Trinidad Fundadores
As the first commercial offering from the secretive cigar house, the Trinidad Fundadores holds a special place in many aficionados’ hearts.
Offering a near perfect construction and draw, as well as a dynamic flavor progression along the stick, these elegant Lanceros are among the very top-tier cigars from Cuba.
Trinidad Fundadores Overview
Unchanged since it was first produced and gifted to dignitaries in the 1960s, this long, elegant cigar has a 7.6” length with a neat 40 ring gauge. Its primary notes of vanilla, espresso, and honey interweave with herbal, floral, and baking aromas for an unforgettable smoking experience.
Smoking a Trinidad Fundadores
The light brown, slightly wrinkled wrapper is springy to the touch, and cold draw notes smell subtly of cloves and sweet cedar.
The sweet cedar begins to diminish from the first, and a mild grassiness with touches of cream settle in as the cigar draws near its middle mark.
Tastes of graham crackers take you straight through the middle third of the Trinidad Fundadores. The spiciness becomes more prominent in the final third, with complimentary notes of hay and sweet grass.
Trinidad Fundadores Cigar Value
An excellent smoke for connoisseurs and a must-have for the serious smoker’s collection, the Trinidad Fundadore provides both flavorful complexity and subtlety. The flavors are complicated and only deepen with time spent in the humidor.
Trinidad Fundadores Experience
With three or more years of aging, the Fundadores loses its lingering rawness and comes into its own, ranking as one of the best Cuban Lanceros along with the Cohiba Lancero and the Bolivar Especiales. The Trinidad Fundadore matures into a complex and flavorful smoke with proper treatment, perfect for after a sumptuous repast.
Marshall –
TRINIDAD FUNADORES: Although the story is not nearly as well-known as that of Cohiba, the Trinidad brand is one with just as much mystique behind it. The Funadores is modeled after the one and only cigar that made up the brand for decades, available only as a gift to Diplomats and other VIP’s. It is my personal favorite shape in the line, with itsflavors exhibiting the full features of the original blend. In two words – “classic,” and “elegant.” Classic Cuban tobacco flavors full of aged wood and the perfect amount of salt with a subtle, wheaty sweetness that hangs over each draw. Smoking further in, flavors become deeper – earthier, slightly vegetal, with leathery notes and touches of pepper. The “elegant” part is through the nose. Here this cigar is unnaturally smooth, with slightly musty, subtly sweet floral aromas that make me want to draw again immediately. Combined with the Panatela shape and it’s silky smooth wrapper, I love just letting this cigar rest in my mouth – in fact, I don’t recall ever actually putting it down…
Salvadore –
Box received in impeccable condition. Very distinct barnyard smell smooth perfect silky wrappers. Will be aging these! Rating is based on all but smoking one which I haven’t.
Perry –
As always the packaging was meticulous and sliding that lid open to get that first aroma is an experience. Two boxes now in the humidor and I’m trying not to smoke them too fast!
Kirk –
Good construction and even burn. This is a milder and smoother Cuban cigar and can be enjoyed any time of day!
Sergio –
the Trinidad Fundadores is an exceptional cigar , however the Cohiba Lancero is still my favorite of that class of cigars
Marion –
I recently received my order of a box of Trinidad Fundadores from Finest. As usual, luxury cubans lived up to their name. My unopened box was packed and protected extremely well.
I’m doing my best to let them rest a bit before I indulge. I know, once I start smoking these jewels, I’ll be ordering a replacement from luxury cubans
Tracy –
Very good medium strength complex flavor profile. Lots of smoke out of a 40 ring gauge. A must have in your humidor.
Seth –
This is a great Cigar if you like lanceros. It has a great draw from begining to end. The taste is awesome, spicy, smooth. Love this cigar! The Service and shipping was great! This is my second purchase from luxury cubans. They deliver in all expectations.
Kent –
Excellent service and fresh cigars
Terrance –
Great communication back and quick delivery. Nice price as well.
Thx..!!
Rene –
Yes, they are the luxury cubans. Delivered promptly, fresh, and well priced. I am a very satisfied customer. I have already recommended luxurycubans.com to my friends.
Enrique –
Finest did a great job with the quality of the product and it’s shipping. I received them within the timeframe given and was very impressed with the quality of the cigars that I ordered as I typically thoroughly examine mine own before buying them. The prices can’t be beat either and you can order with full confidence.
Wade –
This is probably my 6th or so time ordering from luxury cubans. Always had a good experience, prompt delivery and never a hassle with mail or packaging. My #1 recommendation to friends looking to order cigars! Thanks !