From the catalog · Nicaragua
Foundation Menelik
Foundation Menelik is a medium-strength cigar from Foundation. Lengths range from 4.5 to 7.5 inches. The wrapper type is Connecticut and country of origin is Nicaragua. Connecticut wrappers are often associated with milder, smoother smoke. Medium-strength blends are commonly chosen for everyday smoking. Nicaraguan cigars are often associated with bold, spice-forward blends. A $10-$15 cigar at most shops. Foundation rolls this line for smokers who compare vitola options.
At a glance
Spec sheet
The wrapper
Connecticut
- Candela
- Claro
- Colorado Claro
- Colorado
- Colorado Maduro
- Maduro
- Oscuro
A Connecticut wrapper typically sits at Claro to Colorado Claro on the scale. Shade varies with the harvest and the box, and it describes color, not strength. How wrapper shades work →
Vitolas
Every size, side by side
13 formats in the catalog.
| Shape | Length | Ring gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Petite Robusto | 4.5" | 52 |
| Petit Corona | 5" | 42 |
| Robusto | 5" | 50 |
| Belicoso | 5.5" | 52 |
| Corona | 5.6" | 44 |
| Toro | 6" | 50 |
| Double Toro | 6" | 56 |
| Gordo | 6" | 60 |
| Torpedo | 6.1" | 52 |
| Lonsdale | 6.5" | 44 |
| Gran Toro | 6.5" | 54 |
| Churchill | 7" | 48 |
| Lancero | 7.5" | 38 |
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FAQ
Common questions
How strong is the Foundation Menelik?
The Foundation Menelik is logged in the catalog as a medium-strength Nicaragua cigar.
Where is the Foundation Menelik made?
The catalog lists the Foundation Menelik with an origin of Nicaragua.
What wrapper does the Foundation Menelik use?
The Foundation Menelik uses a Connecticut wrapper.
What sizes does the Foundation Menelik come in?
The catalog records 13 vitolas spanning 4.5 to 7.5 inches and ring gauges 38 to 60 for the Foundation Menelik.
How much does the Foundation Menelik cost?
Typical retail for the Foundation Menelik falls in the $10-$15 range. Cigarista doesn't sell cigars, we track them.