Foundation Cigar Company Debuts Exclusive Event-Only Cigar for 2025: Primer Fábrica 1810

Foundation Cigar Company has announced the launch of Primer Fábrica 1810, a special event-only cigar created to honor the birthplace of American cigar-making—Suffield, Connecticut, home to the first U.S. cigar factory established in 1810. This exclusive release nods to the deep roots of Connecticut tobacco, a legacy that continues to thrive in the Connecticut River Valley, where Foundation is based.

The Primer Fábrica 1810 is a 5 ¾ x 60 soft box-pressed cigar, featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and a Brazilian Mata Fina binder, with undisclosed fillers to add a layer of intrigue. This commemorative smoke comes in a limited three-count box, which will be available only at Foundation-hosted events during Summer 2025—and not for sale anywhere else.

Premium cigar enthusiasts attending these events can score a box free with the purchase of select Foundation lines, including The Wise Man, Highclere Castle, Aksum, Charter Oak, and The Upsetters.

Nicholas Melillo, Founder and Master Blender, calls the cigar “a tribute to the deep-rooted history of Connecticut tobacco and the origins of cigar-making in America.”

Primer Fábrica 1810 will make its first appearance at the PCA Trade Show in New Orleans this April at Booth #3131, before rolling out at events nationwide this summer.

Cigar smokers looking to get their hands on this rare and historic blend should connect with their local Foundation Cigars rep or plan to attend a Foundation event near them.

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About Foundation Cigar Company

Founded by Nicholas Melillo in 2015, Foundation Cigar Company is dedicated to producing premium cigars that honor tradition while embracing innovation. Headquartered in the Connecticut River Valley and manufactured in Estelí, Nicaragua, Foundation has released celebrated brands such as The Wise Man, The Tabernacle, Highclere Castle, Charter Oak, Aksum, Olmec, and The Upsetters.

The company continues to push the boundaries of quality and craftsmanship, earning accolades from cigar aficionados worldwide.