Foundation Cigars founder Nicholas Melillo is a man of many talents master cigar blender and history buff to name a few. Talk to Melillo for a few minutes and you would swear that he was a world history professor at a leading university. If you look at cigars in the company portfolio many of the names and blends have significant historical relevance. The Aksum holds true to the concept, the name is derived from the Aksumite Kingdon an ancient civilization located in present-day Ethiopia. Local legend states, the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Aksum by Menelik the First, the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. To this day, one priest guards the Ark his whole life, day and night.

Now to the cigar, the medium to full-bodied blend features a stunning Ecuador Sumatra wrapper over a Connecticut broadleaf binder and Nicaraguan long-fillers. After lighting your palate will be met with bold, rich notes of cedar, cocoa, and spice. Whether you're already a fan of Foundation cigars or new to the brand, this one a cigar that you'll want to experience.