Foundation El Gueguense?

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10-02-2015, 09:35 AM
Old Smokey

Foundation El Gueguense?

I saw these on SmallBatch and wondered if anyone has bought or better yet had a chance to smoke the El Gueguense? I know there is a story behind this first release from this new company and they are a much anticipated release by a bunch of cigar lovers. I went ahead and ordered a blind 5'er of Robustos.

Any thoughts?
10-02-2015, 01:00 PM
WNYTONY

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Originally Posted by Old Smokey

I saw these on SmallBatch and wondered if anyone has bought or better yet had a chance to smoke the El Gueguense? I know there is a story behind this first release from this new company and they are a much anticipated release by a bunch of cigar lovers. I went ahead and ordered a blind 5'er of Robustos.

Any thoughts?

Just got one in the Cigar Authority Care package for the month so I will be trying one soon. They sent the Churchill so I just need to find a day when I'm not doing anything else ! LOL
10-02-2015, 01:55 PM
Old Smokey

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Originally Posted by WNYTONY

Just got one in the Cigar Authority Care package for the month so I will be trying one soon. They sent the Churchill so I just need to find a day when I'm not doing anything else ! LOL

Tony, sounds like a nice care package. Buying this 5'er was done totally blind so I really don't know what I'm buying. Hopefully they will be good. What I do know is the are a Nica Puro done by Nick Melillo of Drew Estates fame and when he parted ways he was committed to a non compete for a period of time, which has been spent blending this cigar as he starts his own company. I have a feeling this might be a good one.
10-02-2015, 02:18 PM
TreySC

It is definitely on my list to try.
10-02-2015, 05:36 PM
droy1958

I'm not sure I can pronounce it. I keep trying, but my lips end up on my lap!...
10-02-2015, 06:28 PM
Old Smokey

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Originally Posted by droy1958

I'm not sure I can pronounce it. I keep trying, but my lips end up on my lap!...

I smell what your steppin in Dave. I think I will call it Goose!
10-02-2015, 07:17 PM
jhedrick83

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Originally Posted by droy1958

I'm not sure I can pronounce it. I keep trying, but my lips end up on my lap!...

I've heard Nick Melillo talking about it. He says it's pronounced El Way-when-say. It means the wiseman IIRC.
10-02-2015, 07:22 PM
droy1958

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Originally Posted by jhedrick83

I've heard Nick Melillo talking about it. He says it's pronounced El Way-when-say. It means the wiseman IIRC.

Well that's close to what I've been called...Wisea$$...
10-02-2015, 07:22 PM
Old Smokey

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Originally Posted by jhedrick83

I've heard Nick Melillo talking about it. He says it's pronounced El Way-when-say. It means the wiseman IIRC.

Thanks Jesse! As you can tell my guess was WAY off.
10-02-2015, 07:26 PM
jhedrick83

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Originally Posted by Old Smokey

Thanks Jesse! As you can tell my guess was WAY off.

I wouldn't have had a damn clue how to say it if I hadn't heard him talk about it!
10-02-2015, 07:27 PM
droy1958

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Originally Posted by Old Smokey

I smell what your steppin in Dave. I think I will call it Goose!

Thanks, but it still smells like goose $h!te....
10-02-2015, 07:55 PM
HIM

Got a 5er of these coming Im definitely looking forward to smoking one. Isn't Saka's release(Dunbarton) supposed to be coming out any day now too?
10-03-2015, 12:42 AM
WNYTONY

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Originally Posted by Old Smokey

Tony, sounds like a nice care package. Buying this 5'er was done totally blind so I really don't know what I'm buying. Hopefully they will be good. What I do know is the are a Nica Puro done by Nick Melillo of Drew Estates fame and when he parted ways he was committed to a non compete for a period of time, which has been spent blending this cigar as he starts his own company. I have a feeling this might be a good one.

Yes it is a great deal - well worth the $19.99, and I am definitely looking forward to this one too. They will be featuring it on the show (10/10) and interviewing Nick Agua of Foundation. Should be a good one to listen to and smoke along.
10-03-2015, 06:39 AM
Old Smokey

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Originally Posted by HIM

Got a 5er of these coming Im definitely looking forward to smoking one. Isn't Saka's release(Dunbarton) supposed to be coming out any day now too?

Cole, I think you may be right. If you hear anything I hope you will keep us posted. I want to try Saka's new stuff too. I had hoped to get the coronas of the Foundations but they were already gone and I settled for Robustos. No biggie.

Edit- I just read where Saka said a couple of days ago that his Dunbarton release was about a month away.
10-03-2015, 07:13 AM
HIM

Foundation El Gueguense?

Might have gotten pushed back but I could have swore I read October. Though with this release, all the TAA releases, and Monster release I'd probably wait an extra month too.
10-03-2015, 07:14 AM
Old Smokey

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Originally Posted by WNYTONY

Yes it is a great deal - well worth the $19.99, and I am definitely looking forward to this one too. They will be featuring it on the show (10/10) and interviewing Nick Agua of Foundation. Should be a good one to listen to and smoke along.

Thanks, I look forward to it.
10-03-2015, 05:58 PM
Old Smokey

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Originally Posted by HIM

Might have gotten pushed back but I could have swore I read October. Though with this release, all the TAA releases, and Monster release I'd probably wait an extra month too.

Cole, I ran into Mr. Saka online today and asked about a date and he replied if all goes well, Oct. 20th is the date to export the first shipment. Looks like it is going to be close to a month before we get a shot at them. Just wanted to pass along the new info.
10-15-2015, 08:54 AM
WNYTONY

I burned the Churchill I had over the weekend. Great smoke - really smooth and great flavor. Now I'm going to have to try a Corona Gorda
10-15-2015, 09:49 AM
Old Smokey

I got a 5'er of Robustos and I agree with Tony. I think they need a little rest but should be fantastic.
10-16-2015, 02:49 AM
allusred

Nuthern that if I saw it in a shop's display case, would never attempt to pronounce...jest point at it and ask for one.
10-16-2015, 08:18 AM
TreySC

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Originally Posted by allusred

Nuthern that if I saw it in a shop's display case, would never attempt to pronounce...jest point at it and ask for one.

It's pronounced El When-Way-say.
10-16-2015, 04:55 PM
droy1958

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Originally Posted by TreySC

It's pronounced El When-Way-say.

These dang people need to learn to start speaking American.....(yes that was supposed to be funny)...
10-16-2015, 08:21 PM
tonyzoc

I thought it was El wha-when-say?
Anyway got one in the CA care package and smoked it this week before listening to the podcast. They pretty much agreed with my thoughts on it. It was med to full and had was sweet with lots of pepper and cedar. Very Nicaraguan in flavors. Burned and draw was perfect. I really liked it. I dont know what the MSRP IS on these but should be at least a $10 stick.

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