Joya De Nicaragua - Black Toro

Joya de Nicaragua Black Toro

The Dark Soul of Nicaraguan Tobacco – Bold, Complex & Uncompromising

🌎 ORIGIN & CRAFTSMANSHIP

• Handcrafted in Estelí, Nicaragua at the historic Joya de Nicaragua factory

• Wrapper: Dark, oily Nicaraguan Maduro

• Binder/Filler: 100% Nicaraguan tobaccos (Estelí & Jalapa)

• Box-pressed construction for enhanced combustion

• Aged 5+ years before release

👅 FLAVOR PROFILE

First Third:

• Black pepper explosion – Immediate bold spice

• Bittersweet chocolate – 85% cacao intensity

• Smoked leather – Deep, earthy undertones

Middle Third:

• Espresso crema – Roasted coffee richness

• Molasses – Dark sugar sweetness

• Cinnamon stick – Warming spice complexity

Final Third:

• Charred oak – Smoky wood notes

• Black cherry – Subtle fruit nuance

• Long, spicy-sweet finish

💨 SMOKE CHARACTERISTICS

• Strength: Full (5/5) – Not for beginners

• Body: Full+ (5/5) – Thick, chewy smoke

• Burn: Razor-sharp – Impeccable construction

• Draw: Perfect resistance – Engineered airflow

• Smoke Output: Voluminous clouds

📏 TORO DIMENSIONS (6" x 52)

• 52 ring gauge – Ideal wrapper-to-filler ratio

• 6" length – 90-minute luxurious experience

• Box-pressed – Enhanced burn & comfort

🏆 CIGAR AFICIONADO RATING

• Cigar Aficionado Rating: 93 points (April 2017)

• Top 25 Cigars of 2017: Ranked #22 

• 93 Points (2023) – "A Nicaraguan maduro masterpiece"

• Top 25 Cigars of 2023

🔥 WHY IT'S ESSENTIAL

✅ Ultimate Nicaraguan maduro – Benchmark profile
✅ Extended aging process – Unmatched smoothness
✅ Box-pressed perfection – Enhanced smoking experience
✅ Collector's item – Limited annual production

🎯 PERFECT FOR:

• Maduro enthusiasts – The pinnacle of dark wrappers

• After-dinner enjoyment – Stands up to strong spirits

• Special occasions – Worth savoring

• Experienced smokers seeking intensity

🥃 ULTIMATE PAIRINGS

• Spirits: Barrel-proof bourbon or aged rum

• Coffee: Cuban espresso

• Dessert: Flourless chocolate cake

"The Joya Black Toro is Nicaraguan cigar-making at its most powerful – where five years of aging transforms rich maduro wrapper into an unforgettable smoking experience. This isn't just a cigar; it's a declaration of passion for bold tobacco lovers."