Joya de Nicaragua
Clásico
Joya de Nicaragua Clásico is a mild strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 13 sizes, from 4⅛ × 30 to 8½ × 52.
- Maker
- Joya de Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 13 · 4⅛ × 30 to 8½ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsJoya de Nicaragua Clásico uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 25 min for a 5.75-inch size.
- When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Joya de Nicaragua Clásico taste like?
Joya de Nicaragua Clásico uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Joya de Nicaragua Clásico?
Joya de Nicaragua Clásico is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Joya de Nicaragua Clásico good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Joya de Nicaragua Clásico made?
Joya de Nicaragua Clásico is made in Nicaragua at Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Joya de Nicaragua Clásico use?
Joya de Nicaragua Clásico uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Joya de Nicaragua Clásico come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 13 sizes: Piccolino (4⅛ × 30), Señorita (5½ × 34), Número 6 (6 × 41), Selección B (5½ × 42), Corona (5¾ × 44), Churchill (6⅞ × 48), Churchill (7 × 48) and Robusto (5 × 50), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Joya de Nicaragua Clásico?
For a 5.75-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 25 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Joya de Nicaragua Clásico?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Joya de Nicaragua Clásico?
Cigars with a similar build include Rocky Patel Java Latte, Man O' War Virtue and Drew Estate Tabak Especial Dulce. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.