Highclere Castle “Victorian” by Foundation Cigar Review

Nick is arguably one of the most well-respected cigar blenders in the industry. Partnering with him to craft this masterpiece cigar speaks to his obsession with quality while embracing the rich history of enjoying cigars at Highclere Castle.” -Highclere Cigar co-founder and CEO, Adam von Gootkin Highclere’s rich cigar history goes back to 1862, when cigars were first introduced to England. The tradition at Highclere Castle has always been to retire to the library after dinner for a cigar and whiskey. In 1922, the current Earl’s great-grandfather undoubtedly celebrated his and Howard Carter’s discovery of King Tut’s Tomb with a cigar in hand. Recently, Highclere Castle’s archivist discovered letters and personal account records of the Carnarvon’s cigar purchases in the early 1900s from dealers in London as well as the Ritz Hotel. The Highclere Castle Victorian is visually stunning, with a milk chocolate brown Ecuadorian Habano maduro wrapper leaf covering the cigar. The maduro wrapper is complimented by a Brazilian Mata Fina binder and Criollo and Corojo from Esteli, Jalapa, and the island of Omatepe