As previously written about, Foundation Cigars has given two of their original blends a makeover. Nick Melillo launched his company on a single blend, the Nicaraguan Puro Geuguense. Pronounced, whey-when-say, the name is an indigenous Nicaraguan word meaning, ‘The Wise man.’ The production of the gueguense cigar as well as its Maduro counterpart were manufactured at the […]
The very first blend created by Foundation Cigars was a Nicaraguan Puro called El Güegüense. Pronounced, whey-when-say, the name is an indigenous Nicaraguan word meaning, ‘The Wise man.’ Although the name Güegüense is not the easiest to pronounce, it was chosen to commemorate a cigar to the country of Nicaragua. Crafted at the Aganorsa Factory, […]
Many have heard of Foundation Charter Oak, one of the ultimate affordable cigars on the market. However, Nick Melillo, owner and blender, released two new blends on the more premium side. Introducing the Foundation Charter Oak Pasquale and Charter Oak Pegnataro, both in a special line he calls Especiales. Unlike the previous releases, these two […]
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, […]
There is a new Charter Oak in town, and this one isn’t like the others. This might seem a bit confusing, but I will explain it as best I can. Foundation Charter Oak has always been known as the budget friendly, great bang-for-your-buck cigar line. There are three kinds: Maduro, Habano, and Connecticut. However, this […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]