A Decade of Foundation Cigars with Nick Melillo

February 18, 2026

It’s hard to believe it’s been more than a decade since Nick Melillo launched Foundation Cigars with El Güegüense (“The Wise Man”), a cigar that helped establish the brand’s identity from day one. Since then, N... Read More...

Foundation 10 Year Aniversario No. 6 Cigar of the Year 2025

No. 6 Cigar of the Year 2025 – Foundation 10 Year Aniversario

Jordan Guttormson

January 13, 2026

News, COTY 2025

Ten years after introducing Foundation Cigar Company as his first solo venture in the premium cigar space, Nick Melillo leaned into his blending strengths in order to deliver a proper anniversary experience. Th... Read More...

Foundation Cigar Co. Announces Latest Knight Commander Release

Eric Guttormson

November 20, 2025

Press Releases

Foundation Cigar Company has announced the 2025 edition of its Tabernacle Knight Commander, a limited annual release tied to a unique historical distinction. The cigar will begin shipping to retailers across th... Read More...

Foundation Cigars Ships 2025 Highclere Castle Senetjer

Eric Guttormson

October 24, 2025

Press Releases

Foundation Cigar Company has begun shipping the 2025 edition of the Highclere Castle Senetjer, marking the brand’s annual November release that celebrates its partnership with England’s historic Highclere Castl... Read More...

Foundation Cigars Names George Frakes Director of International Sales

Eric Guttormson

September 15, 2025

Press Releases

Foundation Cigar Company has appointed George Frakes as Director of International Sales, with an initial focus on Europe and continued expansion in key global markets. Frakes will work directly with Schuster Ci... Read More...

Foundation 10-Year Aniversario cigar featured

Foundation Cigar Co. Begins Shipping 10-Year Aniversario

Jordan Guttormson

September 9, 2025

Press Releases

Foundation Cigar Company has officially begun shipping its 10-Year Aniversario cigar to select retailers across the United States. First previewed at the 2025 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, the limited-edition ... Read More...

Foundation Cigar Company Rolls Out Primer Fábrica 1810 Event-Only Exclusive

Jordan Guttormson

August 6, 2025

Press Releases

Foundation Cigar Company has revealed a new line—Primer Fábrica 1810—a limited cigar created to commemorate the first known cigar factory in the United States, established in Suffield, Connecticut, in 1810. The... Read More...

Foundation Cigar Company Introduces Wise Man Lancero Variants

Eric Guttormson

April 7, 2025

Press Releases

Foundation Cigar Company announced the addition of two new cigars to its Wise Man lineup: the Wise Man Corojo Lancero and the Wise Man Maduro Lancero. These 7 x 40 vitolas are set to debut at the 2025 PCA Trade... Read More...

Foundation Cigar Company Marks Decade Milestone with Aniversario Blend

Eric Guttormson

March 27, 2025

Press Releases

Foundation Cigar Company announced the release of its Foundation 10-Year Aniversario, a cigar created to mark ten years in the premium cigar industry. The blend will debut at the 2025 PCA Trade Show in New Orle... Read More...

Foundation Cigars Ships 2024 Annual Highclere Castle Senetjer Release

Eric Guttormson

November 6, 2024

Press Releases

Foundation Cigar Company has announced the return of the Highclere Castle Senetjer as an annual limited release, with shipments beginning this November. Initially crafted to honor the 100th anniversary of King ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Foundation Cigar Pairings

Eric Guttormson

June 17, 2024

Flavor Odyssey

This week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs tackle the next brand on the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard by seeking the best drink pairing with cigars from Nick Melillo and Foundation Ciga... Read More...

New Version of Wise Man Begins Shipping

Eric Guttormson

April 22, 2024

Press Releases

Nicholas Melillo and Foundation Cigars have announced that the first shipments of the new Wise Man Corojo & Maduro lines have begun shipping to retailers throughout the United States. As widely publicize... Read More...

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