Foundation Cigar Company
Aksum Claro
Medium-Full · Ecuador Sumatra wrapper · Nicaragua
At a glance
Foundation Cigar Company Aksum Claro is listed as a medium-full cigar from Nicaragua with a Ecuador Sumatra wrapper. Catalog notes most often center on Baking Spice, Cedar, Earth.
Catalog summary
Originally released as Metapa, Aksum is named after the ancient kingdom of Ethiopia and pays tribute to Emperor Haile Selassie. The Claro version features a flawless Ecuador Sumatra wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder and Nicaraguan fillers, creating a profile rich in spice, cedar, and natural sweetness.
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Pairs excellently with a complex single malt scotch, aged rum, or espresso.
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Catalog record updated June 13, 2026. Review the public methodology and flavor dataset. Report incorrect catalog data.
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