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Foundation Cigar Company

Foundation Cigar Company has quickly become one of the most respected boutique cigar makers in the world, thanks to the creative vision of Nick Melillo—a master blender and former head of production at Drew Estate. Founded in 2015, Foundation blends rich Nicaraguan tobaccos with cultural storytelling and artistic presentation to create cigars that are not only flavorful but deeply meaningful.

Standout lines include El Güegüense, a Nicaraguan puro inspired by a folkloric figure, known for its complex flavors of cedar, cinnamon, cocoa, and spice. Its counterpart, The Wise Man Maduro, features a Mexican San Andrés wrapperand is bolder with notes of earth, espresso, leather, and pepper. For a more elegant profile, the Highclere Castle line offers creamy Connecticut and robust Victorian blends that pay homage to British aristocracy. Foundation also offers unique small-batch blends like Menelik and Olmec, further showcasing the brand’s commitment to storytelling and artisanal quality.

At The Tobacconist of Greenwich, we proudly offer a curated selection of Foundation Cigars, ideal for collectors, connoisseurs, and adventurous palates looking to experience one of the most dynamic brands in the industry.

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  • Foundation Cigars 10-Year Anniversary Chest of 20 cigars Foundation Cigars 10-Year Anniversary Cigar Close Up

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    Foundation Cigars 10-Year Anniversary

    $35.00 - $750.00

    The Foundation Cigars 10-Year Anniversary is a limited-edition masterpiece that celebrates a decade of visionary blending and storytelling by Nicholas Melillo, one of the most respected figures in modern cigar craftsmanship. Created to mark Foundation...

  • Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Lonsdale Box Open Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Lonsdale Single

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    Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Lonsdale

    $7.10 - $142.00

    The Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Lonsdale is a 6.25" x 46 cigar that offers a medium to full-bodied smoking experience. Handcrafted in Nicaragua, this cigar features a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, a Sumatran binder, and Nicaraguan...

  • Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Grande Box Open Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Grande Single Cigar

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    Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Grande

    $7.60 - $152.00

    The Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Grande is a 6" x 60 cigar that offers a medium-bodied smoking experience.Handcrafted in Nicaragua, this cigar features a dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, a Sumatran binder, and Nicaraguan fillers. Smokers can...

  • Foundation Olmec Maduro Toro Box Open Foundation Olmec Maduro Toro Single Cigar

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    Foundation Olmec Maduro Toro

    $15.30 - $183.60

    The Foundation Olmec Maduro Toro is a 6" x 52 box-pressed cigar that offers a medium-to-full-bodied smoking experience. Handcrafted in Nicaragua at AJ Fernandez's Tabacalera factory, this cigar features a dark Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, a...

  • Foundation Askum Maduro Toro Box Open Foundation Askum Maduro Toro Single Cigar

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    Foundation Askum Maduro Toro

    $16.50 - $165.00

    The Foundation Aksum Maduro Toro is a 6" x 52 box-pressed cigar that offers a medium-to-full-bodied smoking experience. Handcrafted in Nicaragua under the guidance of Nicholas Melillo, this cigar features a dark Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed Maduro wrapper, a...

  • Foundation Olmec Maduro Robusto Box Open Foundation Olmec Maduro Robusto Single Cigar

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    Foundation Olmec Maduro Robusto

    $14.30 - $171.60

    The Foundation Olmec Maduro Robusto is a 5" x 50 box-pressed cigar that offers a medium-to-full-bodied smoking experience. Handcrafted in Nicaragua, this cigar features a dark Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder, and Nicaraguan...

  • Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed No 142 Perfecto Goliath Box Open Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed No 142 Perfecto Goliath Single

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    Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed No 142 Perfecto Goliath

    $16.00 - $400.00

    The Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed No. 142 Perfecto Goliath is a distinguished 5" x 58 perfecto-shaped cigar that offers a medium-to-full-bodied smoking experience. Handcrafted in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A., this...

  • Foundation Olmec Maduro Grande Box Open Foundation Olmec Maduro Grande Single Cigar

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    Foundation Olmec Maduro Grande

    $16.50 - $198.00

    The Foundation Olmec Maduro Grande is a 6" x 60 cigar that offers a full-bodied smoking experience. Handcrafted in Nicaragua, this cigar features a dark San Andrés Mexican Maduro wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder, and Nicaraguan fillers aged for three...

  • Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Toro Box Open Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Toro Single Cigar

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    Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Toro

    $7.30 - $146.00

    The Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Toro is a 6" x 52 cigar that offers a medium to full-bodied smoking experience.Handcrafted in Nicaragua, this cigar features a dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, a Sumatran binder, and Nicaraguan fillers. Smokers can...

  • Foundation Askum Maduro Double Corona Box Open Foundation Askum Maduro Double Corona Single Cigar

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    Foundation Askum Maduro Double Corona

    $18.00 - $180.00

    The Foundation Aksum Maduro Double Corona is a 7" x 54 cigar that offers a medium-to-full-bodied smoking experience. Handcrafted in Nicaragua at the renowned Tabacalera Fernandez factory, this cigar features a dark Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed Maduro wrapper,...

  • Foundation Olmec Maduro Double Corona Box Open Foundation Olmec Maduro Double Corona Single Cigar

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    Foundation Olmec Maduro Double Corona

    $17.00 - $204.00

    The Foundation Olmec Maduro Double Corona is a 7" x 54 cigar that offers a medium-to-full-bodied smoking experience. Handcrafted in Nicaragua, this cigar features a dark Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder, and Nicaraguan...