Foundation Menelik Toro

Name: Foundation Menelik Toro
Brand: Foundation
Price: 12 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 92 (1 reviews)

Foundation · Nicaragua · Estelí

Strength

Medium–Full (4/5)

Rating

92/100

Price

$12

Smoke Time

65 min

Size

Toro

Dimensions

6" × 52 RG

Wrapper

Ethiopian Tambocco

Binder

Nicaraguan

Filler

Nicaraguan

Year Founded

2000

Description

Named for the legendary Ethiopian emperor Menelik II, the Foundation Menelik is one of the most distinctive blends in Nicholas Melillo's impressive portfolio. The rare Ethiopian Tambocco wrapper — one of the most unusual wrapper tobaccos available on the market — delivers a unique earthy, spicy character over a Nicaraguan core. A conversation-starting blend for adventurous palates.

Flavor Notes

EarthDark ChocolateCedarSpiceLeather

Pairings

Cask-Strength Kentucky Bourbon (Booker's, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof)Aged Demerara Rum (El Dorado 12, Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva)Double Espresso (dark roast, no sugar)Dark Chocolate (85% cacao, single-origin Madagascar)Banyuls (Domaine de la Rectorie, M. Chapoutier Banyuls)

Where to Buy

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