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Foundation Cigar Co. Not Attending PCA 2021

June 16, 2021

Due to a number of unmentioned factors, said to be "both business and familial," Foundation Cigar Co. has announced they will not attend the 2021 PCA trade show, taking place in Las Vegas from July 9–13 at the ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Wiseman Maduro and Chocolate Old Fashioned

Eric Guttormson

June 14, 2021

A Flavor Odyssey

Wednesday, June 16th, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs continue the chocolatey flavor component by pairing the Wiseman Maduro from Foundation Cigars with a chocolate old fashioned cocktail. Whip up an old ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – WILDCARD – Tabernacle David paired with Bourbon

Eric Guttormson

November 16, 2020

A Flavor Odyssey

Wednesday, November 18th, the Odyssey continues... we have reached a WILDCARD episode after finishing the Connecticut Broadleaf segment of the season. This week we sneak in an extra Broadleaf as your hosts Robb... Read More...

Charter Oak Habano Lonsdale cigar review

84%Split Oak

Charter Oak CT Habano Lonsdale

Jordan Guttormson

October 23, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2020

Growing up in Connecticut, Nick Melillo, owner and founder of Foundation Cigar Company, has long been known for his fondness for the tobaccos of the famed Connecticut River Valley growing region. He got his fir... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – With Special Guest Nick Melillo

Eric Guttormson

October 19, 2020

A Flavor Odyssey

Wednesday, October 21st, the Odyssey continues... this week special guest Nick Melillo AKA "Chief of the Broadleaf" will help Robby and Randy begin their journey into broadleaf wrapper. Nick is an expert on Bro... Read More...

Tabernacle David and Goliath Announced by Foundation Cigars

Eric Guttormson

October 13, 2020

Press Releases

Nicholas Melillo announced his latest release, a two-size extension to the Tabernacle line, Melillo has again drawn on biblical inspiration to represent his life in tobacco and his commitment to the industry. B... Read More...

Habano Version of Charter Oak Coming From Foundation Cigar Company

Eric Guttormson

September 8, 2020

Press Releases

Nick Melillo has announced that Foundation Cigar Company will be adding a habano version of the popular Charter Oak line this September. The Charter Oak is known as a value priced cigar which currently comes in... Read More...

Foundation El Güegüense 5 Year Aniversario cigars

Foundation to Celebrate 5th Anniversary with El Güegüense 5 Year Aniversario

Jordan Guttormson

August 20, 2020

Press Releases

Five years after launching Foundation Cigar Company and their inaugural El Güegüense brand, company owner, Nick Melillo, will be commemorating the milestone with a limited version of the blend that has been dub... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – El Güegüense & Rye

Eric Guttormson

July 6, 2020

A Flavor Odyssey

Wednesday, July 8th, Robby and Randy continue their journey into the corojo wrapper. This week they will be smoking the El Güegüense from Nick Melillo and Foundation Cigar Company and pairing it with Rye Whiske... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE with Foundation Cigar Company’s Nick Melillo

Eric Guttormson

June 3, 2020

Smoke Night Live

Friday June 5th special guest Nick Melillo, AKA the Chief of the Broadleaf, AKA Nick R Agua joins the Dojo crew for a fun-filled show. Nick the Founder and CEO of Foundation Cigar Company has a huge resume in t... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey 029 – Wildcard Episode – LIVE Edition

Eric Guttormson

April 28, 2020

A Flavor Odyssey

Wednesday, April 29th, it's a LIVE Wildcard edition of Flavor Odyssey. This week's episode features a challenge from Randy to Robby to see if he can come up with a better pairing for the Köstritzer Schwarzbier ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – the Letter W – LIVE Edition

Eric Guttormson

March 14, 2020

A Flavor Odyssey

Wednesday, March 18th, is a very special LIVE edition of Flavor Odyssey. Robby and Randy will be answering your questions in realtime as they take on the letter W. On this show Your hosts pair up the Wise Man M... Read More...

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