The Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Grande is widely regarded as a standout all-day cigar that consistently punches above its price point. It delivers a creamy, well-balanced smoke with smooth construction & approachable flavors, not overly complex, enjoyable from start to finish.
The wait is over. After weeks of smoking and re-smoking, we’re ready to unveil the Top 5 Cigars of 2025 and name a new Cigar of the Year 🥇
Congratulations to the brand owners, factory teams, and tobacco growers whose work and attention to detail made these cigars what they are. We hope you enjoy the list and smoke your way through it. Join us on social media this afternoon as we talk through the picks, celebrate the No. 1 cigar, and make the call to No. 1.
Today, we’re revealing the Top 5 by the hour on www.cigarsnob. com — one at a time:
12 PM ET — No. 5
1 PM ET — No. 4
2 PM ET — No. 3
3 PM ET — No. 2
4 PM ET — No. 1 (Cigar of the Year)
Click here to see the Top 25 Cigars of 2025 (1 thru 5)! 👉 https://t.co/Wocs4GhJ4j
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Nick Melillo’s story doesn’t follow the usual cigar script. From touring with Ziggy Marley, to blending for Joe Rogan, to winning Cigar of the Year, he’s built Foundation Cigar Co. into one of the most respected names in the industry. His path to the leaf is part travelogue, part history lesson, and all craft.
Swipe through for key moments from his journey, and read the full story now at 👉 https://t.co/C3seNrs8EK 👈
Photo credit on images 1, 5, 7, 8 and 9: Jane Shauck
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Foundation Olmec Claro Toro
This is a smoke that makes you sit back and appreciate the moment.