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News: The New Antaño Power play Sling Puck

Here’s another new item from Joya de Nicaragua, not cigars, but the packaging.  The two cigars in this collection are really good, the Antaño Gran Reserva is great, and the CT is an exceptional shade wrapped cigar.  The best thing about it is that they are in the toro size, when is the best size!  Pretty cool, check it out: 

 

The New Antaño Power play Sling Puck: Where Tradition, Play and Legendary Cigars Collide

 

 

“Building on the success of Antaño Shut the Box, we learned that cigar enthusiasts are keen to combine their cigars with fun,” says JDN Executive President, Juan Martinez. “This time we’ve merged the profiles of their favorite Nicaraguan puros into one game, teasing their tastebuds with contrasting flavors.”

 

Antaño Power Play Sling Puck demands precision and finesse as you use the built-in elastic band mechanism to propel pucks towards your opponent’s goal – all the while fiercely protecting your own. The friendly competition requires focus, agility and camaraderie to bring cigar smoking amigos together.

 

The Antaño Power Play Sling Puck Box is a collector’s dream, with only 1,400 exclusive boxes produced for U.S. market and just 600 boxes allocated for the rest of the world. The innovative new packaging has been developed in collaboration with HumidifGroup.

 

“It has been an absolute joy to collaborate with Nicaragua’s oldest cigar manufacturer,” says Pedro Balgañon, CEO and owner of HumidifGroup. “This project brings our smart packaging to life, driving innovation in the cigar industry, while honoring the legacy and rich history of this cherished tradition.”

 

Antaño Power Play Sling Puck, priced at $255.75 per box, will be an exclusive collectible available for a limited time. It will make its debut this July at the PCA Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, catering to all U.S. retailers. It will also be showcased at InterTabac in Dortmund in September 2023. It will begin shipping to stores in September 2023.

 

ABOUT JOYA DE NICARAGUA

Joya de Nicaragua is a family-owned tobacco grower and cigar factory. Established in 1968, it is the first and most authentic premium handmade cigar manufacturer from Nicaragua. Based in Estelí, many regard Joya De Nicaragua as the patriarch creator of the Nicaraguan cigar industry, and its cigars are sold in more than 60 countries around the world. The company’s commitment to quality, along with its skillful and resilient people, has been rewarded with industry recognition more than once.

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News: Joya de Nicaragua Presents Cinco De Cinco

I guess one of the things I’ll miss about not going to the PCA show this year is seeing my friends at Joya de Nicaragua.  They are attending there on their own, where in the past they were integrated into the Drew Estate booth.  I always thought they should stand alone, Drew Estate just distributes their cigars in the US.  It’s been one of my most favorite factories since my first visit back in 2011. I’m looking forward to trying this anniversary cigar, the last several they’ve put out have been exceptional!

 

2023 brings Joya de Nicaragua’s 55th anniversary and to mark the occasion, Nicaragua’s first cigar factory launches Cinco de Cinco, the latest edition to the ultra-premium Obras Maestras line.

 

“This cigar was made with the people, by the people and for the people,” says Juan Ignacio Martínez, Executive President of JDN. “Our past is all about tobacco. Our bright future is all about tobacco. We are here, stronger than ever thanks to our wonderful community of amigos.”

 

Inspired by Amigos. Blended by Maestros. Handcrafted for those in the know

 

Joya de Nicaragua was one of the first to host private cigar blending sessions in its factory in Estelí, offering a fun and fascinating insight into blend creation. The JDN master blenders have since reviewed hundreds of blending records to build the perfect scoring recipe.

 

Harmonious Intricacy

 

Cinco de Cinco is made from ultra-vintage tobaccos, including a Mexican San Andres wrapper and Nicaraguan fillers and binders in a soft-pressed format. It is a five out of five in profile and complexity; full-bodied and medium strength, with deep, rich, earthy flavors that offer hints of cocoa and dark chocolate. The cigar box shines bright in emerald green. “An emerald symbolizes love, wisdom, growth and prosperity – values very much embodied in this blend,” says Martinez. “It is indeed a rare and mystical jewel.”

 

Cinco de Cinco will be unveiled this July at the PCA Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, catering to all retailers, and at InterTabac in Dortmund in September 2023. The handcrafted masterpiece will be on U.S. shelves beginning in September, followed by a global release in October.

 

Cinco de Cinco comes in 10-count boxes, with five distinct, semi-box pressed vitolas, three of which will be available in the USA and two exclusive for international markets.

