Foundation Aksum

Foundation Aksum
Foundation Cigars continues to impress with its latest release, the Aksum, a medium-full-bodied cigar that showcases the mastery of Nick Melillo, who has earned acclaim with previous blends like The Wise Man Maduro and El Gueguense. Inspired by the legend of the Ark of the Covenant, the Aksum is unlike anything we've seen from Foundation previously. It features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that perfectly complements the tobaccos tucked beneath it. The Connecticut Broadleaf binder and long-fillers from Estelí and Jalapa, Nicaragua, create a smooth, sweet, and spicy profile with notes of wood, coffee bean, and earth. Rolled by AJ Fernandez at Tabacalera Fernandez, the quality of this creation remains top-tier. The Aksum received a 93-point rating and was ranked the #12 Cigar of the Year in 2024.

Key Details:

• Origin: Nicaragua
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
• Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
• Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí and Jalapa)
• Flavored: False
• Pressed: True
• Has Tip: False
• Brand: Foundation Cigars
• Ranked: #12 Cigar of the Year 2024 (93-point rating)

Tasting Notes:
The Foundation Aksum is a sweet-and-spicy smoke with solid underpinnings of coffee bean and earth, offering a smooth and complex profile. The Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper delivers an exceptional balance with the Nicaraguan fillers, making this cigar a unique and refined experience. Perfect for aficionados seeking a rich, flavorful smoke.