Bolivar (Non Cuban) - Foundry Dominican Heritage - Robusto Crystal 550

interest in General Cigar Co.
Foundry Tobacco Company, led by Michael Gianini, is best known for its innovative blends and steampunk packaging . Finding the Bolivar and Ramon Allones under Foundry Tobacco Company umbrella may seem odd, but the below press release excerpt from Gianini might help clear things up. Manufactured in the Dominican Republic at General Cigars Dominicana, both the Bolivar and Ramon Allones lines will be available in three vitolas. The opening profile is of woodsy notes, earth, and spice, along with a combination of sweetness and tartness. 

Both of the manufacturing giants, Altadis U.S.A and General Cigar Co., caught my attention with their releases at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show. Henry Clay Tattoo put Altadis back on the radar and the move of the Bolivar and Ramon Allones brands under the Foundry Tobacco Company umbrella peaked my