Joya de Nicaragua
Joya Black
Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua. It pairs Mexican San Andrés wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4 × 52 to 6¼ × 50.
- Maker
- Joya de Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 4 × 52 to 6¼ × 50
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 Joya Black uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 Joya Black taste like?
Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Joya Black?
Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black made?
Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black is made in Nicaragua at Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black use?
Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black uses a Mexican San Andrés 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 Joya Black come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Super Corona (6 × 46), Robusto (5¼ × 50), Nocturno (6¼ × 50), Half Corona (4 × 52), Toro (6 × 52) and Doble Robusto (5 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 Joya Black?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Joya Black?
Cigars with a similar build include Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro, Nica Libre and Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.