-aged long-filler blend from Estelí and Jalapa estates, yielding a seamless, cool draw throughout an epic 90-minute odyssey. Flavours launch with bold earthy terroir and white pepper fury, gracefully morphing into velvety cream, exotic nutmeg allure, burnished leather, aromatic cedar chest, polished hardwoods, caramel whispers, roasted cashews, and hints of mocha, culminating in a resplendent, layered crescendo with exquisite retrohale clarity. Construction epitomises masterwork precision: triple-capped summit, flawless draw tension, arrow-straight burn trajectory, monolithic ash monolith, and colossal smoke torrents perfuming the air with spice and opulence. A connoisseur’s summit, it harmonises with peaty Islay Scotch, barrel-aged stout, or ristretto shots, commanding 93+ reverence for its orchestral depth, relentless evolution, and unyielding Nicaraguan grandeur.