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 […]
I have spoken many times about the talents of Nick Melillo and his blending style. In fact, before opening Oak Glen Tobacconist, Foundation Cigar Company was always one of my favorite brands I had stocked in my personal humidor. Regarding tobacco knowledge, Nick is a wealth of knowledge. And why not? The proof is in […]
The last of the limited run. Last year, at PCA 2022, Foundation Cigars announced a special project with the family of Highclere Castle, using a 7th priming of Habano leaf. The cigar was to commemorate the 100th anniversary of discovering King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Foundation Cigars releases the Highclere Senetjer Figurado. The Senetjer boasts a 7th […]
Let’s talk prestigious and elegance. Let’s talk about blending style and mastery of the craft. Let’s talk Foundation Cigars. And, of course, you can’t talk about Foundation Cigar Company without talking about the man behind it, Nick Melillo. In 2017, Nick blended and released the first cigar from his Highclere line, the Highclere Castle Edwardian […]
In regards to the cigar world, what comes to mind when you hear smooth, elegant, refined, and sophisticated, with a hint of cream and sweetness? Truthfully, several cigars share some of those descriptions, but now many encompass all of them. However, one that does would be the Foundation Cigar Highclere Castle Toro. There are several […]
What once started as an event-only cigar now has a new size! It is no secret the Foundation Cigar Menelik is a favorite here at OGT. In fact, the original Menelik cigar won the number four slot for cigar of the year in 2020 for Oak Glen Tobacconist. It was also the first cigar we […]
There are so many reasons this cigar has to be talked about. This is one of those legendary blends by an absolute legend in the Industry. Originally, Mr. Nick Melillo worked for Drew Estate as the main tobacco purchaser for the company. As his talent became more refined, his knowledge of the tobacco craft increased. […]
Nick Melillo, creator, and blender of Foundation Cigar Company has announced another special addition to his portfolio. Foundation Cigar has just released the David and Goliath short perfecto vitolas in the Havana Seed blend. Originally, these special sizes were seen in his Broadleaf Tabernacle released October 2020. Now he has capped the twin blends off […]