 

Vitola ​

Size ​

MSRP USD$/Cigar

Available ​

JDN Cinco de Cinco Robusto Gordo ​ 

5 ½ x 54 ​

$17.95 ​

GLOBAL ​

JDN Cinco de Cinco Toro ​ 

6 x 52 ​

$19.95 ​

GLOBAL ​

JDN Cinco de Cinco Corona Extra ​ 

6 ¼ x 46 ​

$15.95 ​

GLOBAL ​

JDN Cinco de Cinco Robusto ​ 

5 x 50 ​

$15.95 ​

International ​ Exclusive(Non-USA) ​

JDN Cinco de Cinco Corona Doble ​ 

7 x 54 ​

$20.55 ​

International ​ Exclusive(Non-USA) ​

 

 

 

ABOUT JOYA DE NICARAGUA

Joya de Nicaragua is a family-owned tobacco grower and cigar factory. Established in 1968, it is the first and most authentic premium handmade cigar manufacturer from Nicaragua. Based in Estelí, many regard Joya De Nicaragua as the patriarch creator of the Nicaraguan cigar industry, and its cigars are sold in more than 60 countries around the world. The company’s commitment to quality, along with its skillful and resilient people, has been rewarded with industry recognition more than once.

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News: Joya de Nicaragua Presents Selección Antaño

Another new item from Joya de Nicaragua!  They will be attending the PCA show next month, after a few years absence.  They used to display in the Drew Estate booth, since DE decided not to attend, JdN followed suit.  It’s a shame, really, they are a separate company, distributed in the US by Drew Estate, they had no reason not to be at the show.  Anyway, Antańo is among my favorites, this is a nice sampler.

In 2001, Joya de Nicaragua launched Antaño 1970, a Nicaraguan puro that demonstrated the strong character and essence of Nicaraguan tobaccos and quickly gained acclaim as one of the boldest cigars on the market.

 

At the time, this cigar put everybody’s eyes on the now appreciated Nicaraguan Cigar Industry.

 

Since then, Antaño has become a favorite for cigar enthusiasts who appreciate its strong, full-bodied character, and Antaño 1970 has become one of Joya de Nicaragua’s best-selling brands around the globe. Over the years, Joya de Nicaragua has expanded the Antaño brand to include four expressions: the original Antaño 1970, the super full-bodied Antaño Dark Corojo, the smooth and elegant Antaño Gran Reserva and the creamy with a kick, Antaño CT.

 

In 2021, Joya de Nicaragua was proud to announce the launch of Selección Antaño, an assortment pack for cigar smokers craving a full-bodied Nicaraguan experience. Selección Antaño embodies the quality of the best tobacco, represented in the four existing lines of Antaño.

 

This assortment was launched in just a couple countries, excluding the US. In 2023, on the year of its 55th anniversary, Joya de Nicaragua is honored to introduce Selección Antaño to the United States market. This assortment was presented during the TAA convention in the Dominican Republic this past March 2023.

 

Selección Antaño comes in a 4ct Toro box.

 

“The launch of Selección Antaño was made for those who love spicy, and full-bodied cigars. This selection represents the legacy of the authentic Nicaraguan puro, better than anything else.”

ABOUT JOYA DE NICARAGUA

Joya de Nicaragua is a family-owned tobacco grower and cigar factory. Established in 1968, it is the first and most authentic premium handmade cigar manufacturer from Nicaragua. Based in Estelí, many regard Joya De Nicaragua as the patriarch creator of the Nicaraguan cigar industry, and its cigars are sold in more than 60 countries around the world. The company’s commitment to quality, along with its skillful and resilient people, have been rewarded with industry recognition more than once.

 

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News: Joya de Nicaragua to Release Número Uno Deluxe Humidor Limited Edition

I have really enjoyed the Numero Uno, I think I’m going to have one tonight!  This humidor is a beaut!  

 

Originally gifted exclusively to world leaders by Nicaraguan ambassadors on official missions, Joya de Nicaragua’s Número Uno became a favorite of cigar enthusiasts since it was first smoked as an event-exclusive cigar in the United States in 2018.

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Número Uno has received numerous accolades, becoming Halfwheel’s Top Cigar of 2018; it was rated the Best Cigar of 2019 by Cigar Dojo, and it became the No. 6 cigar in Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 list for 2020 with a 95-point rating.

