The Lancero Lives: Foundation Adds Two Elegant Vitolas to The Wise Man Line

The team over at Foundation Cigar Company just gave lancero lovers something serious to talk about. Announced ahead of PCA 2025, they’re dropping not one, but two long and lean additions to their highly respected Wise Man portfolio: the Wise Man Corojo Lancero and the Wise Man Maduro Lancero.

These sleek 7 x 40 vitolas are a tribute to history and craft—built to honor Menelik I (son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba), while putting Foundation’s most complex blends in a format that’s all about finesse and flavor clarity.

“The Lancero has always held a special place in my heart,” says Nicholas Melillo, founder and blender-in-chief. “It was one of my grandfather’s favorite sizes… and this vitola lets the wrapper truly shine.”

And shine it does.

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? The Wise Man Corojo Lancero – Nicaraguan Elegance

This one’s for the purists. A full Nicaraguan puro wrapped in a Corojo 99 leaf, this lancero brings spice and nuance in spades. Expect elevated notes of white pepper, toasty cedar, and a natural sweetness that channels the high-altitude terroir of Estelí and Jalapa.

It’s a bright, medium-full experience with a long finish that speaks to the depth of its all-Nicaraguan composition. Elegant, but never boring.

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? The Wise Man Maduro Lancero – Broadleaf Boldness Refined

If you like your smokes rich and dark, the Maduro Lancero has your name on it. Draped in a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, layered with a San Andrés binder and Nicaraguan fillers, this one’s all about complexity and balance.

Flavors run deep here—cocoa powder, earthy espresso, and a backbone of dried fruit and mineral grit. In lancero form, the wrapper leads the show, giving you an intensified version of the blend that’s as satisfying as it is smooth.

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? Cigar Specs – The Wise Man Lanceros

Feature	Corojo Lancero	Maduro Lancero
Size	7 x 40	7 x 40
Wrapper	Nicaraguan Corojo 99	Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder	Nicaraguan	San Andrés (Mexico)
Filler	Estelí & Jalapa (Nicaragua)	Nicaragua
Packaging	20-count boxes	20-count boxes
Debut	PCA 2025 – New Orleans	PCA 2025 – New Orleans
Shipping	Summer/Fall 2025	Summer/Fall 2025

These aren’t just another release—they’re a deep dive into what makes the lancero such a revered format. Expect these to land at select retailers across the U.S. this summer and fall.

About Foundation Cigar Company

Founded by Nicholas Melillo in 2015, Foundation Cigar Company is dedicated to producing premium cigars that honor tradition while embracing innovation. Headquartered in the Connecticut River Valley and manufactured in Estelí, Nicaragua, Foundation has released celebrated brands such as The Wise Man, The Tabernacle, Highclere Castle, Charter Oak, Aksum, Olmec, and The Upsetters.

The company continues to push the boundaries of quality and craftsmanship, earning accolades from cigar aficionados worldwide.

? More on Foundation: foundationcigars.com