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Meet Lord Carnarvon, Adam Von Gootkin, and Nicholas Melillo, the brilliant minds behind Foundation Cigar Company. Driven by their passion for history, attention to detail, and expansive vision, they embarked on a fascinating mission inspired by the Highclere Castle.
Their seemingly impossible goal was refreshingly simple: recreate the 19th-century cigars savoured at Highclere Castle. Think of it as capturing the essence of the very first Cuban cigars enjoyed in Great Britain—the kind the 4th Earl celebrated with after founding Canada, the ones young Edward VII indulged in during his visits, and the cigars that graced the lips of royalty, aristocrats, politicians, artists, and musicians during the Victorian era.
The Highclere Castle Victorian is the delightful result of this noble quest.
With a stellar 93 rating from Cigar Aficionado and a spot in their top 25 of 2020, the Highclere Castle Victorian is a uniquely crafted, delicately balanced, and refined smoke. Picture the finest upper priming Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, elegantly presented in a rosado colorado shade, a rare Mata Fina binder, and fillers featuring astounding corojo and criollo from Nicaragua’s Estelli, Jalapa, and Ometepe. This masterpiece from Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigar Company pays homage to the exacting standards of Highclere Castle Cigar. It's not just a smoke; it's a groundbreaking blend that captures the spirit of an era.
A box of 20 is available here
Crafted from exceptionally unique and finely balanced tobaccos, the Highclere Castle Victorian offers a phenomenal flavor profile—an achievement that many aspire to but few attain.
Despite its classification as a mild to medium-bodied cigar, the Highclere Castle Victorian boasts an incredibly full and evolving flavor experience. Indulge in distinct notes of espresso, oak, caramel, maple, and black pepper, seamlessly blending into a viscous and creamy sensation on the palate. The flavor journey unfolds with each third, culminating in a gloriously mineral-rich finish.
A true embodiment of 19th-century cigar elegance, the Highclere Castle Victorian captures the essence of a bygone era when cigars held the power to change the world, one encounter at a time.
