{"id":69441,"date":"2024-11-08T17:43:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T16:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/?p=69441"},"modified":"2024-11-08T17:43:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T16:43:41","slug":"foundation-cigars-starts-shipping-2024-highclere-castle-senetjer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/foundation-cigars-starts-shipping-2024-highclere-castle-senetjer\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation Cigars Starts Shipping 2024 Highclere Castle Senetjer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Foundation Cigar Company is proud to announce the return of the Highclere Castle Senetjer as an annual limited release. Beginning this November, Senetjer will be available through select tobacconists to celebrate the enduring partnership between Foundation Cigars and Highclere Castle. Initially crafted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun\u2019s tomb, Senetjer is now an annual November release.<\/span><\/p>\n

The tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun was unearthed by renowned archaeologist Howard Carter and the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, the great-grandfather of the current Earl and owner of Highclere Castle. The partnership pays homage to this historical event and brings the rich cultural history of Egypt into the luxury cigar market.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cKing Tut\u2019s tomb is one of the greatest archeological discoveries of all time,\u201d said Nicholas Melillo, owner and Master Blender of Foundation Cigars. \u201cDue to the exceptional demand for this unique blend, we\u2019ve decided to release 700 boxes every November in honor of this historic moment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Senetjer cigar is named after the ancient Egyptian word for \u201cincense,\u201d which means \u201cof the gods\u201d or \u201cto make holy.\u201d The presentation box itself is inspired by the storage boxes found in King Tut\u2019s tomb and includes a Scarab, an authentic replica of a pectoral necklace worn by the young pharaoh. The Scarab is a symbol of transformation and represents Tutankhamun\u2019s name,\u00a0 <\/span>further enhancing the historical significance of this release.<\/span><\/p>\n

In collaboration with Lord Carnarvon, the current Earl of Highclere Castle, Foundation Cigar Company has continued to craft the blend inspired by the cigars enjoyed by the Earl\u2019s ancestors in the 1920s. \u201cThe Senetjer blend pays homage to the rich tradition of cigars in my family, a passion that dates back to the roaring twenties,\u201d said George Herbert, 8th Earl of Carnarvon. The 5th Earl, like the current Lord Carnarvon, was known for his love of fine cigars, making this collaboration a fitting tribute to the past.<\/span><\/p>\n

Egyptologists Colleen and John Darnell played a key role in the project, advising on the historical elements of the release. \u201cWe translated the Highclere Castle name into ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, which appear on the box,\u201d explained Highclere Castle Cigar co-founder Adam von Gootkin. \u201cThese hieroglyphs translate to \u2018The Great Estate; she who is high, she who is bright or clear,\u2019 reflecting the majestic essence of Highclere Castle.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Senetjer is a 6 \u00be x 52 perfecto, featuring a 7th Priming Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, a Brazilian Mata Fina binder, and undisclosed aged fillers. Available in 12-count boxes, each cigar is priced at $33, with a box retail price of $396. The Senetjer begins shipping this week to select Foundation tobacconist throughout the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cigar Details:
\n<\/span>\u2022 Wrapper: 7th Priming Ecuadorian Habano
\n<\/span>\u2022 Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina
\n<\/span>\u2022 Filler: Undisclosed, aged for three years
\n<\/span>\u2022 MSRP: $33 per cigar, $396 per 12-count box<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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