Founded by Freemasons: Hiram & Solomon Cigars was established by Fouad Kashouty and George Dakrat, both active Freemasons. They wanted to create a cigar brand that embodies the values and principles of Freemasonry and builds bridges between Freemasons worldwide. Each cigar and each cigar range is associated with a specific Masonic degree or symbol. These range from the ‘Entered Apprentice’ through the ‘Fellow Craft’ to the ‘Master Mason’. Other ranges, such as the “Shriner” and “Travelling Man”, refer to important Masonic traditions and symbols.