PRESS RELEASE
Ellington, CT – March 27th, 2025 – Foundation Cigar Company proudly announces the release of the Foundation 10-Year Aniversario, a special cigar crafted to commemorate a decade of dedication to the art of premium cigars. This limited-edition masterpiece will make its debut at the 2025 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, held from April 11th-14th, and will begin shipping to tobacconists nationwide in Summer/Fall 2025.
Reflecting ten years of passion, tradition, and innovation, the Foundation 10-Year Aniversario showcases a meticulously curated blend, offering aficionados an unparalleled smoking experience. This 7 x 58 Salomon features a unique hybrid wrapper combining Connecticut Broadleaf and Connecticut Havana Seed, bringing together the best of two storied tobaccos cultivated in the rich soils of the Connecticut River Valley. Beneath the wrapper, a Mata Fina Brazilian binder and a complex blend of Nicaraguan fillers from Estelí, Jalapa, and Condega contribute to the cigar’s depth and complexity.
“Celebrating ten years of Foundation Cigars is a deeply personal milestone,” said Nicholas Melillo, Founder & Master Blender of Foundation Cigar Company. “For this special release, I wanted to pay tribute to my Connecticut roots while incorporating the finest tobaccos from
around Nicaragua. The result is a cigar that truly embodies the heart and soul of Foundation.”
The branding of the Foundation 10-Year Aniversario pays tribute to St. George slaying the dragon, a powerful symbol of resilience and perseverance. For Foundation Cigar Company and its founder, Nicholas Melillo, this imagery represents the many challenges faced in the cigar industry and the journey of overcoming obstacles as a business owner. “This cigar is not just a celebration of ten years in the industry—it’s a tribute to the passion, hard work, and relentless dedication it takes to build something meaningful” said Melillo.
The Foundation 10-Year Aniversario will be available exclusively to PCA attendees before its official market release. Retailers attending the PCA Trade Show in New Orleans will have the first opportunity to secure this historic release before it begins shipping to select tobacconists nationwide in Summer/Fall 2025.
