A new variant to the Clásico line from Joya de Nicaragua, the Medio Siglo (half Century) line is the latest addition. The current range has been renamed Clásico Original, with a second band added, bearing the rebranded name.
After 50 years of production, Joya de Nicaragua wanted to mark the anniversary with a new range that reflected the character and tradition the line had built over the decades.
The Joya de Nicaragua Clásico Medio Siglo B is a classic corona size, 5 1/2" x 42 ring gauge, with a smoking time of approximately 35-50 minutes depending on your style.
The wrapper, from Ecuador, is Habano Criollo, to which a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan filler leaf are added. The cigar is rolled at Fabrica de Tobacos Joya de Nicaragua in Esteli.
There are spicy and woody notes with leather and coffee thrown in. It's classed as medium-bodied in strength and beautifully balanced, producing plenty of creamy smoke that will appeal to a lot of cigar smokers.