For Episode 170 on the Prime Time Show, Nick Melillo makes his return to our show. On this episode, we’ll catch up on a lot of the happenings with Nick and Foundation Cigar Company since we last talked to him. We’ll learn a little more about Nick in our “Live True” segment, and finally […]
Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company to Release The Wise Man Maduro Firecracker with United Cigars
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Foundation Cigar Company will team up with United Cigars for the 11th blend of the Firecracker Series. This summer will see the release of The Wise Man Maduro Firecracker, a 3 1/2 x 50 long-fused version of the original Wise Man Maduro blend. Created by Nicholas Melillo and produced at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa […]
The Blog: KMA Talk Radio Episode 403 – Nicholas Melillo, Foundation Cigar Company
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Each week, I have the opportunity to produce the news segment for KMA Talk Radio. On Cigar Coop, we will now post replays of the shows the week following the date the show is aired in our “blog.” A few weeks ago for episode 403 the guest was Nicholas Melillo of Foundation Cigar Company. Enjoy! […]
Prime Time Special Edition 85: Cigar Media & Aging Experiment #3
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Once again it’s a jam-packed Prime Time Special Edition. Tonight on Special Edition 85, we will dive into the world of cigar media. It’s a topic we’ve talked about on many of the various Prime Time Shows, but we will give you the good the bad and the ugly. We will also smoke the Foundation Cigar […]
Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company to Add The Tabernacle David & Goliath Perfectos
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Foundation Cigar Company has announced the addition of two perfectos to The Tabernacle line. Keeping to the biblical inspiration for this theme, the new perfectos are called David & Goliath. The Tabernacle David is a 5 x 54 perfecto while The Tabernacle Goliath is a 5 x 58 perfecto. Both David & Goliath will be […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 85 – Cigar Media & Aging Experiment #3
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Once again it’s a jam-packed Prime Time Special Edition. Tonight on Special Edition 85, we will dive into the world of cigar media. It’s a topic we’ve talked about on many of the various Prime Time Shows, but we will give you the good the bad and the ugly. We will also smoke the Foundation […]
Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company Charter Oak Habano Now Shipping
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The Charter Oak Habano, the third installment of Foundation Cigar Company’s Charter Oak line, is now heading to retailers. Charter Oak was introduced in 2016 in both a Connecticut Shade and Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Charter Oak pays homage to founder Nicholas Melillo‘s home state of Connecticut where the Charter Oak tree is a historical symbol. […]
Summer of ’20 Spotlight: Foundation Cigar Company
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2020 was definitely a quieter year for Foundation Cigar Company compared to previous years, but its an important year as Nicholas Melillo is celebrating five years at the helm of his own company. This year, Foundation brings a couple of brand extensions to the table, including one that commemorates the 5th anniversary. For the 5th […]
Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company Adding Charter Oak Habano
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A third blend is coming to Foundation Cigar Company’s Charter Oak line. Today the company announced the Charter Oak Habano will be shipping to retailers in late September. Charter Oak was introduced in 2016 in both a Connecticut Shade and Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Charter Oak pays homage to founder Nicholas Melillo‘s home state of […]
Cigar News: Foundation El Güegüense 5 Year Aniversario Collector’s Chest Coming in September
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2020 marks the five year anniversary of Nicholas Melillo‘s Foundation Cigar Company. To mark the occasion, Melillo and Foundation have announced a special release with the limited edition El Güegüense – 5yr Aniversario Collector’s Chest. El Güegüense was Foundation Cigar’s first release back in 2015. Translating to “The Wise Man”, El Güegüense is the […]