Nicholas Melillo spent years sourcing tobacco for Drew Estate before starting Foundation, and Wise Man is one of the blends that made the industry pay attention. This is the Corojo expression.
Corojo brings spice, and Melillo's blending keeps it in balance — pepper and cedar over a sweeter core, with a long finish. Five sizes, including a seven-inch lancero, which is the one to smoke if you want the wrapper to do the talking.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan long-filler
Strength: Medium to full
Sizes: Robusto (5.5" x 50), Toro (6.0" x 52), Double Corona (7.0" x 54), Corona (5.0" x 48), Lancero (7.0" x 40)
The lancero is worth seeking out. Very few brands still bother making one.