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, […]
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 […]
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 […]