Description
Foundation Cigar Company is proud to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, a milestone rooted in a passion for tradition and craftsmanship. Founded by Nicholas Melillo, whose journey in the cigar industry spans decades, Foundation has become a beacon of quality and creativity, blending history, culture, and artistry into every cigar.
This limited-edition 10-year anniversary cigar is a 7×58 Perfecto Salomon, crafted using a special Havana Seed grown in the Connecticut River Valley. This exceptional tobacco is cultivated on the farm that is also home to Foundation’s corporate offices, further embodying the company’s deep connection to its roots and commitment to excellence.
The artwork for this commemorative release draws inspiration from St. George, the patron saint of Abyssinia, reflecting the deep connection between heritage and excellence that defines Foundation Cigars. This unique design honors the spirit of resilience, triumph, and dedication that has guided the company over the past decade.
Thank you for being a part of our journey. Here’s to 10 years of tradition and innovation, and to many more to come. Size: Salomon 7 x 58. Note: these are now shipping in plain packaging.
- Wrapper: CT Broadleaf & CT Havana Seed Hybrid
- Binder: Mata Fina Brazil
- Filler: Esteli, Jalapa, & Condega Nicaragua
About Foundation Cigars
Foundation Cigar Company is dedicated to quality, consistency, balance, flavor, and building brands with heart and soul. They are known for many brands including Charter Oak, El Güegüense and The Tabernacle.
With over 20 years of love and dedication for the industry, they merge old world traditions with modern-day styles and customs to produce unique premium cigars. Their goal is to work with specially selected tobacconists who recognize their passion and dedication for quality artisan products. They have developed strong relationships with some of the best tobacco growers throughout the world and have established their production in the valley of Esteli, Nicaragua.
Founder and master blender, Nicholas Melillo has traveled the world procuring tobacco, toiled in factories overseeing production, and blended some of the top-rated and best-selling cigars in the industry. Under his watchful eye, Foundation Cigars are inspected and each bale of tobacco is smoked to verify flavour, combustion, and aroma. Their mission is to provide the best hand-made cigars to connoisseurs around the world.
