Foundation Tabernacle Knight Commander Figurado

Foundation Cigars has always been a favorite at Oak Glen Tobacconist. Due to owner and blender Nick Melillo’s vision and diverse portfolio, it has been with us since we opened the shop. The full lineup of Foundation from the Olmec cigars, Aksum, Wise Man, and beyond encompasses so many things about Nicaraguan tobacco that we have come to love. Along with its core product, Foundation Cigars releases a set of Figurados once a year that are a bit more elevated in craftsmanship and tobacco primings. One such is the Foundation Tabernacle Knight Commander Figurado. As Nick says, this is the ‘exceptional cigar that pays homage to the rich Ethiopian heritage.’

According to the company, “Tabernacle Knight Commander derives from a prestigious honor the Ethiopian Crown Council bestowed upon Nicholas Melillo, owner of Foundation Cigars Company. The order was established by Emperor Menelik in 1889 as an order of Knighthood of the Ethiopian Empire to foreign and domestic civilian and military officials and individuals for service THE country Foundation Cigar Company, a distinguished name in the cigar industry, proudly presents 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. Encased in a luscious Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, the cigar features a San Andrés Mexican Binder and carefully selected fillers from Estelí and Jalapa, Nicaragua. The cigars have been aged 15 months in cedar before being packed to be shipped. Knight Commander will be introduced at the PCA trade show in Las Vegas and will begin shipping to cigar shops this fall. This cigar will be a limited yearly release of 700 boxes every fall.”

The Foundation Knight Commander is now available in a hand-curated sampler pack and offers a complex and prestigious experience encased in Melillo’s signature love for Connecticut Broadleaf. This Figurado speaks to the opulence of the cigar-making process. With only 700 boxes made, it is also one of Foundation’s most limited cigars! Don’t miss it!