The Wise Man Maduro

When Nicholas Melillo left his long-time position with Drew Estate and started Foundation Cigars, his first release made massive waves throughout the industry. That release was El Gueguense, an ultra-premium cigar named after a Nicaraguan folk dance which translates literally to “The Wise Man.” Soon after, those waves became tsunamis with the introduction of The Wise Man Maduro, the dark, sultry follow-up to the original. In addition, blending and production has now shifted to the watchful eyes of Jaime and Don Pepin Garcia, two of the biggest names in the business. Now rolled by the skilled hands at the world famous My Father factory in Nicaragua, The Wise Man Maduro begins with an all-Nicaraguan filler and binder blend, including leaves from all 3 major growing regions: Jalapa, Condega, and Esteli. This package is then topped off with a gorgeous Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper leaf, something long-awaited from someone with a nickname like “Chief of the Broadleaf.” Was the final product as good as everyone was expecting? Well, a stellar 95 rating in Cigar Aficionado and a top spot on the famed magazine’s Top 25 Cigars of 2018 list pretty much says it all! Newly done bands of maroon and gold adorn each hand-crafted masterpiece, each cigar oozing with natural oils and glistening in the light. As one would expect from a cigar rolled under the supervision of the Garcias, construction is phenomenal, and the draw is easy and productive every time. White pepper mixed with dark chocolate opens things up, and there is a hint of cayenne on the tip of the tongue. A dark, earthy core of rich, spicy tobacco is at the center of the show, and notes of caramel, toast, and cinnamon dance around the outside of the flavor profile. The finish is clean and sweet, and overall, The Wise Man Maduro finishes at medium-full-bodied, with no shortage of delicious complexity. Made for more experienced connoisseurs, The Wise Man Maduro is a more-than-worthy follow-up to its natural predecessor. Complex, velvety smooth, and medium-full-bodied, it is everything a discriminating cigar enthusiast could ask for. It pairs beautifully with coffee, port wine, or dark rum and is certainly suitable for use as a celebratory cigar. Fans of the original El Gueguense should be quite pleased at the flavorful differences this cigar brings to the table. Would it be foolish to pass up a cigar this good? Well, we will let the name of the stick answer that question. Make a wise decision: Try The Wise Man Maduro today and experience one of Nicaragua’s most luxurious offerings. We have many options for you! Free cigar shipping for USA deliveries only. Never Pay Full Price Again: Our best deals sell out in minutes. Sign up for our promotional alerts now to claim exclusive discounts and free cigar merch before anyone else. Scroll up and click "Subscribe" at the top of this page to secure your spot!