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Joya de Nicaragua

Número Uno

Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Joya de Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaragua Habano Oscuro wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7 × 54.

Maker
Joya de Nicaragua
Wrapper
Nicaragua Habano Oscuro
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Joya de Nicaragua
Strength
full
Sizes
8 · 5 × 52 to 7 × 54

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno uses a Nicaragua Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
  • When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged 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

8 in the catalog

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Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno questions

What does Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno taste like?

Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno uses a Nicaragua Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Número Uno?

Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno made?

Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno is made in Nicaragua at Joya de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno use?

Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno uses a Nicaragua Habano Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Corona (5¾ × 44), L'Ambassadeur (6⅝ × 44), Le Premier (6⅞ × 48), Robusto (5 × 52), Toro (6 × 52), Belicoso (6½ × 52), Gran Cru (7 × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno?

For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Número Uno?

With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged 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 Número Uno?

Cigars with a similar build include Villiger La Vencedora, My Father Le Bijou 1922 and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida. They share oscuro wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.