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El Gueguense

Brian says:

"Foundation makes many great sticks, but this has been my go to cigar. The Corojo wrapper b ... "

Michael says:

"Great cigar"

Jason says:

"Great plumes of sweet corojo smoke. A tasty perfecto for sure. "

JC says:

"This was the first foundation cigar I tired and I’m hooked. Total spice bond down to the n ... "

Jay says:

"Friday night after-dinner cigar. Earned it. "

El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4 3/4 * 60, Box of 12

El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6 * 56, Box of 25

El Gueguense (pronounced Way-Wen-Say) is the first cigar released by Foundation Cigar Company after founder Nick Melillo left Drew Estate to start his own venture. The cigar is a Nicaraguan puro made in Nicaragua and the unusual name comes from a satirical folkloric character El Gueguense or "Wise Man".

Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength

Medium
Wrapper Color
Colorado
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Colorado is a medium brown color also known as EMS or English Market Selection as this used to be the color with more popularity in England than in America.
Wrapper
Nicaraguan
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Nicaraguan cigar wrappers are produced mainly in Esteli and Jalapa, both lands with volcanic soil and excellent climate for growing tobacco. Wrappers grown in Jalapa have sweet undertones. Corojo, Habana2000, Criollo, and Maduro wrappers are all produced in Nicaragua.
Binder
Mexican San Andres
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
The San Andres region in Mexico is known for producing some of the best tobacco in the world. The tobacco is stalk cut and valued for its rich dark color and used to make noteworthy maduro wrappers and binders.
Filler
Jalapa
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Esteli
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
The Foundation Cigar Co.
Founded in 2015 by Nicholas Melillo, The Foundation Cigar Co. is dedicated to crafting handmade premium cigars. The company is headquartered in Connecticut. El Gueguense, The Wise Man Maduro, The Tabernacle, Charter Oak and Highclere Castle are some of the lines produced by The Foundation Cigar Co.

El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

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Perfecto, Medium, Colorado, from Nicaragua

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
Box of 12	$168.00	$151.95 FREE SHIPPING	$16.05	755	Backorder Sold Out
Single	$14.00	$13.30	$0.70	65	Backorder Sold Out

El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

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Toro, Medium, Colorado, from Nicaragua

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
Box of 25	$317.50	$285.95 FREE SHIPPING	$31.55	1425	Backorder Discontinued
Single	$12.70	$12.10	$0.60	60	Backorder Discontinued

Foundation Premium 5-Cigar Sampler with Cutter

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This carefully selected sampler is perfect for fans of Foundation Cigars. Or if you’ve never had the pleasure of smoking one of these beauties consider this sampler the ideal starter kit. Each sampler comes with one (1) each: • The Wise Man Corojo Toro (6"*52) – A medium to full bodied smoke with deep woody, earthy, and sweetness notes. • Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Toro (6" * 52) – A medium bodied cigar with a spicy profile accompanied by notes of tobacco sweetness. • Foundation Olmec Claro Toro (6"*52) – A medium to full bodied smoking experience with a smooth creaminess with pepper and espresso. • Foundation Olmec Maduro Toro (6"*52) – A full strength cigar that delivers notes of coffee, cedar, and spice. • The Wise man Maduro Toro (6"*52) – A medium-strength cigar that offers notes of espresso, pepper, and cacao. • Plus, one stainless steel cutter with a back-stop to provide you with a perfect cut each and every time. Adorned with the famous Foundation Cigars Charter Oak logo. Gift boxed.

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
	$65.00	$54.95	$10.05	270	Backorder

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Brian Bucholski Hello. Which Foundatoin cigar brand is on the cutter that comes with this sampler and the does the booklet come with it?Thanks

Posted 3/12/2025

NeptuneCigar.com The cutter in the sampler is as pictured with the words "The Wise Man Foundation Cigars". The booklet accompanies the sampler and cutter.

Replied 3/13/2025

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L good

Posted 5/31/2024

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L its look good ,how it taste

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David McGuire Are these only available in boxes? I just want to try a few before buying a whole box.

Posted 9/27/2023

NeptuneCigar.com We've got other sizes of the El Gueguense available for puchase by the single.

Replied 9/28/2023

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Reggie Do you have a full box of the corona Gordy?

Posted 6/3/2019

NeptuneCigar.com Yes, we do! Just one box at this time.

