The Aksum Claro Doble Corona stands out with its 7-inch by 54-ring gauge parejo shape, packing medium-full strength in Foundation Cigar Company's signature style. This box of 10 retails at $162, featuring an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that delivers unique sweetness over Connecticut Broadleaf binder. Perfect for 90+ minute sessions, it's like smoking history - literally inspired by Ethiopia's ancient Ark of the Covenant legends.
Initial draws release wheat crackers and cedar notes, with Connecticut Broadleaf's molasses sweetness creeping in. Watch the razor-sharp burn line - typical of Foundation's construction quality.
Nicaraguan filler takes center stage: think black pepper with damp soil undertones. Retrohale reveals espresso bitterness balanced by unexpected vanilla hints. Ash holds strong for 2-inch segments.
Leather and cocoa powder dominate as strength ramps up. Some nicotine kick appears around the nub - not overpowering but noticeable. Pair with flat white coffee to counterbalance the earthy finish.
Blending Ethiopian lore with New World tobacco, this line references the mythical Ark's guardians - solitary priests maintaining ancient traditions. The Broadleaf binder acts like aged parchment, wrapping Nicaraguan fillers that mimic spice route complexity.
