Charter Oak Connecticut Shade Toro by Foundation Cigar Company is a smooth, creamy, and beautifully balanced cigar that pays homage to the fertile Connecticut River Valley—where master blender Nicholas Melillo was born and where some of the world’s finest tobacco is grown. Designed to deliver exceptional flavor and value, this cigar is an everyday smoke with premium craftsmanship and refined complexity.

Handcrafted at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua, this 6 x 52 Toro features a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano binder and a blend of aged Nicaraguan long-fillers from Estelí and Jalapa. The result is a mild-to-medium-bodied profile that’s smooth, aromatic, and full of creamy nuance.

The flavor opens with notes of sweet cream, cedar, and toasted almonds, followed by hints of vanilla, hay, and light pepper. As the cigar develops, touches of honey and buttered toast emerge, leading to a clean, mellow finish that’s both elegant and satisfying.

Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí & Jalapa)
Size: 6 x 52 (Toro)
Cigars per Box: 20
Strength: Mild-to-Medium

Smooth, creamy, and impeccably crafted, Charter Oak Connecticut Shade Toro delivers a classic Connecticut-style experience—perfect for those who enjoy refined flavor, flawless construction, and an accessible price from one of the most respected blenders in the world.