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ALSO FROM FOUNDATION

The TabernacleThe Wise Man MaduroFoundation Charter Oak ConnecticutFoundation Charter Oak MaduroFoundation The UpsettersHighclere Castle EdwardianTabernacle Havana Seed CTHighclere Castle VictorianFoundation MenelikFoundation Charter Oak Habano

CUSTOMER'S REVIEWS

OVERALL

4.41

67 reviews

How reviewers describe El Gueguense

sweet

smooth

full bodied

good flavor

good price

favorite

bad burn

good construction

easy

vanilla

floral

fantastic

natural

complex

cinnamon

Rated 4.11by 1,435 Aficionados

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Afshin M.06/12/2025About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

Great cigar

Gray D.04/13/2025About: Foundation Premium 5-Cigar Sampler with Cutter

Amazing intro to Foundation. Great for a seasoned Foundation enjoyer as well

Chris S.06/16/2024About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

Solid cigar and interesting smoke

Raphael C.06/09/2024About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

A medium to full bodied smoke with deep woody, earthy, and sweetness notes

Pat05/16/2024About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Cigar that packs loads of taste and texture. Sweet!

Johnny B.03/26/2024About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

RIP - great cigar had to buy

Miguel E.02/04/2024About: Foundation Premium 5-Cigar Sampler with Cutter

Foundation cigars are for me a discovery. I tried them thanks to this pack. All cigars where great. I am not fond of full bodied strong cigars but the Gueguense Toro Huaco was super duper. The Charter Oak, the least expensive of the pack happens to be in my opinion the best cigar in this price range so I now got a whole box of them. The cigar cutter is a top quality cutter.

Vincent K.01/29/2024About: Foundation Premium 5-Cigar Sampler with Cutter

Quality cigars - some much better than others. Over all I’m a fan of Foundation cigars.

Jeremy H.01/07/2024About: Foundation Premium 5-Cigar Sampler with Cutter

Cashed my smoke rings in on this for an Xmas present and it was excellent all around. I love the wise men the most but all were good stuff. The charter oak had a bit of a firm draw otherwise perfect marks. I like the cutter and pamphlet too.

Robert L.01/07/2024About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Disappointed. Very tight draw. Impossible to keep lit. No real discernible flavor.

Jeffrey B.01/04/2024About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Wow, what a disappointment. Tight as can be, would not stay lit, and very little flavor,would not buy again.

nicholas l.12/10/2023About: Foundation Premium 5-Cigar Sampler with Cutter

My first Foundation cigars did not disappoint. This is how a sampler should be put together. Including a product guide should be a standard, and I hope more brands will do the same. The cutter, too, is beautiful and heavy duty. I haven’t used it because I don’t want to tarnish it, but trust me it’s sharp haha

aaron12/09/2023About: Foundation Premium 5-Cigar Sampler with Cutter

Enjoy the sampler.. the perfect cutter is a nice bonus

Matt M.11/17/2023About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Absolutely delicious offering from Foundation. I’ll be getting more of these.

Riley S.10/19/2023About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

El Gueguense Macho Raton was pretty darn good with slight pepper at the beginning and then transitioned into a Medium Strength flavorful Cigar will and has earned a place in my Humidor

Brian10/16/2023About: Foundation Premium 5-Cigar Sampler with Cutter

Whether you’re a Foundation Cigars fan or have never tried them, this is the way to sample a few different samples of Nick Melillo’s amazing blends. He’s a master and I’m already a big fan. You get a great cutter which is my second Foundation cutter, as well as a product guide with a description of all his blends. Neptune rocks!

Pete L.10/15/2023About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

Having been a big fan of the Drew Estates sun grown flying pigs and unable to get any, I ordered a handful of these to see what they were like. I was very impressed and they have turned out to be a fantastic smoke. The draw is absolutely superb and the taste for me is completely on point. I would say they’re a touch milder than the sun grown flying pig but the draw and construction is superior so it’s an all round preferable smoke for me.

Matthew A.10/07/2023About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Very good mild cigar that holds up from start to finish

Wl J.08/06/2023About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

This is a great morning stick flavors are there

Matthew A.07/23/2023About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

Was looking forward to smoke this but both labels were stuck to the wrap so the cigar unraveled. Poor quality control and a shame for a stunning cigar.

Michael B.06/18/2023About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

Great cigar. Nice peppery flavor, good burn, and lots of fragrant smoke.

Guy Y.05/08/2023About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

Good little cigar.

Jorge D.02/02/2023About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

Good everyday stick

Oscar C.01/05/2023About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

I have always enjoyed this product, is definitely a good 25 min smoke. The beginning is a little leathery but the first is definitely smoother.

