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Foundation Cigar Co.

The Wise Man Corojo

Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 48 to 7 × 54.

Maker
Foundation Cigar Co.
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
My Father Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
5 · 5 × 48 to 7 × 54

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
  • 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

5 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo questions

What does Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo taste like?

Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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. The Wise Man Corojo?

Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo made?

Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo use?

Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Lancero (7 × 40), Corona (5 × 48), Robusto (5½ × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Double Corona (7 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo?

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. The Wise Man Corojo?

With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. 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. The Wise Man Corojo?

Cigars with a similar build include Don Pepin Garcia Vintage Edition, Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca Mexico Edition and Crowned Heads Moonflower. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.