Foundation Cigar El Güegüense Corona Gorda 10/15/15

Appearance 

Beautiful Colorado Rosado color. Nice oil sheen w/no visible seams and only a couple tiny veins. A beautiful silky looking wrapper.

Aroma

Earthy,grassy on the wrapper. Honey sweetness with a cedar background. 

Prelight Draw 

Honey sweetness with a hint of spice on the lips.

1st

The first few puffs bring notes of spice to the tongue and palate. A cayenne pepper type spice. It has a nice draw and slightly uneven burn to start. The ash is light gray and fairly tight. Honey sweetness comes forward as the spice mellows a bit. Maybe even an herbal note trying to surface. Burn has self corrected already by 3/4" point. The cigar produces a good volume of smoke. There is a nice cedar note on the finish. Late in this 3rd there are cashew notes joining the mix. 

2nd

The spice returns but more like warm cinnamon. The strength started at medium+ and has moved to medium/full already. Draw & burn are perfect since starting the 2nd/3rd. 1/2 way in the 2nd the spice has faded leaving a creamy sweet flavor w/ a mild cinnamon spice on the long finish. 

Final/3rd

The spice comes back as warm cinnamon but the sweetness has faded. Overall the cigar provided an enjoyable smoking experience. A great start to this new venture by Nick Melillo @FoundationCigar formerly the Master Blender at Drew Estates.