Charter Oak Cigars: Compare Prices from 19 Retailers

Charter Oak is the value line from Foundation Cigar Company, created by Nicholas Melillo to deliver premium Nicaraguan tobacco at an everyday price point. Named after the famous Connecticut tree where colonists hid the Royal Charter of 1662, Charter Oak is made with the same attention to quality as Foundation's pricier offerings but priced to be a daily smoke. It has quickly become one of the best values in premium cigars. CigarFinder compares Charter Oak prices across 17+ trusted retailers.

Nicholas Melillo, a former tobacco agronomist who worked for General Cigar and Quesada before founding Foundation Cigar Company in 2017, created Charter Oak as an everyday companion to his acclaimed Tabernacle and Wise Man lines. The concept was simple: use premium Nicaraguan long-filler tobacco in a well-constructed cigar at a price point under $5.

Charter Oak is produced at the Aganorsa Leaf factory (TABSA) in Estelí, Nicaragua. The same facility that produces many high-rated boutique cigars. The core lineup offers four distinct wrapper options, each creating a different flavor experience from the same quality Nicaraguan core blend.

The Charter Oak Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper for a mild, creamy smoke. The Habano features a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper for medium-bodied warmth. The Maduro wraps the blend in a San Andres Maduro for dark chocolate richness. The Broadleaf uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro for the boldest, most full-bodied expression. All four deliver remarkable quality for the price.