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El Gueguense
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Size: Torpedo (6.3"x52)
Type: Box of 25
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Distinctly Nicaraguan.
If you’re anything like me, your first thought is how in the hell do you say this cigar’s name. It’s pronounced - el wah-when-say - meaning “the wise man,” and it’s also one of the oldest known Nicaraguan plays. El Gueguense is the debut blend for Foundation Cigar Company, which was begun by Nicholas Melillo after he left Drew Estate. The cigar’s packaging and bands pay tribute to the play and reflect Melillo’s love for Nicaragua.
El Gueguense is a Nicaraguan puro outfitted with a Corojo ’99 wrapper and binder, and a blend of Corojo and Criollo long-fillers from 2011 and 2012. The blend has been additionally aged in cedar before release and is an elegant, complex, and well-balanced cigar. Expect a full-bodied treat with your palate dancing to notes of cedar and spice with a touch of sweetness.
El Gueguense received an impressive 92-rating and Top 25 Cigars of 2016 honors. The review noted, "The combination of different varietals from diferent regions make this an interesting, tasty melange of Nicaraguan tobacco."
El Gueguense Contains:
Flavor notes
Reported by the Boxpressd community for this cigar.
- Leather
- Cinnamon
- Earth
- Cedar / Oak
- Dark Roast
- Hay
- Nutmeg
Sizes & packaging
Explore options from Cigars International Online.
| Size / shape | Package | Price | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Gorda (5.6"x46) | Box of 25 | $238.50 | Buy now ↗ |
| Robusto (5.5"x50) | Box of 25 | $252.00 | Buy now ↗ |
| Toro Huaco (6.0"x56) | Box of 25 | $285.75 | Buy now ↗ |
| Torpedo (6.3"x52) | Box of 25Viewing now | $274.50 | Buy now ↗ |
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robert bazzel
Sep 1, 2026Foundation Cigar Co. El Gueguense The Wise Man
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robert bazzel
Jul 18, 2026Foundation Cigar Co. El Gueguense The Wise Man
John Weitzel
Jul 19, 2024Foundation Cigar Co. El Gueguense The Wise Man
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Justin L.
May 13, 2024Foundation Cigar Co. El Gueguense The Wise Man
David Bricker
Mar 21, 2024Foundation Cigar Co. El Gueguense The Wise Man
Bought 3 of these in Nov. '22. The first was unsmokable after 2 weeks in the humidor. Very poor draw. Similar experience with #2 after 9 months. This one sat for 16 months, started out rough (draw, burn) but sorted itself out about 1/3 of the way in. Once it got going, it was a very nice true medium bodied smoke. Consistent, straight forward flavor, but what you have to go through to get there is just not right. The blend is quite good. The rollers need some remedial training.
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Joshua Wulf
Jan 27, 2024Foundation Cigar Co. El Gueguense The Wise Man
Great flavor and awesome stick. I’ll definitely revisit this one. Only down side was a bit of a tight draw and a bit of a funky, uneven burn. Had to relight twice because of having to put it down for an extended time. Enjoyed this greatly and would definitely recommend.
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Jeff Petitt
Jan 22, 2024Foundation Cigar Co. El Gueguense The Wise Man
Chris Nichols
Sep 8, 2020Foundation Cigar Co. El Gueguense The Wise Man
Really hard draw. Had to relight and trim multiple time to get to burn right. Well give another chance, but it may take a while
Chris O'Loughlin
Aug 15, 2019Foundation Cigar Co. El Gueguense The Wise Man
Nice full draw. Sweet woody notes with a slightly spicy finish. I prefer the Maduro, but this is a nice cigar.
Luis Martinez-Orbe
Jul 23, 2018Foundation Cigar Co. El Gueguense The Wise Man
Plain tobacco and hey flavor, nothing special.
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