Kelvin B.12/15/2022About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Full of flavor start to finish

Mark L.12/12/2022About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Great spicy, peppery woody and earthy cigar. I'm a big fan of this one.

12/11/2022About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Is hard cigar

Ben L.10/23/2022About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

Foundation delivers with another amazing smoke. This is probably my favorite size of the Gueguense. If I could find a box I'd buy one.

Mariusz K.10/23/2022About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

Nice

Chris W.10/18/2022About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

A strong smoke

Jason G.10/16/2022About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

Large plumes of sweet corojo smoke. Great draw and very comfortable for its size. Tasty!

Glen W.10/12/2022About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

Solid cigar

Patrick10/07/2022About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

Good cigar, burns well

Timothy M.09/26/2022About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

Very good cigar for the price

Mikhail K.09/24/2022About: El Gueguense Macho Raton Perfecto 4"3/4 * 60

not good enough

Lance C.04/27/2022About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Ok smoke.

John M.02/20/2022About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

This is an excellent cigar! I will definitely add this to my stock list.

Deves H.09/27/2021About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Easy smoke

Jay B.08/27/2021About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Wow. Starts medium. Ends full. Super tasty. Perfect build. About perfect.

Shaun M.08/24/2021About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

I really enjoyed this cigar. The mix of the Jalapa and Esteli filler is perfect. Nice and sweet cigar.

Jeffrey P.06/08/2021About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Always enjoy anything from foundation cigars

Jose H.01/24/2021About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Good

Timothy M.01/14/2021About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Very good cigar for the price and flavor notes.

Francis L.11/26/2020About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Medium bodied complex smoke, less aggressive than the wise mana maduro. Enjoyable flavors of cacao, nut with leather on the forefront. Had a few burn issues probably because of the ring gauge.

06/29/2020About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Nice looking cigar with a beautiful band. Medium to full-bodied. Nice smoke output and great Nicaraguan flavors.

Ron E.06/19/2020About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

good cigar though not as good as many reviews IMO. Flavor was better in the corona size

Michael B.06/17/2020About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

I liked this cigar very much. It's a bit spicy but very flavorful. It did burn a little quicker than I expected for the size, but the payoffs were worth it. It was my first try with this stick, but I will be buying again soon to determine if it will fit into my rotation. Draws easy and smells great. Will smoke again.

Lee E.05/10/2020About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Medium bodied with a touch of cedar, hazelnut, and spice.

Jamal M.04/20/2020About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Nice

Aldo D.01/14/2020About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Creamy, leather, nutty, cocoa with some spice. Medium to full, very smooth. Four out of 5 Robustos had a medium draw.

Joey S.09/22/2019About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Great stick

Edwin R.08/07/2019About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Nick has really created a masterpiece

Jamil M.08/05/2019About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

The barbecue spiciness begins a huge upswing in second third of the El Güegüense, easily becoming the dominant flavor, followed by notes of mesquite, bitter espresso, roasted nuts, gritty earth, leather and powdery cocoa.

Ozzie H.05/04/2019About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Tasty

Jerzell B.04/09/2019About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

This is a super premium cigar, so I expected more from it. It was not a satisfying smoke at all; rather bitter and off putting flavor. I have another, so maybe it needs to st a while before I try it again.

Edwin P.03/19/2019About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

I was not impressed with this cigar. The burn was inconsistent and it’s just didn’t live up to what I was anticipating.

Ronnie J.03/04/2019About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

This is my favorite cigar to date. very tasty.

Josue M.01/26/2019About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Good-looking and tasty cigar

Daniel S.01/21/2019About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Nice size large cigar that's not to strong.

Roland S.11/09/2018About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Very good slow burner

Christian M.08/29/2018About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Drew Estate did it again, highly recommended!

Karl W.07/12/2018About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Excellent evening smoke.

Paul E.07/10/2018About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Awesome Smoke...

Salvatore Fiumefreddo05/04/2018About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

One of my favorites

John S.01/16/2018About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Rusty iron reddish color. Every time I’ve smoked a cigar with a rosado wrapper two things happen and I swear it never fails, 1. The cigar has a nice aroma. 2. The cigar has a crappy burn, and needs many, many touch ups, canoes, etc. This cigar was no exception. I will not purchase another one.

Daniel W.10/25/2017About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

A well balanced smoke in the medium to strong range. Burned a little unevenly. Comparable to an Undercrown but not quite as good

Jason M.06/29/2017About: El Gueguense Toro Huaco 6" * 56

Flavorfilled, creamy smoke, and consistent burn. Cant ask for more in a smoke, glad neptune is now stocking these!

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