Let's talk about Foundation's spicy little number - The Wise Man Corojo Corona. This Nicaraguan puro packs a 5x48 parejo vitola with medium-full strength, retailing at $189 for a box of 20. Dressed in oily Corojo 99 Jalapa wrapper, it's basically a flavor bomb wearing cultural body armor inspired by El Güegüense folk dances.
First Third: Immediate black pepper kick with charred oak undertones. The retrohale delivers baking spices that make your sinuses tingle. Draws produce medium-thick smoke with slight mineral edge.
Middle Third: Transitions to dark chocolate bitterness balanced by unexpected raisin sweetness. Burn line stays razor-sharp while the ash holds firm for 1.5 inches. Watch for occasional spice surges that'll wake up your palate.
Final Third: Nicaraguan terroir shines through - damp earth and espresso grounds dominate. Strength ramps up to full-bodied territory. Pair with a sweet rum to counterbalance the developing tannic bite.
The triple-cap head cuts cleanly without wrapper tears. Wrapper sheen suggests 2+ years of age on our sample. Draw resistance sits at Goldilocks zone - not too loose, not plugged. Box comes stamped with vibrant Nicaraguan folk art that actually looks better in person than online photos suggest.
These need 6-8 months humidor rest to tame the initial spice blast. Try dry-boxing for 12 hours before lighting - it amplifies the underlying sweetness. Pairing-wise, skip the coffee (overpowers) and go for Mexican Coca-Cola with real cane sugar.
