Foundation El Güegüense
A Nicaraguan puro honouring the country's culture.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Foundation |
|---|---|
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Maker | Foundation Cigar Co. |
| Wrapper | Nicaraguan |
| Binder | Nicaraguan Corojo '99 |
| Filler | Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo |
| Strength | Medium–Full |
| Wrapper family | Sun grown (bold, earthy) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Boutique |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: blindmanspuff.com, cigar-coop.com, cigardojo.com, developingpalates.com, famous-smoke.com, jrcigars.com, kohnhed.com, thecigarauthority.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
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Common questions
What wrapper does the Foundation El Güegüense use?
The Foundation El Güegüense uses a Nicaraguan wrapper, with a Nicaraguan Corojo '99 binder and Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo filler.
How strong is the Foundation El Güegüense?
It's generally rated medium to full in strength (4 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Foundation El Güegüense made?
In Nicaragua.
If I like the Foundation El Güegüense, what else should I try?
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