Tag: Foundation Cigar Co.

Cigar News: Foundation Begins Shipping It’s New Line Metapa to Cigar Shops Nationwide

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Foundation Cigar Company, renowned for its commitment to quality and tradition, begins shipping its new line, Metapa, to cigar shops throughout the USA.   Inspired by the birth town of Rubén Darío, a legendary Nicaraguan poet, Metapa pays homage to Nicaragua’s rich cultural heritage and the artistry behind its world-class cigars.  Nicholas Melillo, founder and Master Blender of Foundation Cigar Company notes: Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Begins Shipping It’s New Line Metapa to Cigar Shops Nationwide[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company Announces the Tabernacle Knight Commander

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Foundation Cigar Company, a distinguished name in the cigar industry, has announced its latest masterpiece, The Tabernacle Knight Commander, 6 x 3/4 x 52 Perfecto with a Connecticut  Broadleaf Wrapper. Crafted with unparalleled expertise and utilizing the finest premium  tobacco, this exceptional cigar pays homage to the rich Ethiopian heritage and embodies the  spirit of philanthropy.  Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company Announces the Tabernacle Knight Commander[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Introduces Metapa, A Homage to Nicaragua’s Rubén Darío

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Foundation Cigar Company, renowned for its commitment to quality and tradition, proudly announces the launch of its newest brand, METAPA. Inspired by the birth town of Rubén Darío, a legendary Nicaraguan poet, Metapa pays homage to Nicaragua’s rich cultural heritage and the artistry behind its world-class cigars. Nicholas Melillo, founder and Master Blender of Foundation Cigar Company stated: “Metapa Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Introduces Metapa, A Homage to Nicaragua’s Rubén Darío[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company Establishes New Office in Connecticut River Valley

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Foundation Cigar Company, an esteemed producer of premium cigars, is delighted to announce the opening of its new office situated in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley tobacco-growing region. The new office is located on the sprawling 300-acre farm owned by Dunn & Foster in Ellington, Connecticut. This strategic move reinforces Foundation Cigar Company’s Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company Establishes New Office in Connecticut River Valley[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Expands in Britain

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Fifteen Seventy-Three, Britain’s newest and finest cigar importers, are excited to announce an exclusive partnership with Nicholas Melillo’s Foundation Cigar Company. From Foundation’s lines, 1573 Cigars will be importing the award-winning El Güegüense, The Wiseman, The Tabernacle, Highclere Castle, and Charter Oak Broadleaf. Foundation Cigars, founded in 2015 by industry veteran Nicholas Melillo, has quickly gained Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Expands in Britain[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars To Showcase the Olmec at 2022 PCA in Las Vegas, NV

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The Olmecs are the early Americas’ most mysterious and ancient civilizations.  The Olmecs pre-date the Mayans and Aztecs and are considered the “mother culture” of Mesoamerica.  They are the first to create mathematically precise pyramids, calendars, and, as far as we know, the first to smoke cigars.  The Heart Land of the Olmecs is the Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars To Showcase the Olmec at 2022 PCA in Las Vegas, NV[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars & Highclere Castle Announce Highclere Castle Senetjer

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Foundation Cigars has announced their latest collaboration with Highclere Castle – the Highclere Castle Senetjer. The company crafted this rare blend to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun by the 5th Earl of Carnarvon of Highclere Castle and famed archaeologist Howard Carter. The Highclere Castle Senetjer was aptly Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars & Highclere Castle Announce Highclere Castle Senetjer[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Introduces Menelik 6 x 52 Toro

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The Menelik, since its heralded release as an event-only cigar in 2016, has been an elusive brand within the Foundation Cigars portfolio. Nicholas Melillo, owner and master blender stated: “I wanted to create a unique blend in limited quantities for those tobacconists that support all of our brands. It started as an event-only blend and has now become Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Introduces Menelik 6 x 52 Toro[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Announces Macho Raton for PCA 2022

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El Güegüense is a transcendent satirical drama that embodies several facets of the Nicaraguan experience. Nicholas Melillo, the owner of Foundation Cigars, wanted to pay tribute to the country through this cigar’s name & blend. The brand’s legacy continues with Macho Raton for El Güegüense Corojo & The Wise Man Maduro. There are many characters Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Announces Macho Raton for PCA 2022[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company Announces David and Goliath in Tabernacle CT Havana Seed #142

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Last year, Foundation Cigar Company premiered the Perfecto extensions to its highly successful Tabernacle Broadleaf in both the David (5 x 54) and Goliath (5 x 58). In fact the David was selected as the Stogie Press #1 cigar in 2020 for the Medium Size Company Category and rated an amazing 97. Now, Nick Melillo, Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company Announces David and Goliath in Tabernacle CT Havana Seed #142[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 – Episode 23 – Nick Melillo – Foundation Cigars

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In this interview, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with Nick Melillo – Owner of Foundation Cigars. Nick is one of the most knowledgeable cigar men in the industry and we talk through his history in the business and discuss the Stogie Press 2020 Medium Company Cigar of the Year “The David”. This video Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 – Episode 23 – Nick Melillo – Foundation Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Stogie Press Top 2020 Cigars Ranked and Stacked

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I thought this day would never come, crossing over from 2020 to 2021, but here it is. The bells are ringing, the ball has fallen, and the champagne corks are flying. With that celebration, I would like to unveil the ranked and stacked list of the Top Cigars for 2020 on Stogie Press. It has Read more about Cigar News: Stogie Press Top 2020 Cigars Ranked and Stacked[…]

Cigar Review: Foundation Cigars The Tabernacle David – Rated 97

Back in October, Foundation Cigar Company announced the release of two new extensions to their famed “The Tabernacle” line of cigars. A big part of the company’s portfolio, “The Tabernacle” blend prominently features Connecticut broadleaf tobacco. Foundation Cigars owner, Nicholas Melillo, has a deep connection, as a native son, to Connecticut soil where this special Read more about Cigar Review: Foundation Cigars The Tabernacle David – Rated 97[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Releases Animated Upsetters Series

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The Foundation Art team in Nicaragua has announced the creation of a new animated series, ‘The Good, The Bad, and The Upsetters’. This series is designed to celebrate Foundation Cigars most unique brand, The Upsetters, through vibrant and artistic shorts.  According to the company: “The story follows our main character, The Upsetter, being pursued by the Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Releases Animated Upsetters Series[…]