Foundation Olmec Maduro

Rating: 7.9/10

Enjoyed: June 4, 2026

A dark, oily Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler. Pre-light nose of musty barnyard, sweet cherry and birch beer with a touch of pepper; lighting brings out strong cedar and pepper. A rich, peppery maduro of black coffee, dark chocolate and cocoa, charred oak, earth and leather — creamy early and growing nuttier through the middle — into a dry, oak-and-pepper finish with an intense peppery retrohale.

Not as good as the natural.