The cigars in the Joya De Nicaragua Clasico line are the mildest in the Joya de Nicaragua portfolio and, perhaps because of this, the brand's best-seller on the European market. The wrapper is a Connecticut from Ecuador, the Binder and the filler are from Nicaragua.
In terms of taste, the Joya De Nicaragua Clasico line convinces with sweet, aromatic wood notes without being typically Nicaraguan strong and peppery. The smoke curve is fairly linear, and it's only in the final third that these vitolas become a little stronger. Surprisingly, it's towards the end that creamy and then slightly sweet notes are revealed. The Joya De Nicaragua Clasico is aimed more at beginners in Nicaragua, a production country where cultures are usually for more experienced aficionados.
Because of the long production lead times, particularly in the areas of fermentation and maturation of raw tobacco, the security of long-term planning is highly beneficial to quality levels. Since the 2000s, cigars from Nicaragua have been beyond reproach, flourishing in one of the world's best growth and manufacturing zones for high-quality premium cigars.
