Saint George in the 10th Anniversary

Slaying the dragon, like Saint George. Foundation Cigar Company was represented at Intertabac 2026 by George Frakes, the company's international markets manager. Foundation—the company founded by Nick Melillo ten years ago—has always maintained a striking and original design aesthetic, culminating in the 10th Anniversary Salomon, a cigar of 178 mmx 58 (7x58), which depicts Saint George driving his spear into the dragon. According to Frakes, "Saint George represents the tobacco industry overcoming the various challenges it faces, particularly in this years regarding regulations, but those are not the unique: it also represents the spirit of resilience, triumph, and dedication that has guided the company over the past decade ".

This new commemorative Salomon features a truly attractive, dark, matte, and highly oily wrapper—the result of crossing a Havana seed with a Broadleaf variety—grown in the Connecticut River Valley in the United States. The binder is Mata Fina (Brazil), while the filler is 100% Nicaraguan. Offering medium-to-full body, the cigar will be sold in 10-count and 20-count boxes of 10 and 20.