The Wiseman Maduro has been praised for its artful balance: strong without being overpowering and full-bodied without stuffing the mouth – it stays enjoyable from beginning to end. It’s sweet, savory, and luxuriously earthy.

The cigar is named for one of the oldest dramatic works of the Americas – a Nicaraguan “play” called “El Gueguense.” In it, lies and deceit are used to advance agendas, and annual audiences come away shaking their heads at the lengths people will go to when they want to rise to the top. Fortunately for us and cigar smokers worldwide, the Foundation didn’t take the same approach when making the cigar itself. It’s exquisitely satisfying, and one of the finest smokes you can get today.

The wrapper leaf here is a toothy beast, utilizing a San Andres Mexican Maduro wrapper to the fullest extent. Melillo selected this leaf specifically to create a line that offered a different level of complexity, and he most certainly achieved that goal. Lighting up the Wise Man Maduro, you’ll find sharp notes of black pepper, soft cocoa, and rich coffee. If you’re a fan of rich maduros, you'd better try Wise Man Maduro today.

The Wise Man Maduro has earned an impressive 95-point rating and was named the #3 Cigar of 2018, noting, "It’s a flavorful blend that oscillates between the sweet and the savory. Cocoa and vanilla notes, for example, play off the tobacco’s meaty, beef-stock qualities, all integrated by an ever-present earthiness."

Manufacturer : Foundation

Size : 5 x 42

Wrapper : Mexican San Andres Maduro

Filler : Nicaraguan

Binder : Corojo

Taste : Medium

Strength : Medium

The Glove :

The fragrance is musty with cedar, Frankincense, oat, cherry wood, apricot, and cabernet wine grape

The Cold Draw :

The draw is of Bing cherry, cola, chocolate ganache, blood orange, honeycomb, black tea, clove, and coffee

The First :

The first third has notes of clove, cherry blossom, squash blossom, black currant, cane sugar, leather, and white grape.

There is a metallic, note-like quality of brass in the background.

The Second :

The second has notes of salt, ghee, almond oil, pear, white tea, chalk, plumeria, milk chocolate, potato bread, and golden cherry

The Third :

The last third is of vanillin, blanched almond, cherry blossom, marshmallow, Asian pear, magnolia blossom, graphite, cane sugar, water chestnut, seawater, and black tea

The Draw :

The draw is consistent throughout and has no constriction and is smooth

The Burn :

The burn is consistent with good caramelization when lit, and even with no need to relight

The appearance :

The cigar is wrapped with a band that’s very detaled with imposed features

Final Thoughts :

This cigar is a must have for any cigar smoker if you can find them, It’s mellow with a wide array of flavor notes throughout and not overpowering in anyway.

This is a longer smoke than an hour And is a great way to relax and enjoy the day with friends and family.

Foundation - The Wise Man Maduro