The Wise Man Maduro Review | The newer blend

Foundation The Wise Man Maduro is no longer the same cigar that earned 95 points in 2018. After Foundation Cigar Company moved production from Aganorsa Leaf to My Father Cigars in 2024, the redesigned Wise Man Maduro introduced an entirely new blend. But is the current version better? In this Humidor Explorer cigar review, I'm in Joplin, Missouri, evaluating the Foundation The Wise Man Maduro Robusto (5 1/2 x 50), examining its construction, burn, draw, flavor progression and my final rating. What surprised me most was how smooth and approachable this Mexican San Andrés Maduro turned out to be. Despite its dark wrapper, the cigar delivered black tea, dark chocolate, espresso, leather and earth rather than the heavier, more intense experience I expected. THE WISE MAN MADURO | ORIGINAL VS. REDESIGNED In 2024, Foundation Cigar Company redesigned The Wise Man Corojo and Maduro lines, replacing the original Aganorsa Leaf-produced versions with new blends manufactured by My Father Cigars in Estelí, Nicaragua. The original Wise Man Maduro Robusto earned 95 points and ranked No. 3 on Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 Cigars of 2018. That recognition belongs to the original Aganorsa-produced blend, NOT the redesigned My Father version reviewed in this episode. The current Wise Man Maduro features a different tobacco composition, production history and smoking experience. CIGAR DETAILS Brand: Foundation Cigar Company Line: The Wise Man Maduro