Foundation Cigar Co.

The line is heading back to store shelves, though with just 500 boxes produced for the 2023 release.

The new cigar was inspired by an honorary title awarded to Foundation Cigar Co. founder Nicholas Melillo by the Ethiopian Crown Council.

Both blends are debuting in a 5 1/2 x 48 coronas vitola. There will be 500 boxes made each of each blend per quarter.

The new regular production line marks the first time that Foundation has incorporated Ecuadorian Sumatra tobacco into a blend.

Interestingly, United Cigars says this will be the final release of both the Bandolero Firecracker and The Wise Man Maduro Firecracker.

The plethora of PCA releases from the company this year include a cigar commemorating a notable honor that Melillo was awarded last year by the Crown Council of Ethiopia and a cigar named after a famous Nicaraguan poet.

The PCA Convention & Trade Show is back, and so are our live interviews before the show floor opens, which has become a tradition here…

When the Highclere Castle Senetjer debuted last year, it was described as a limited edition. Going forward, there will be 500 boxes released annually.

The 6 3/4 x 52 perfecto vitola is a new size for The Tabernacle line. It will be an annual limited edition release.

The new line is a tribute to Rubén Darío, the famed Nicaraguan poet.

Two new blends will join Foundation Cigar Co.’s Charter Oak line this fall.