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Cigar Review: Charter Oak Pasquale Corona by Foundation

I ran to my local B&M when the Charter Oak Especiales (Pegnatoro and Pasquale) were released. I will admit that the $13 price tag caught me by surprise, especially when Foundation decided to keep the Charter Oak branding. Naturally, I gravitated toward the Pasquale which revolves around the Connecticut Broadleaf seed. This line of cigars…

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Cigar Review: El Gueguense Macho Raton by Foundation Cigars

The El Gueguense line was one of the first cigars I had from Foundation. I instantly fell in love with the medium-bodied blend and the company. If there was one cigar I would tell people to buy if they are just starting to smoke cigars, it is the El Gueguense in Corona. It is balanced,…

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Top 10 Boutique Cigar Companies You Must Try

What is a boutique cigar? That question has been asked by aficionados and enthusiasts for years causing much debate within the community. Definitions of what makes a cigar brand boutique include: Brands who do not own their own factory, brands who only produce lines in small batches, and even cigars manufactured in a small factory….

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Foundation El Gueguense

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Corona GordaSIZE:   5-5/8″ x 46 ORIGIN:   NicaraguaFACTORY:   Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. WRAPPER:   Nicaraguan Corojo 99BINDER:   Nicaraguan Corojo 99FILLER:   Nicaraguan Corojo & Criollo from Estelli & Jalapa STRENGTH:   Medium SOURCE:   Jungle Jim’s ENVIRONMENT WHERE:   Three-Season Porch at Home WHEN:   January 12, 2017 @ 10 AM DRINKS:   Starbucks Dark Roast WEATHER:   Super windy morning but great temperature…

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Episode 14: AMA w/Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigars

I get the opportunity to sit down and chat with Nick Melillo, master blender, and founder of Foundation Cigars for a SimplyStogies.club AMA/Virtual Cut & Light via Zoom Meeting. We had a fantastic conversation about Nick’s cigar journey, how he got started, what he’s learned, and where he’s going. We discussed a slew of topics…

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Foundation Tabernacle Havana Seed CT #142

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Corona SIZE:   5-1/4″ x 46 ORIGIN:   Nicaragua FACTORY:   Tabacalera AJ Fernandez WRAPPER:   Connecticut Havana Seed CT #142 BINDER:   Mexican San Andres FILLER:   Nicaraguan (Esteli & Jalapa); Honduran (Jamastran) STRENGTH:   Medium – Full SOURCE: Party Source, Bellevue KY ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Three Season Porch at Home WHEN: May 23, 2019 @ 11 AM DRINKS: Coffee (Black)…

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Episode 6: Tabernacle Havana Seed Review

I interview a moderator for SimplyStogies.club and a cigar reviewer at Burn1.net, Mike. Mike walks us through his process of reviewing a cigar: from the pre-cut ritual, to the cut and light, to writing his review. Thank you to Mike for taking the time, on his birthday, to sit down and give us some insight…

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