Description
The Foundation 10 Year Aniversario is a limited-edition release from Foundation Cigar Company marking a decade of production under founder Nicholas Melillo. It debuted at PCA 2025 and began shipping in September 2025. This commemorative cigar is crafted by AJ Fernandez at his factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, in a single 7 x 58 Salomon vitola—a large double-tapered perfecto designed to highlight complexity and construction.
Blend CompositionWrapper: Connecticut River Valley hybrid of Broadleaf and Havana Seed (grown near Foundation’s home base)Binder: Brazilian Mata FinaFiller: Nicaraguan tobaccos from Estelí, Jalapa, and Condega (grown by AJ Fernandez).
Strength: Medium-to-full
Smokers have reported a profile featuring espresso, cedar, dark chocolate, molasses, and spice, with earthy undertones and subtle sweetness through the evolving burn. The Salomon shape accentuates flavor transitions, producing a long, slow-burning experience.
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