Foundation Cigars, under Nick Melillo, continues to deliver masterful blends — and Aksum is no exception. Inspired by the legend of the Ark of the Covenant, it is Foundation's richest blend yet, crafted at Tabacalera Fernandez by AJ Fernandez.
A stunning Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder that deepens the complexity, with Nicaraguan long-fillers from Estelí and Jalapa providing depth and character. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, with sweet wood, cocoa and a subtle spice that lingers.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí, Jalapa)
Size: Robusto (5 × 50)
Strength: Medium-Full
Factory: Tabacalera Fernandez, Nicaragua
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