Foundation Cigar El Gueguense Robusto

For five hundred years, Nicaragua has served as a crossroads of cultures, ever since indigenous inhabitants mocked arriving Spanish conquistadors in a colorful, costumed satirical masterpiece called “El Güegüense” (Gwe-gwe-nse), or “The Wise Man.” It is Nicaragua’s signature work of drama, the ultimate expression of its unique history, language, dance, and culture. This Gran Baile, or great dance, continues today, not only in the form of long-held folkloric performances, but in the careful blending of Nicaragua’s tobacco, which is some of the richest, most flavorful filler tobacco in the world. Master blender Nicholas Melillo has worked tirelessly to create and honor the great dance of flavors which you are about to experience in El Güegüense cigars.

These cigars are made with a blend of Cuban Criollo 98 and  Corojo 99 varieties.  Harvested in the areas of Jalapa and Esteli.

Leaves from the third, forth , sixth and medio tiempo primings  were used to obtain good strength, aroma and flavor.