Category: Juan Martinez
Blind Cigar Review: Joya De Nicaragua | Cinco Décadas Fundador
“This was a very good cigar with excellent burn and flavor transitions. I would definitely smoke this one again. At first, I thought this was going to be a quick smoke, however, it continued to burn well beyond what I expected. Pair with coffee, English Brown or Lightly pleated Scotch. ” -James H. (Keikan Jim)
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Blind Cigar Review: Joya De Nicaragua | Selección de Torcedor 2019
“Other then the occasional cardboard taste that would pop in it was a great smoke. An interesting profile that had several profile changes kept me engaged till the end. I would smoke it again and hope that the paper flavor wasn’t present.” -Alan (Eulogy)
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Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2019
Every year we put together a list of our Top 25 Cigars of the Year. Our list is a bit different from some other lists, it is not simply a rehashing of our top scores from the year, or one person’s opinion. We gave each of our panelists 10 votes to cast how they please for what they enjoyed the most in 2019. The order of their votes matter, so their #1 pick is worth twice as much as #10. The cigars do not have to have been reviewed by Blind Man’s Puff, but the panelist must have smoked it.
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Blind Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua | Antaño CT Robusto
“If you are a fan of mild cigars this is a real winner. The depth of flavors were terrific, smoke output was phenomenal, and profile changes kept me engaged. I would certainly smoke this again and again. ” -Alan (Eulogy)
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Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Announces Joya Copper
Joya de Nicaragua has announce an addition to their ‘Joya’ line, ‘Joya Copper’. Joya Copper joins Cabinetta, Red, Black and Silver as fifth in the line. This cigar is exclusive to Cigars International and is said to be the strongest in the line.
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Blind Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua | Número Uno
“Wow, this is world class stick. Never have I had such a well balanced, nuanced, medium bodied smoke. The three transitions provided a ménage à trois of deliciousness that would satisfy any hardened and seasoned cigar smoker. I am floored by the quality of this cigar. BOX WORTHY. ” -John A. (Bostoneo)
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Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Unveils Número Uno
Joya de Nicaragua is releasing Número Uno, a cigar previously only available to wold leaders handed out by Nicaraguan ambassadors on business around the world. This is the latest release in what the company calls the Obras Maestras, or “Masterpieces” collection which also includes the Cuatro Cinco and Cinco Decedas.
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Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Adds Fundador to Cinco Décadas
Joya de Nicaragua is adding a new vitola to the Cinco Décadas line: Cinco Décadas Fundador. The name “Fundador” translates to “Founder” and is a tribute to Juan Francisco Bermejo and Simón Camacho, two men attibuted with the rise of cigars in Nicaragua. It will be shown off at IPCPR 2019.
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Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Unveils Antaño CT
Today, Joya de Nicaragua unveiled a new Connecticut shade-wrapped version of it’s Antaño line: Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT. The word Antaño translates to “Yesteryear”. The Antaño CT joins the original Antaño CT, Antaño Reserva, and Antaño Dark Corojo in the line.
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Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Ships 4×32 Tins
Joya de Nicaragua has begun shipping their tins in three lines containing small 4×32 vitolas. The three are: Antaño 1970, JOYA Black, and JOYA Red. This format is part of the other 27 blends available in the Drew Estate 4×32 Tin Collection. All tins ship with a Boveda pack.
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Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente and Selección de Torcedor Arrive in Stores
This year, Joya de Nicaragua has shipped two TAA exclusive cigars: Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente and Selección de Torcedor. The Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente returns from 2018 unchanged. The Selección de Torcedor is a new release but is only available with the purchase of the Gran Reserva as a 5-pack.
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Blind Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua | Silver Ultra
“Great good stuff here. I wanted a bit more power early on, and it finally delivered in the finale. Super chocolaty in the early going, developing to a nice rich espresso finish at the end. If there was any problem here it’s that it was maybe just a little too polite to start. I’d still be happy to smoke a ton more. ” -John I. (John I.)
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