To fully capture the time-period, the cigars are beautifully appointed to elegant 20- count boxes that feature gorgeous Victorian artwork on both the boxes and the cigar bands. These opulent premium cigars are hand-rolled in Estelí, Nicaragua, using an Ecuadorian seed Habano wrapper paired with the finest aged Nicaraguan binder and filler tobacco sourced from the best farms and fields throughout the country.
In 2020—a highly competitive year for cigars given the pandemic-era boom in smoking and the increased interest in, and production of, quality cigars—the Highclere Castle Victorian captured everyone’s imagination and was ranked No. 20 on Cigar Aficionado’s yearly top 25 list. Produced by the legendary A.J. Fernandez, this cigar was successful not only because of its flavor profile but ability to transport smokers into a different time and space. The best cigar producers are also storytellers and Foundation is a brand that has, for years, successfully taken us to another place with their blends and their almost mystical ability to conjure different periods in history or countries that we my have never traveled to.
Cigar Aficionado praised the smoke for its unique ability to create a “dignified” espresso note along with a “regal” caramel, meaning that, for a brand that set out to make a smoke fit for royalty, it’s safe to say the mission was accomplished.
The result is a medium- to full-bodied smoke that’s also brimming with rich tasting notes of pepper, leather, oak, citrus, and sweet cream. Visually stunning, with fabulous, sumptuous flavors,Foundation Highclere Castle Victorian is the perfect premium cigar for everyday enjoyment that is also well suited for the most special of occasions. To learn more about this cigar, check out our Foundation Highclere Castle Victorian cigar review on Embers & Insights. Shop Cigars.com for the entire collection today.