SENETJER
Crafted from Legacy, Inspired by the Sacred
We’ve blended tradition and innovation to create an experience that is a testament to our dedication to the art of cigar-making.
AKSUM
A Journey Through Legend, Crafted in Every Cigar.
Drawing inspiration from this storied empire, the Aksum line is a testament to heritage, craftsmanship, and tradition.
HIGHCLERE CASTLE
Inspired by Royalty, Crafted for You.
Charter Oak
The Pride of the CT River Valley.
Long before Dutch settlers came to our shores, the Native Americans cultivated tobacco and held councils beneath the massive branches of the Charter Oak tree.
Primer Fabrica 1810
Coming Soon Summer 2025 - Event Only
Foundation Cigar Company proudly presents Primer Fábrica 1810, an exclusive event-only cigar honoring the rich history of American cigar-making.
THE WISE MAN LANCERO
Coming Soon Summer / Fall 2025
Foundation Cigar Company proudly introduces The Wise Man Corojo Lancero and The Wise Man Maduro Lancero, expanding the acclaimed Wise Man series with a 7 x 40 Lancero vitola.
About Foundation Cigar Company
At Foundation Cigar Company, we are committed to producing premium cigars that embody quality, consistency, balance, and rich flavor—crafted with heart and soul. With over 25 years of dedication to the cigar industry, we seamlessly blend old-world traditions with modern craftsmanship, delivering exceptional smoking experiences that honor the artistry of the past while embracing the future.
We partner with carefully selected tobacconists who share our passion for artisan craftsmanship and seek cigars of uncompromising quality. Our global network includes relationships with some of the finest tobacco growers worldwide, ensuring our blends are built on the best leaves available.
Founder and Master Blender, Nicholas Melillo, has traveled the world sourcing the finest tobaccos, personally overseeing production, and crafting some of the highest-rated and best-selling cigars in the industry. Under his meticulous supervision, every leaf is carefully evaluated—selected, aged, and blended to ensure the perfect balance of flavor, combustion, and aroma.
Rooted in Tradition. Crafted for Today.
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THE WISE MAN
Embrace the Legacy. Ignite the Wisdom.
AKSUM
A Journey Through Legend, Crafted in Every Cigar.
The Aksumite Kingdom, an ancient civilization in present-day Ethiopia, stood as a beacon of power, culture, and tradition. According to Ethiopian legend, Menelik I, the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, brought the Ark of the Covenant to Aksum, where it has remained ever since. To this day, a single guardian devotes his life to watching over the sacred relic, protecting it day and night.
THE TABERNACLE
Unveil the Majesty.
OLMEC
The Original Cigar Smokers.
Highclere Castle
Inspired by Royalty, Crafted for You.
CHARTKER OAK
The Pride of the CT River Valley.
The Charter Oak CT Broadleaf is a tribute to Connecticut’s rich tobacco heritage, crafted in honor of Nicholas Melillo’s grandfather—a man who, despite earning a modest living at Winchester Repeating Arms after World War II, remained devoted to his everyday cigar: Connecticut Broadleaf. His unwavering passion for this bold, flavorful leaf lives on in every carefully rolled cigar, preserving the legacy of a true tobacco tradition.
The Upsetters
Dare To Be Different. Be an Upsetter.
Jamaica has a deep-rooted tradition of embracing the underdog—the anti-hero who defies the odds. Upsetters are the rule-breakers, the game-changers, the ones who challenge convention. In the 1960s, Jamaica’s “rude boys” watched old spaghetti westerns, seeing themselves in gunslingers like Django, figures who stood tall against the establishment. It was this same rebellious spirit that gave birth to reggae music, a sound that shook the world.
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Joe Rogan smokes Foundation Cigar on Recent Podcast
Metapa, the newest brand from Foundation, has a literary theme and an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper—a first for the company.
Metapa, the newest brand from Foundation, has a literary theme and an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper—a first for the company.