Foundation
Cigars shaped by historical themes, family tributes and limited releases
- Made in
- Nicaragua
- Lines here
- 8
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The house
The story of Foundation
Foundation Cigar Company’s portfolio includes The Upsetters, Menelik, Charter Oak, The Tabernacle, Metepa, AKSUM, Olmec and collaborations with Highclere Castle.
Menelik first appeared as an event-only cigar in 2016 and was later introduced as a 6 × 52 toro. Charter Oak Pegnataro and Pasquale were created as tributes to the beloved grandfathers of Melillo.
Foundation has also worked with Highclere Castle on Senetjer, a blend commemorating the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb by the 5th Earl of Carnarvon and archaeologist Howard Carter. In 2026, the company marked its tenth anniversary with a limited-edition 7 × 58 perfecto salomon called 10-Year Anniversary.
Milestones
Moments that made the house
- 2016
Menelik debuts
Menelik was released as an event-only cigar.
- 2024
Knight Commander ships
Foundation began shipping the 2024 release of The Tabernacle Knight Commander to cigar shops nationwide.
- 2024
Senetjer returns
Foundation began shipping the 2024 Highclere Castle Senetjer as an annual limited release.
- 2026
Tenth anniversary release
Foundation marked its tenth anniversary with a limited-edition 7 × 58 perfecto salomon.
Details
Things most people don't know
- Anniversary format
- The 10-Year Anniversary is a limited-edition 7 × 58 perfecto salomon.
- Event-only origin
- Menelik debuted as an event-only cigar in 2016.
- Connecticut connection
- Initial Olmec shipments went to retailers in Foundation’s home state of Connecticut.
- Foundation lounge
- Ligero Tobacco House in Buford, Georgia, was identified as the country’s only Foundation Cigar Co. lounge.
- Royal collaboration
- Foundation worked with Highclere Castle on a blend tied to the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
- Family tribute
- Charter Oak Pegnataro and Pasquale honour Melillo’s beloved grandfathers.
In the humidor
Foundation up close
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