The Wise Man Maduro is the follow-up cigar to the El Gueguense. The original Wise Man left big shoes to fill. Luckily, Nicholas Melillo easily stepped up to the task with this blend. The trophy case of the Wise Man Maduro is huge. Some highlights include a 95-rating from Cigar Aficionado, being named #3 Cigar of the Year, and winning halfwheel’s Consensus Cigar of the Year. Suffice to say, this one is a must-have.

The Wise Man Maduro is manufactured at AGANORSA’s factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. There, a specially selected blend of Nicaraguan fillers creates the base of the blend. Complemented by a Corojo ’99 binder and Mexcian San Andres wrapper, the result is a full-bodied firework. Cocoa and vanilla notes are paired with a meaty, charred steak like quality for a rich, complex experience. While Nicholas may be best known for his work with Broadleaf, this San Andres wrapped gem could just be his best cigar yet.