Olmec Claro
by
Foundation
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5 vitolas
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6 smokes
83
Line rating
The Olmec Claro story
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.
CigarShare users' verdict
The Foundation Olmec Claro delivers a well-balanced profile anchored by earthy tones and cocoa powder with complementary notes of coffee, sweet chili pepper, and nutmeg that create subtle complexity across the palate. Construction is consistently solid with an effortless draw and predominantly even burn, making this a reliably well-made cigar.
