Foundation

Foundation Cigar Company is a small-batch franchise operated by the brand’s founder, Nick Melillo. Foundation cigars are handmade in Nicaragua at a handful of factories, including AJ Fernandez and My Father Cigars. Melillo got started in the premium cigar business by working at local cigar shops in his home state of Connecticut. He then took a position with Drew Estate, where he managed tobacco procurement and became acquainted with many parts of factory and warehouse operations.

The Foundation brand made its debut in 2015 and is home to several popular cigar lines, including Wise Man, The Tabernacle, and Charter Oak. Foundation cigars comprise a colorful and complex portfolio of blends.

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