Foundation Cigar Co.
El Güegüense
Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Foundation Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Connecticut
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera William Ventura
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsFoundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFoundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense questions
What does Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense taste like?
Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense?
Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense made?
Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense use?
Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Lancero (7 × 38), Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense?
Cigars with a similar build include Caldwell Eastern Standard, Crux Cigars Scoundrel and Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.