Let's cut straight to this Nicaraguan firecracker. The Wise Man Corojo Toro comes in boxes of 20 sticks priced at $225, packing a 6x52 parejo shape that's become the gold standard for full-flavor smokers. What makes this Foundation Cigar Company release special? It's a 100% Nicaraguan puro rocking Corojo 99 wrapper from Jalapa and filler tobaccos that'll make your taste buds do the "El Güegüense" dance - just like the Nicaraguan folklore character it's named after.
Ignition brings black pepper sparks that mellow into roasted coffee notes within 3 puffs. The retrohale stings with white pepper while the tongue gets charred cedar sweetness. Smoke production stays moderate - no chimney effect here.
At the 40-minute mark, the party starts: dark chocolate melts into caramelized sugar with background whispers of damp earth. Watch for cinnamon spice building up on your lips. Burn line stays razor-sharp without touch-ups.
Enter the leather and espresso zone. Strength kicks up noticeably around the band point. Some smokers report bitter tannins in last inch - your call whether to nub it. Nicotine hit creeps up quietly but firmly.
