Named for the Nicaraguan folk play that gives the country its trickster figure, El Gueguense is the cigar that put Nicholas Melillo's Foundation on the map. A Corojo 99 wrapper over Nicaraguan filler, in two traditional sizes.
Layered and shifting: white pepper and cedar early, then cocoa, cinnamon and a dry mineral finish. It has been on more best-of lists than almost anything else from a small brand.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Strength: Medium to full
Sizes: Corona Gorda (5.6" x 46), Robusto (5.5" x 50)
The Corona Gorda is the shape that shows off the wrapper.