Foundation The Upsetters Ska (4.0" x 32)

Foundation The Upsetters Ska is a Nicaragua-made, mild-strength petite cigar measuring 4.0 × 32 from Foundation Cigar Company’s The Upsetters line. It features a Connecticut Shade wrapper and a filler blend that includes Nicaraguan tobacco and Jamaican Cow Tongue leaf. Its small format and Jamaican-inspired blend distinguish it from conventional cigarillos.

Product Specifications

Connecticut Shade and Jamaican Cow Tongue Tobacco

The Connecticut Shade wrapper gives the Ska its light outer leaf, while its filler brings together tobacco from Nicaragua and Jamaica. Foundation identifies Jamaican Cow Tongue tobacco as a defining component of The Upsetters line, connecting the blend to Jamaica’s historic tobacco-growing tradition.

The binder’s country of origin is not consistently reported across retailer listings, so it should be confirmed before a specific country is added to the final product specifications. For shoppers comparing Connecticut wrapper cigars, the Ska stands out through its Jamaican tobacco component rather than wrapper type alone.

The Ska Petite: 4.0 × 32

The Ska measures four inches long with a 32 ring gauge, giving it a narrow, compact profile. Its petite format is suited to a shorter cigar session than many larger vitolas, although a precise smoking-time estimate has not been confirmed by the manufacturer.

The Upsetters line includes other sizes and shapes, including the Django, Zola, and Rock Steady. These provide alternatives for shoppers who want to stay with the same line but choose a longer or wider format.

Mild Strength and Listed Flavor Character

TRP lists the Foundation The Upsetters Ska as Mild. Foundation describes the wider Upsetters line as ranging from mild to medium, so the store’s product-level strength classification should be kept distinct from the line-wide description.

The manufacturer emphasizes Jamaican Cow Tongue tobacco and the line’s Jamaican cultural inspiration but does not provide a detailed, Ska-specific tasting sequence on its official page. Rather than promising particular notes of cocoa, espresso, or molasses without sufficient support, this description focuses on the documented tobacco blend and its distinctive herbal-infusion positioning.

For shoppers sorting by strength, the mild cigar collection is a useful starting point. Because The Upsetters is described by retailers as infused, the flavored cigar collection may also be relevant to shoppers looking for a cigar outside a conventional tobacco-only profile.

Foundation Cigar Company and The Upsetters Line

Foundation Cigar Company presents The Upsetters as a tribute to Jamaica’s cultural and tobacco heritage, including the music and rebellious spirit associated with the island. Jamaican Cow Tongue tobacco is central to that identity, while the line uses multiple wrappers and sizes to vary its formats and profiles.

The Ska is the line’s compact 4.0 × 32 option. Customers who want to compare the brand’s other offerings can visit the Foundation brand listings or choose one of the other Upsetters vitolas linked above.

Buying and Storage Notes for the Ska Petite

The Ska’s petite size is worth considering when you want a smaller-format cigar without moving away from The Upsetters’ Jamaican-inspired blend. Its mild store-listed strength may also suit shoppers who generally prefer lighter cigars, although individual flavor perception varies.

Pairing is a matter of preference: try it with black tea or a lightly sweetened coffee if you want a non-alcoholic option. Keep it in a properly maintained humidor, and consider storing infused cigars separately from non-infused cigars to help prevent aroma transfer.

TRP lists free standard shipping on orders over $99. Review the current shipping policy for eligibility and delivery details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is Foundation The Upsetters Ska?

Foundation The Upsetters Ska measures 4.0 inches long with a 32 ring gauge. This narrow petite format is smaller than many standard Robusto or Toro cigars and offers a compact alternative within The Upsetters line.

What strength is The Upsetters Ska?

TRP lists The Upsetters Ska as Mild. Foundation describes the overall line as Mild to Medium, so the product’s store-listed classification and the manufacturer’s broader line description are not exactly the same.

What tobacco is used in The Upsetters Ska?

The listed filler includes Nicaraguan tobacco and Jamaican Cow Tongue tobacco. Foundation identifies Cow Tongue leaf as a defining element of The Upsetters, giving the line a connection to Jamaica’s tobacco heritage. The binder’s origin should be verified before it is specification

Is The Upsetters Ska made in Nicaragua?

Retailer specifications identify Nicaragua as the country of manufacture. The official Foundation page identifies the line and its Jamaican tobacco heritage but does not provide factory-level information for the Ska on that page.

Does The Upsetters Ska use an infused blend?

Retailer descriptions characterize The Upsetters as an infused cigar line and refer to a Caribbean atmospheric herbal infusion. Foundation’s official page emphasizes the Jamaican tobacco component but does not detail the exact infusion ingredients for the Ska.

What pack sizes are listed for Foundation The Upsetters Ska?

The supplied TRP product data lists a Pack of 10 and a Box of 60. Check the live product selector for current availability and pricing, as these details can change independently of the product description.

 

Cocoa, espresso, earth, cedar, pepper, molasses

The Foundation The Upsetters Ska (4.0" x 32) is a mild-bodied premium cigar with a Connecticut wrapper that delivers a rich and heritage-inspired smoking experience. Expect notes of cocoa, espresso, earth, cedar, pepper, molasses woven through a smooth draw and steady construction. It is a strong choice for customers looking for nicaraguan character, reliable craftsmanship and an easy pairing with coffee or spirits.