Foundation cigars
Connecticut-based brand founded by Nicholas Melillo, a former Drew Estate blender.
At a glance
| Founded | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Founder(s) | Nicholas Melillo |
| Maker | Foundation Cigar Co. |
| Based / rolled in | Connecticut (cigars rolled in Nicaragua) |
| Brand type | Boutique |
| Official website | foundationcigarcompany.com |
The story
Nicholas Melillo, a former Drew Estate blender, founded Foundation Cigar Company in 2015.
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Every Foundation line compared
| Line | Strength | Wrapper | Binder | Filler | Review sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak | Connecticut Shade or Broadleaf Maduro | Nicaragua | Nicaragua | 6 | |
| The Tabernacle | Connecticut Broadleaf | Mexican San Andrés | Honduras and Nicaragua | 8 | |
| El Güegüense | Nicaraguan | Nicaraguan Corojo '99 | Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo | 8 | |
| Olmec | Mexican San Andrés (or Claro) | Nicaragua | Nicaragua (Estelí and Jalapa) | 6 | |
| Wise Man | Mexican San Andrés (Maduro) or Nicaraguan Corojo | Nicaragua (Estelí and Jalapa) | Nicaragua (Corojo and Criollo) | 6 |
Foundation
Charter Oak
Mild–MediumConnecticut Shade or Broadleaf Maduro wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 6 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
Hidden gemFoundationThe Tabernacle
Medium–FullConnecticut Broadleaf wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 8 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
Hidden gemFoundationEl Güegüense
Medium–FullNicaraguan wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 8 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
Hidden gemFoundationOlmec
Medium–FullMexican San Andrés (or Claro) wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 6 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
Hidden gemFoundationWise Man
Medium–FullMexican San Andrés (Maduro) or Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 6 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
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