 

To commemorate the five years since this exceptional cigar was enjoyed by cigar lovers, we are delighted to announce the “Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno Deluxe Humidor”. This stylish and elegant blue-masterpiece humidor highlights the attributes of Número Uno, adorned by the unique “Obras Maestras” badge and the iconic JDN tobacco leaves. This humidor includes 150 Número Uno Cigars (75 L’Ambassadeur 6 ⅝ x 44 and 75 Le Premier 6 ⅞ x 48). It is a collector’s piece, with only 400 units produced, 300 for the United States and 100 for the rest of the world. This is an exclusive one-time release.

 

This 150 cigar capacity humidor was first previewed at the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) in Las Vegas on February 2023. It will be available for ordering in the first weeks of June 2023. The MSRP for the “NÚMERO UNO DELUXE HUMIDOR” is $2,850 and will ship to stores July 2023.

 

Número Uno is part of Joya de Nicaragua’s “Obras Maestras” line; the designation for our ultra-premium family of cigars. The highly acclaimed Número Uno cigar has mostly been available in two sizes: L’Ambassadeur (6 ⅝ x 44, Lancero) and Le Premier (6 ⅞ x 48, Churchill). It features a smooth, Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper and Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos to create a mellow to medium- bodied and flavorful smoking experience with lots of rich creaminess.

 

“The draw here is impeccable, imparting a creamy, toasty smoke that speaks softly of vanilla, almonds and cinnamon. No flavor is competing for dominance on the palate. Rather, each note dances delicately like a well-choreographed ballet suite.” Cigar Aficionado’s Número Uno L’Ambassadeur Review in 2020.

 

“This JDN Número Uno Deluxe Humidor was created for our amigos, the real cigar connoisseurs. This is the piece that every Joya de Nicaragua lover should have in their sacred space. This humidor will become the crowning jewel in any cigar collection. It is a beautiful and functional piece that will show off your authentic love of cigars.”

Juan Ignacio Martínez

Executive President of Joya de Nicaragua.

 

ABOUT JOYA DE NICARAGUA

Joya de Nicaragua is a family-owned tobacco grower and cigar factory. Established in 1968, it is the first and most authentic premium handmade cigar manufacturer from Nicaragua. Based in Estelí, many regard Joya De Nicaragua as the patriarch creator of the Nicaraguan cigar industry, and its cigars are sold in more than 55 countries around the world. The company’s commitment to quality, along with its skillful and resilient people, have been rewarded with industry recognition more than once.

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News: Joya de Nicaragua Releases Cinco Décadas “El Cumiche”

It’s been a busy news week. If you watched Drew Estate‘s Freestyle Live event last night, you would have seen Juan Martinez talking about this.  There was also other Drew Estate news, for which I have yet to received a press release.  Cinco Décadas is among my favorite Joyas, I look forward to trying this new size. 

 

Every family has it. The youngest of the tribe that either disrupts the collective or becomes the favorite; the one that, while being the youngest or smallest, also incarnates the family’s profound aspirations and tribulations;the one that fulfills a family’s life experiences. After five years of its initial release in 2018, Cinco Décadas now has its youngest incarnation, –”El Cumiche”– the 6th vitola to celebrate Joya de Nicaragua’s 50th anniversary.This secret blend will now come in a 5½ x 52 Robusto size with a box-pressed finish, a cigar that encapsulates the pure essence of Cinco Decadas in a small yet flavorful expression.

 

 

This Cinco Décadas vitola has been inspired by our history,our founders and milestones through our five decades. CincoDécadas is a cigar of unparalleled elegance. Made exclusively with our prime extra-vintage leaves taken from our most exclusive collection of tobaccos. It carries an immaculate balance accompanied by a luxurious complexity of sweet and spicy flavors, with wood, coffee and gentle, peppery notes. Its silky-smooth smoke delivers a rich and fulfilling experience.

 

“El Cumiche” which means “The Young one” in Spanish, celebrates the contributions and growth of JDN’s youngest generation who are forging the Company’s future. “ElCumiche” is packaged in 10-count boxes and only 1,200 boxes of the ultra-exclusive blend will be produced annually.

 

ABOUT JOYA DE NICARAGUA

Joya de Nicaragua is a family-owned tobacco grower and cigar factory.Established in 1968, it is the first and most authentic premium handmade cigar manufacturer from Nicaragua.Based in Estelí, many regard Joya De Nicaragua as the patriarch creator of the Nicaraguan cigar industry, and its cigars are sold in more than 55 countries around the world. The company’s commitment to quality, along with its skillful and resilient people, have been rewarded with industry recognition more than once

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