Joya de Nicaragua
Joya Red
Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano Criollo Claro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 3¾ × 46 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Joya de Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano Criollo Claro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 7 · 3¾ × 46 to 6 × 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 Joya Red uses a Nicaraguan Habano Criollo Claro wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy 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 55 minutes to 1 h 20 min for a 5.25-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: bourbon, an amber ale, or black coffee.
- 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 Red taste like?
Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red uses a Nicaraguan Habano Criollo Claro wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy 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 Joya Red?
Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red 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 Red made?
Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red is made in Nicaragua at Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red use?
Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red uses a Nicaraguan Habano Criollo Claro 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 Red come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Half Corona (3¾ × 46), Short Churchill (4¾ × 48), Robusto (5¼ × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Torpedo (6 × 52), Cañonazo (5½ × 54) and Doble Robusto (5 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red?
For a 5.25-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 20 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 Red?
With a criollo wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, an amber ale, or black coffee. 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 Red?
Cigars with a similar build include La Finca Tierra Brava, Hoyo de Monterrey La Amistad Gold and PDR El Criollito. They share criollo wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.