Some of the best cigars in the world are first made in incredibly small batches and develop over time into a release that is beloved by the masses. This is the case with the Joya de Nicaragua Numero Uno line, which is a three-cigar series that began with a blend that was presented to some of Nicaragua’s top political ambassadors as a gift from the esteemed cigarmakers and earned a long second life as a special release that received some of the highest reviews of the year, and now a line that can be procured by the masses at an unbelievable price.
Wrapped in stately blue and white banding and finished with a visually pleasing fantail cap, this combination of Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan fillers is incredibly complex and hinges on the interplay of a warm sweetness—think freshly baked banana bread, graham cracker s’more and oatmeal raisin cookie—balanced by a savory pepper and wood that has been brought to the table by the expertly harvested Nicaraguan tobacco in its core.
Taken together, the Nicaragua Numero Uno series is one to buy whenever you see it in stock. Because the tobacco used for this project has been carefully selected and aged for a long period of time, its refinement sets it apart from many of the other blends on the market that utilize the sweet and savory Connecticut/Nicaraguan combination. With a generous smoking time reaching into the two-hour mark and the perfect profile to pair with any espresso based beverage, an inviting cognac or one of your crisper white wines, this is a cigar you reach for when the situation calls for the absolute finest in life.
Again, this was initially made as an offering to a country’s highest-appointed officials, with this kind of exclusivity finally brought to market to share with the masses, speaks volumes. Enjoy the once-forbidden tastes in 25 count boxes from Cigars.com today at a price you won’t believe. Every humidor needs a showstopper and this can be yours for when the time is right.
