Foundation Charter Oak Habano Petite Corona (FS0125)

[eaglebear29]

Charter Oak 

Initial light up was horrible. Reminded me of chewing on a yellow number 2 pencil as a kid in school.

End of first third. It’s smoothing out but the whole Connecticut Nicaraguan thing here is weird. I usually like Nicaraguans. So far it’s like a woodiness is trying to come through, but it’s still green.

End of second 3rd:

It tried to get creamy but still has a hint of that yellow paint and wood flavor. After a relight I could get some oak. Then back and forth to the weird flavors. 

Final 3rd:

Nothing special it turned into a weird pencil paint ammonia bomb. 

I was really hoping this would be better. One of the worst sticks I’ve had. I could see this being a good yard stick for the price but honestly prob smoke something better and rather reach for a Nudie. I’ll let the other 2 rest and give them another go later down the line. Almost scored this one a 79 but it had its ok moments. One of the worst sticks I’ve had, the beautiful weather made up for it.

80/100

Nub/Pipe worthy: 

I’ll smoke it for science but dang, heck no, this is not going in the pipe. Ammonia city right here.

[TacoSauce]

For the love of God @eaglebear29, ditch the Bic lighter and get a cheap torch. Like you, I stuck with Bics for a long time because torch lighters would only last a couple of months in my hands before breaking. However, once I found the cheap, Vertigo Cyclone torches online, I haven't looked back. So far, I lose them faster than I can break them. Recommended.

[riderpride]

A Bic? Just get a creme brulee torch for $15 and use it for culinary purposes if it's not your thing. Propane makes a huge difference. 

That being said - Connecticut wrappers and my tastebuds don't get along. 

Cheers!

[eaglebear29]

On 1/12/2025 at 11:41 AM, TacoSauce said:

For the love of God @eaglebear29, ditch the Bic lighter and get a cheap torch. Like you, I stuck with Bics for a long time because torch lighters would only last a couple of months in my hands before breaking. However, once I found the cheap, Vertigo Cyclone torches online, I haven't looked back. So far, I lose them faster than I can break them. Recommended.

Funnily enough, it’s the only cigar out of half a dozen where I used a bic, I usually just have it as a backup. Since I’m not home and down at the in-laws I’ve been using this $5 Walmart Scripto orange torch lighter. Seems to work pretty good for the price. I’ll definitely check those out since ya recommend them.

Can you travel with those in your stowaway bag? I forget. Don’t ya have to burn all the gas off? I just didn’t want to deal with it last minute with my 3 crème brûlée torches I have at home for backup since my Sisuman broke. When I get home I’m gonna have them send me the parts. 

Thanks for the recommendations, can never have too many of them! 

On 1/12/2025 at 1:00 PM, riderpride said:

A Bic? Just get a creme brulee torch for $15 and use it for culinary purposes if it's not your thing. Propane makes a huge difference. 

That being said - Connecticut wrappers and my tastebuds don't get along. 

Cheers!

Yeah I left them at home but love the amount of gas they store. Sometimes I grab them first for that reason, if I’m around the house and save the pocket torch for out and about so I don’t have to fill up the little guy as much.  Got a couple cheapos and a really nice one.

Yeah very few Connecticuts have been winners for me as well. 
 

Cheers!

[TacoSauce]

54 minutes ago, eaglebear29 said:

Can you travel with those in your stowaway bag?

Not that I am aware of if you're flying.

Sounds like you found a good solution for travel with the Scripto.