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 […]
Foundation cigars have been a favorite at Oak Glen Tobacconist since the beginning. Nick Melillo’s approach to tobacco is superb, and the proof is in the pudding. From his vast portfolio of cigars, he has something different and dynamic to offer everyone. One of his most impressive cigars is the Foundation Tabernacle Havana Seed CT […]
CIGAR TASTING NIGHT at Oak Glen Tobacconist! Friday, April 26th at 6pm. Join us in lighting the NEW Foundation Wise Man Corojo and Wise Man Maduro as we pair them with a great beverage! The event kicks off at 6pm. We will light up and pair it with an exceptional beverage. Tickets Cost $39.99 Each […]
Foundation Cigars have had a lot of new releases over the last year, one such that I have looked into repeatedly is the Foundation Aksum Claro. If you have any curiosity about how this cigar came about, check out our article on it: Foundation Aksum is rebranded from Foundation Metapa. Much like the Olmec releases […]
Last year, one of the most anticipated releases from Foundation Cigar Company was the Foundation Metapa. Using a high priming of Ecuadorian Sumatra, this line was introduced much like the Olmec was, with a Claro and Maduro version. Needless to say, it was a banger- I mean what cigar blended by Nick Melillo isn’t? A […]
Foundation Olmec Maduro Toro. This has got to take the cake for me when it comes to Foundation cigars. By far my favorite Nick Melillo has created. Overall, I am a huge fan of Foundation Cigars, and the portfolio he has created. From Gueguense (The cigar no one can pronounce), to the Tabernacle, Highclere Castle, […]
Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigars is back with another winner to add to his cigar portfolio. Last year, he released the highly sought after Olmec Maduro and Olmec Claro. Using high primings of San Andres for the wrapper, the blend was manufactured at AJ Fernandez’s factory in Nicaragua. This year, her returns with another duo, […]
I have talked about the difference in flavor between sizes before; some cigars seem the same between Vitolas, while others have only the slightest differences and are vastly different. A shining example is the Foundation Olmec Maduro. It is no secret this cigar is on many favorites lists. In fact, Olmec Maduro won the #3 […]
It is somewhat common to see San Andres Negro, or as we hear it said, Mexican San Andrea Maduro. Many cigars on the market use this dark, sweet, spicey wrapper. It blends well, it’s affordable and it seems to be a growing trend. However, as I understand it, during the boom of the 90s, San […]