Foundation Cigar Co.
The Wise Man Maduro
Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 48 to 7 × 54.
- Maker
- Foundation Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres Maduro
- 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
expected notes, from published reviewsReviewers describe Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Maduro with notes of Dark chocolate, Cocoa, Espresso, Earth, Black pepper, Cedar. Body: medium to full.
- First third
- Dark chocolate, Earth, Black pepper, Subtle sweetness
- Second third
- Cocoa, Espresso, Cedar, Building pepper, Leather
- Final third
- Earthy cocoa, Leather, Black pepper, Charred wood
- Finish
- Long, earthy, with lingering cocoa and pepper
Expected notes, gathered from Foundation Cigar Company - The Wise Man Maduro, Cigar Aficionado - Foundation Discontinues El Gueguense, Introduces Wise Man Corojo And Maduro With My Father Cigars, Halfwheel - Foundation Ships Highclere Castle, The Wise Man Maduro, Halfwheel - The Wise Man Maduro Corona Gorda review, CigarMind Catalog. Your palate may read it differently.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on 60 to 100 minutes depending on vitola (per reviewers).
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFoundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Maduro questions
What does Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Maduro taste like?
Published reviews describe Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Maduro with notes of Dark chocolate, Cocoa, Espresso, Earth and Black pepper, and a finish that is long, earthy, with lingering cocoa and pepper. These are expected notes gathered from the sources listed on this page; your own palate may read it differently.
How strong is Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Maduro?
Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Maduro 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 Maduro 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 Maduro made?
Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Maduro is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Maduro use?
Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro 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 Maduro 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 Maduro?
Reviewers put a typical smoke at 60 to 100 minutes depending on vitola. Bigger sizes take longer; a slow pace of about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change.
What drink goes with Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Maduro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include L'Atelier La Mission, La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor and Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2018. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.