Foundation Charter Oak
Affordable everyday line named after Connecticut's famous oak tree.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Foundation |
|---|---|
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Maker | Foundation Cigar Co. |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Shade or Broadleaf Maduro |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Strength | Mild–Medium |
| Wrapper family | Connecticut Shade (light, creamy) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Boutique |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: blindmanspuff.com, developingpalates.com, halfwheel.com, kohnhed.com, leafenthusiast.com, thecigarauthority.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
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92% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · USA wrapper · Nicaragua filler · shared notes: cedar, cream
Joya de NicaraguaCabinetta
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reviewed by 5 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
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Common questions
What wrapper does the Foundation Charter Oak use?
The Foundation Charter Oak uses a Connecticut Shade or Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, with a Nicaragua binder and Nicaragua filler.
How strong is the Foundation Charter Oak?
It's generally rated mild to medium in strength (2 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Foundation Charter Oak made?
In Nicaragua.
If I like the Foundation Charter Oak, what else should I try?
Our closest matches are Rocky Patel White Label (98%), CAO Gold (92%), Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur (92%), Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta (92%). For something less well known, try the Southern Draw Rose of Sharon.
