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Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2019

by Emmett | Jan 6, 2020 | A.C.E. Prime, AJ Fernandez, Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, All, Black Label Trading Company, Casdagli, Crowned Heads, Dion Giolito, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Eradio Pichardo, Erik Espinosa, Featured, Foundation Cigar, Grupo de Maestros, Hector Alfonso Sr., HVC Cigars, Illusione, James Brown, Jas Sum Kral, Jon Huber, Joya De Nicaragua, Juan Martinez, Kyle Gellis, Montecristo (DR), Nestor Plasencia, Nicholas Melillo, Pete Johnson, Plasencia, Reiner Lorenzo, Riste Ristevski, Robert Holt, RoMa Craft, Skip Martin, Southern Draw, Steve Saka, Tatuaje, Top 25, Warped | 0 |

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.

Blind Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua | Antaño CT Robusto

by Zane G. | Nov 20, 2019 | Alan, Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Connecticut, Featured, James H., John I., Joya De Nicaragua, Juan Martinez, Kevin J., Nate H., Natural, Nicaragua, Robusto | 0 |

“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)

Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Announces Joya Copper

by Emmett | Nov 12, 2019 | All, Joya De Nicaragua, Juan Martinez, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

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.

Blind Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua | Número Uno

by Zane G. | Aug 9, 2019 | Alan, Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Connecticut, Featured, IPCPR, Isaac M., John A., Joya De Nicaragua, Juan Martinez, Lonsdale, Mickey T., Natural, Nicaragua, Ryan H. | 0 |

“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)

Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Unveils Número Uno

by Emmett | Jun 21, 2019 | Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, All, Featured, IPCPR, Joya De Nicaragua, Juan Martinez, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

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.

Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Adds Fundador to Cinco Décadas

by Emmett | Jun 18, 2019 | Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, All, IPCPR, Joya De Nicaragua, Juan Martinez, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

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.

Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Unveils Antaño CT

by Emmett | Jun 14, 2019 | Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, All, Connecticut, Featured, IPCPR, Joya De Nicaragua, Juan Martinez, Natural, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

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.

Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Ships 4×32 Tins

by Emmett | May 10, 2019 | All, Joya De Nicaragua, Juan Martinez, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

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.

Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente and Selección de Torcedor Arrive in Stores

by Emmett | May 7, 2019 | Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, All, Joya De Nicaragua, Juan Martinez, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

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.

Blind Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua | Silver Ultra

by Zane G. | Apr 8, 2019 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Featured, John A., John I., Joya De Nicaragua, Juan Martinez, Mickey T., Nicaragua, Oscuro, Ryan H. | 0 |

“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.)

Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2018

by Emmett | Jan 4, 2019 | AJ Fernandez, All, Arturo Fuente, Atabey, Black Label Trading Company, Blk Wks, Carlos Fuente Jr, Casa Fernandez, Crowned Heads, Davidoff, Diesel, Don Pepin Garcia, Drew Estate, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, El Artista, Eladio Diaz, Emilio Cigars, Featured, Foundation Cigar, Hendrik Kelner, IPCPR, Jaime Garcia, James Brown, Jon Huber, Jonathan Drew, Juan Martinez, Kyle Gellis, Max Fernandez, MBombay, Mel Shah, MLB Cigar Ventures, My Father, News, Nicholas Melillo, Pete Johnson, Robert Holt, Southern Draw, Steve Saka, Tatuaje, Top 25, Warped | 0 |

Each of our panelists were given 10 votes to towards our Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2018. As with previous years, the order of their votes mattered as their #1 vote is worth twice as much as their #10. Our list is made up of cigars that had a wide release this year. The cigars that are eligible do not have to have been reviewed on Blind Man’s Puff, but the reviewer must have smoke it at some point to vote for it.

Quick Cigar Review: Joya De Nicaragua | No. 1

by Zane G. | Oct 8, 2018 | All, Connecticut, Featured, John A., Joya De Nicaragua, Juan Martinez, Lonsdale, Natural, Nicaragua, Quick Cigar Reviews | 0 |

Overall, this was an enjoyable cigar. Usually I don’t smoke milder sticks since they have a tendency to go sour halfway through, however this stick held its ground and provided ample amounts of body with enjoyable flavors! Definitely try out the Joya No. 1 before you count it out because of a Connecticut wrapper.

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