92%Holy Maduro

The Tabernacle

September 2, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

Foundation Cigar Company proprietor Nick Melillo made his big debut into the premium cigar market in 2015, introducing the brand's freshman release with the Nicaraguan-themed El Güegüense. The cigar may be one ... Read More...

Foundation Cigar Co. – IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 4, 2016

IPCPR 2016

Nick Melillo made his big debut at last year's IPCPR show and for 2016, he expanded four-fold. Nick (aka Nick R. Agua, aka Chief of Broadleaf) famously got his start at Drew Estate, working as Jonathan Drew's r... Read More...

Foundation Cigar Co. Announces 3rd New Release for 2016

Jordan Guttormson

July 18, 2016

Press Releases

July 18, 2016 – Southbury, CT – Foundation Cigar President Nick Melillo announces the completion of his newest brand, Charter Oak, set for release at the 2016 IPCPR Show in Las Vegas. “I wanted to choose a n... Read More...

Foundation Cigar Co. Announces The Tabernacle

Jordan Guttormson

July 14, 2016

Press Releases

Shortly after the announcement of Foundation Cigar Company's sophomore release, The Upsetters, the brand has followed up with another project—dubbed The Tabernacle. Brand owner Nick Melillo has showcased his... Read More...

Foundation’s New “The Upsetters” to be Distributed by Miami Cigar Co.

Jordan Guttormson

July 5, 2016

Press Releases

Southbury, CT July 5th, 2016 - Nicholas Melillo, owner of Foundation Cigar Company formally announces the appointment of Miami Cigar Company as the Exclusive Distributor for the long awaited UPSETTERS brand set... Read More...

Foundation Cigar Company Announces New Release

Eric Guttormson

May 9, 2016

Press Releases

“I want to put Jamaica back on the map for premium tobacco.” —Nicholas Melillo Estelí, Nicaragua – May 9, 2016 – Master blender and world tobacco traveler, Nicholas Melillo, has released the next cigar in Fo... Read More...

Cigar of the Year 2015

Jordan Guttormson

January 8, 2016

Cigar of the Year

2015 has now come and gone, and with it left its own unique mark on the world of cigars, providing new and enjoyable (for the most part) smoking experiences. And with the closing of each year, we like to reflec... Read More...

Foundation Cigar co El Güegüense cigar review

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El Güegüense by Foundation Cigar Co.

Jordan Guttormson

October 12, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2015

Foundation Cigar Co. was officially unveiled to the public a few months ago, making their debut at the 2015 IPCPR show. This was a highly anticipated move for those that follow the brand's creator, Nicholas Mel... Read More...

El Güegüense Cigar Giveaway

Jordan Guttormson

October 7, 2015

Contests

UPDATE: This contest is now closed Our winners this week were chosen by Foundation Cigar Co. owner Nick Melillo on the Smoke Night LIVE show, as well as voted on by the Dojo community. 1st place winner: ... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE with guest Nick Melillo

Eric Guttormson

October 7, 2015

Smoke Night Live

THIS WEEKS GUEST: Nick Melillo from Foundation Cigar Co.. Master Sensei welcomes Nick Melillo AKA Nick~R~Agua from Foundation Cigar Co to Smoke Night LIVE. You may know Nick from his days at Drew Estate whe... Read More...

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