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

Posted on September 30, 2021 by bostonjimmie

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

Posted on June 26, 2021June 26, 2021 by bostonjimmie

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

Posted on December 31, 2020January 2, 2021 by bostonjimmie

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

Posted on October 16, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Announces The Tabernacle David & Goliath

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 by bostonjimmie

There is no surprise that Foundation Cigar Company founder, Nicholas Melillo, has a long-time passion, love, and intimate experience with Broadleaf tobacco. It is prominently featured in the company’s “The Tabernacle” blend which has been a big part of the company’s portfolio. Nick has a deep connection, as a native son, to Connecticut soil where Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Announces The Tabernacle David & Goliath[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Extends Charter Oak

Posted on September 9, 2020September 9, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Foundation Cigars announced today a Habano blend extension to the their famed Charter Oak line of cigars. In addtion to the adding the Habano blend, the company is also adding a new (6 x 52) torpedo to the extension. Packaging has also changed for the torpedo as it will come in 50-count cabinet boxes. The Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Extends Charter Oak[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Announces – Event Only Cigar Pack “The Grasshopper”

Posted on November 2, 2019November 2, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Foundation Cigars announced they are introducing a new “event only” cigar pack called the Grasshopper. This decision was made in the wake of the much sought after Menelik being made available for sale. The Grasshopper is a 5 puros pack that includes two cigars with San Andres Mexican wrapper, two cigars with Candela wrapper, and Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Announces – Event Only Cigar Pack “The Grasshopper”[…]

Cigar Review: Foundation Cigars – Highclere Castle Victorian Toro – Rated 93

Posted on September 30, 2019October 1, 2019 by bostonjimmie

This year at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Nick Melillo and his Foundation Cigar Co. doubled down and released a follow-up to the award winning 2017 Highclere Castle. This time it is a Ecuadorian Habano Maduro cigar known as the Highclere Castle Victorian. In the press release prior to the show, the company Read more about Cigar Review: Foundation Cigars – Highclere Castle Victorian Toro – Rated 93[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Release a Short Film – “Seed to Cigar”

Posted on July 20, 2019July 20, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Foundation Cigars has just released a short film on the process of going from Seed to Cigar. The film is a time lapsed view into all the hands that are involved in bringing some of the finest premium cigars to market. According to the release: “Foundation Cigar Company is always exploring exciting ways to shake Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Release a Short Film – “Seed to Cigar”[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Announces the Availability of the Menelik

Posted on June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 by bostonjimmie

For the first time, Foundation Cigar Company is making its most exclusive cigar, the Menelik, available for sale in a limited production run. Foundation fans will recognize the Menelik from events held in the past couple years, where this unique cigar was only offered personally by Foundation’s owner Nicholas Melillo. Those who managed to get Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Announces the Availability of the Menelik[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars to Launch Highclere Castle Victorian at IPCPR 2019

Posted on June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 by bostonjimmie

After the highly successful launch of the Highclere Castle Cigar at the 2017 IPCPR in Las Vegas, Foundation Cigar Company has announced the upcoming release of the Highclere Castle Victorian. Globally recognized as the iconic face of the award-winning television drama, Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle partnered with Foundation Cigar to craft a cigar reminiscent of Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars to Launch Highclere Castle Victorian at IPCPR 2019[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Co. announces the Tabernacle Havana Seed CT 142 Lancero

Posted on June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Originally released one year ago at the 2018 IPCPR, the Tabernacle Havana Seed #142 created a stir in the cigar world as aficionados clamored for the unique combination of spicy and sweet tones that gave this cigar its unmistakable rich flavor. The #142 has so far offered consumers four sizes to enjoy; a 6 x Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Co. announces the Tabernacle Havana Seed CT 142 Lancero[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Brings the full Upsetters Line to Market

Posted on June 9, 2019June 9, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Inspired by the revolutionary artistry of Jamaica’s legendary musicians, Foundation Cigar Company is proud to share its world-class designs by the company’s own creative laboratory (The ATOL Collective) in what is the fulfillment, and the foundation, of The Upsetters cigars. The Upsetters cigars were developed by Nicholas Melillo out of a decades-long love for Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Brings the full Upsetters Line to Market[…]