Foundation Charter Oak Connecticut Shade Rothschild Cigar - 1 Single - C.Gars Exclusive

Date Added: Monday 03 August, 2026 by Gregory

Burnt well for the first half before needing a slight touch up, perfect draw , dry smoke texture, flaky ash doesn't hold well, long finish, peppery on the opening which steadily declined throughout the cigar disappearing entirely in the final 3rd replaced by a slight charcoal flavour, woody notes in the first 3rd with a bitter hay, second 3rd earthy with bready finish, final 3rd still bread and earth but no pepper. I'd would have rated a 3 i just really don't like pepper as a flavour note but the cigar was of decently constructed just not to my taste. There are cigars for less that perform just as well and the Oliva Serie G perfecto while being smaller is a much better cigar flavour wise at the same price point. This is a cigar I'd smoke if a friend gave it to me but i wouldn't purchase it over other options at this price point. Rating 2 : Forgettable

Date Added: Wednesday 29 April, 2026 by Rhys

Absolutely beautiful cigar great construction perfect burn great nutty/woody flavor.

Date Added: Saturday 22 November, 2025 by Tomasz

Such a good smoke, perfect construction even burn. I've punch cuted it because I like a tight draw. It's smooth and tasty cigar I would recommend to beginner and more experienced smokers. It is a small cigar (Toro is my favourite size) but il be ordering them again 10/10

Date Added: Monday 25 August, 2025 by Matt

I enjoyed this cigar - it might not quite make my favourites list, but a perfectly pleasant smoke. The construction was great, and the burn line was really neat throughout. It held a good ash and produced lots of smoke. I found it had a strong cedar flavour throughout, but the flavours mellowed through the second and last third - and super-smooth on the retrohale (which is unusual for me).

Date Added: Friday 27 June, 2025 by Thomas

Really nice cigar - very smooth, good flavours that change throughout, smoked nicely and would definitely order it again.

Date Added: Thursday 01 August, 2024 by James

**Overall Score:** 7/10 **Smoke Time:** 45 minutes **Recommended by:** Staff at the shop **Appearance:** - Wrapper: Light brown **Pre-Light:** - Draw: Nice open but consistent dry draw **First Third:** - Flavors: Light caf? cr?me flavor, fragrant, lightly aromatic - Texture: Silky and luxurious smoothness on the palate - Balance: Well balanced, elegant, and subtle - Performance: Good even burn, compact ash - Overall: Satisfying **Second Third:** - Flavors: Gradual intensifying of flavor, medium-bodied with darker roast coffee flavors, nuanced with a touch of applewood and cedar - Construction: Good, aiding an even smoke - Performance: Easy to maintain with small puffs, ash fell off at the 2/3 point - Overall: Still balanced and satisfying **Final Third:** - Issues: Band removal exposed an unsecured wrapper edge, but no major issues - Flavors: Slight floral notes, a touch of acidity towards the finish - Overall: Still pleasant despite slight acidity, finished smoking with an inch to spare **Overall Impressions:** - Quality: Good - Experience: Pleasant, mellow smoke - Value: Excellent - Verdict: Would try again --- This captures the nuances and evolution of the smoking experience, from the initial light flavors to the more intense notes in the second third, concluding with the slight acidity and floral hints in the final third. The overall positive impression, good construction, and excellent value make it a cigar worth revisiting.