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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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”[…]
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[…]
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”[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Lanceros! Those long thin cigars made famous by Fidel Castro with the Cohiba Lancero have been an “on again – off again” vitola. Those that truly understand cigars know that the Lancero is the one that offers the truest flavor of the wrapper. In an article back in 2008, Cigar Aficionado asked Michael Herklots, general Read more about The 2018 Lancero Battle Results[…]
This time last year, we were wrapping up our selection for the best Boutique Cigar of 2017, and when all was said and done it was the Foundation Cigars Wise Man Maduro Torpedo that took the top slot. There were numerous other accolades given to Foundation Cigars owner Nick Melillo for his Wise Man Maduro Read more about Cigar Review: Foundation Cigars Wise Man Maduro Lancero – Rated 97[…]