Let's talk about Foundation Cigar Company's The Wise Man Corojo "El Gueguense" Doble Corona - that fat 7x54 Nicaraguan puro commanding attention in the box-pressed double corona realm. Priced at $243 for 20 sticks, it's the kind of cigar that smokes like a slow-burning campfire session, easily clocking 90+ minutes. The dark Corojo 99 Jalapa wrapper glistens with oil, promising serious nicotine heft for those who chase that earthy Nicaraguan kick.
The first inch hits like a Nicaraguan freight train - black pepper blast with charred coffee grounds. By mid-point, it settles into burnt caramel and leather territory, that Corojo zing cutting through the sweetness. Watch for mineral twang around the final third, when the nicotine punch might have newer smokers reaching for a soda. Burn line stays razor-sharp, though the massive ring gauge demands patient puffing to avoid canoeing.
First Third: Black pepper - Fresh earth - Smoked meat Middle Third: Dark chocolate - Cedar plank - Roasted nuts Final Third: Mineral edge - Molasses - Lingering white pepper
Triple cap holds firm through multiple cuts. The box-press shape maintains structural integrity even when smoked fast. Ash clings for solid 1.5-2" segments, showing excellent bunching density. Some 2022 boxes reported tight draws - recommend dry boxing for 48 hours before lighting.
Beyond the smoke, the packaging nods to Nicaragua's El Güegüense folk theater with vibrant box art. It's a conversation starter, though serious smokers care more about that Jalapa-grown kick than the cultural motifs. The blend celebrates Nicaragua's tobacco legacy without romanticizing it - what you see (and taste) is exactly what you get.
