OK, full disclosure, the seasons changed overnight, it went from temps in the 80s and shorts and t-shirts to fall with sweatshirts all at once, and my immune system hasn’t handled it well, so I’ve had a bit of a cold this week. On the plus side, I had three promising job interviews this week, at least 2 of which I hope produce second interviews and possible offers real soon. Sadly, neither are in the cigar industry, although I would certainly entertain offers in that area! Interested parties should not waste any more time! Anyway, when I get a cold, I tend to smoke cigars I know pretty well, and steer clear of cigars I want to pay a lot of attention to, and if things get really bad I avoid them altogether. I had a Macanudo Red Robusto, an Epic Maduro Robusto, a CAO Flathead 660 and a Camacho Criollo Churchill. All are cigars I really like, I have a bunch of on hand, and are readily available anyway. Funny story about the Camacho (maybe not funny “ha ha” funny…), I posted that I remember in the old days of Camacho when this cigar was called the Camacho 
Havana. Kevin of Cigar Prop (Thanks again for the Lighter Bleed Tool for last week’s giveaway, it’s on it’s way to the winner!), says he smoked a ton of the Criollo, but never knew it had a predecessor. I told him I might have an old band around, and he seemed interested in seeing it. I have a 26″ tall vase I throw my bands in, but that fills up, so sometimes I stuff (and I do mean stuff) the overflow in gallon bags. I pulled a gallon bag out of storage, dumped it on the floor after looking it over, and, in Rainman fashion, immediately found two old Camacho Havana bands. I guess I’m a cigar band savant.
Friday evening, after a day of interviewing, I went down to the Wooden Indian (check out their new online store!
) for their Joya de Nicaragua event. Of course, I’m a huge Joya fan, it’s the first cigar factory I ever visited, my appreciation for their cigars goes back many many years. They are one of the rare companies that doesn’t make a cigar I wouldn’t smoke. Sure, there are some that I like more than others, but not a one I dislike. Juan Martinez, the president of the company was there, and I always enjoy my time speaking with him, and this was probably the first time I was really able to hang out with him where it wasn’t at the factory, or the trade show or industry event. I smoked a Joya Silver Toro, which I enjoy a lot, and talked to Juan about the Cinco Decadas, and how it does share some tobaccos with the Silver, confirming my suspicion. I also was able to see the “Joya de Nicaragua “Cinco Décadas: The Rise of the Nicaraguan Cigar”” Book, which is absolutely beautiful, I can’t wait to read it. It was printed in Peru and the graphics and quality are absolutely stunning. As always, Dave, Dan and their staff, as well as Alex, our local Drew Estate Rep, hosted a great event.
Contest
Here’s what happens when I don’t smoke a lot of new cigars during the week. Even though I JUST had a contest, Dan at the Wooden Indian hooked me up with a nifty Joya de Nicaragua Travel Humidor, so courtesy of Joya de Nicaragua, Drew Estate and the Wooden Indian, let’s have another CigarCraig.com giveaway celebrating 50 years of Joya de Nicaragua and the launch of Wooden Indian’s Online store! In addition to the JdN 5 count travel humidor, there’s a JdN hat and a JdN cutter, and I picked up 5 Joya Cigars at the event to fill the humidor! There’s a Joya Silver Robusto, a Joya BlackToro, a Cabinetta Toro, an Antaño 1970 Gran Consul and a very special event only Joya De Nicaragua Clasico (actually, you could probably get this if you were a diplomat, as this is the cigar that’s in embassies around the world for dignitaries to enjoy). I know, it’s crazy having another contest so soon, my apologies! I hope you can forgive me!
Same rules as always, leave a comment on this post to enter, the only other rule is that the last winner isn’t eligible, give someone else a chance! One entry per person, and I’ll select a winner next Sunday, 10/21/2018. Let’s see a bunch of entries, this is some great stuff!
That’s all for today, util the next time,
CigarCraig
Thanks Craig. I have enjoyed the few Joya’s I have had, and am always looking to try any new/new to me blends.
Cold here too! Power out and snowing. Your post and contest warmed me up.
I forgive you for having this contest so soon after the last one, Craig. Thanks for the chance and your generosity.
Great prizes Craig!! Thanks for the opportunity brother!!
Joya has become a favorite of my household as well. Great stuff. Thanks again for a great contest. Good luck to all.
Never smoked one ever. Time to try one. Hope all is well brother
Joya 68! They make some of THE best!
Good luck with those 2nd interviews. Thanks for another sweet contest.
Hopin the job situation works out for ya!
Love all the JDN’s.
I snagged a few Joyas from a DE event back in August, think I’ll have to smoke those this week.
Keep the contests coming, love it!
I’ve been a fan of the JDN line for over 30 years. I agree with you they are constantly a great smoke. Thanks for the chance for some great JDN swag and smokes.
the Antaño 1970 was my very 1st “favorite cigar”, and remains a very special cigar to me to this day! Thanks for the contest, and good luck with the job hunt.
Talk about getting the hookup! Thanks for the opportunity!!
I forgive you. Great prize, thanks for the opportunity to win.
Hope your cold clears up and your interviews result in a new job soon! Thanks for all the reviews and updates.
Time speaking with Juan is always a pleasure. Not just great cigars but great people.
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Man, that’s an awesome package and smoke!
Thanks [again] for one more contest! Craig, JdN, thanks.
WOW! Truly Awesome Package up for grabs. I really love that hat too ❤
Thank you for the Opportunity 🔥🍂💨👌👌👌
thanks for the contest Craig, good luck with your 2nd interviews
Thanks Craig…#SmoothDraws
Great article!! Thank you for the chance!!
Thanks for organizing another giveaway.
Love the Joya line Red Black smoking a Cabinetta right now
Can’t wait to try the silver and cinco decades.
Thanks again for yet another great giveaway. Will there be the 12 days of Craig Christmas 🤔🤔 😂
Love Drew Estate’s stuff but I’ve never had the Joya’s. Looking forward to trying them I win!
Thanks for another great contest!
Thanks for all you do, Craig
Joyas have always been a favorite of mine. Thanks for letting me smoke vicariously through your blog and reviews.
They are well made and tasty cigars, wonderful and thanks for the contest.
Love me some JDNs, thanks for the contest!
Count me in my friend. It was great seeing you last week. Thanks again for your support of our Senior Center! You’re a good friend.
Great cigars. Looking forward to this contest … especially since the Power Ball and Mega have been a bust !!