When Master Blender Willy Herrera teamed up with Jonathan Drew (Drew Estate) it caught everyone’s attention. As this first Habano edition hit the street receiving an incredible 93 rating along with placing #8 in the top 25 cigars of the year, we all knew a new level of cigar making had begun.
This amazing blend is a super smooth, medium bodied, perfectly made cigar with an ample draw. Its slow burn is balanced with a complex taste that slightly increases in intensity as you move along. Only as it comes to a close do you experience a robust full bodied taste reminiscent of Cuban made powerhouses.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Blender:Willy Herrera
Factory Smokes Maduro is one of four of Drew Estate’s entries into the ever growing handmade Budget-Value category for all of us to enjoy for under $2 a stick!
With attention to detail, all Factory Smokes are made by hand. The big difference is the tobacco inside is made up of mixed fillers available at the factory. To put it another way, these leaves are the same crop used in their premiums! And on top of this, Factory smokes were created by Master Blenders Willie Herrera and Jonathon Drew himself!
This darkly wrapped beauties are medium bodied in taste with hints of dark chocolate and espresso. They have a great draw like the others and burn well.
Check out the other three blends of Factory Smokes available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Indonesia
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Blenders: Willy Herrera, Jonathan Drew
Factory Smokes Shade is one of four of Drew Estate’s entries into the ever growing handmade Budget-Value category for all of us to enjoy for under $2 a stick! Jonathan Drew’s creation of Drew Estate started a revolution of amazing cigars. From Acid to Liga Privada , Undercrown and beyond. No matter which Premium or Super Premium brand he produced we knew one thing, we got what we paid for.
This Shade entry offers those of us that enjoy smooth tasting mild to medium bodied cigars an everyday choice. Blind Man’s Puff gave this cigar a 90 rating! And on top of this, Factory smokes were created by Master Blenders Willie Herrera and Jonathon Drew himself! What more do you need to know?
Check out the other three blends on Factory Smoke available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Indonesia
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Blenders: Willy Herrera, Jonathan Drew
This boutique edition from Drew Estate slipped into the market a few years ago under the radar. The three country blend produces a very pleasant combination of sweetness and spice while retaining a medium bodied taste and an overall smoothness.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaragua
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Connecticut Shade
Joya De Nicaragua Cabinetta is yet another one of this iconic brand’s amazing selections.
The company describes this highly regarded cigar best. “Joya Cabinetta is different. It brings out the best of two different wrappers in one cigar. It was expressly blended with mellower, medium bodied Nicaraguan fillers that deliver a smoother; more refined smoking experience.“
This great tasting mild to medium bodied cigar is completely wrapped in the Ecuadorian Shade along with an additional over wrap of Nicaraguan Criollo placed on the top third of the cigar. Without a doubt, this adds a unique flavor transition to the blend.
With this in mind, it’s no surprise why so many seasoned smokers are rediscovering this time honored brand.
Check out all the other Joya De Nicaragua cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
The ACID Red series does not have a sweet cap. They are predominately full and rich tobaccos with bold flavor and a bold infusion that lets the tobaccos shine. Not for the faint of heart ACID Red is full flavor and full bodied.
Nasty- The Nasty is a smoke bomb disguised as a cigar. The odd shape creates a flavor funnel to your palate. Rich dark barbecue smokiness comes in this short format.
Liquid- A smoky profile with a smooth wrapper creates a cinnamon forward flavor on the palate. Creamy and spicy the full flavor of the Red infusion shines through.
If you’re a fan of this very unique ACID style, get them while we have them! This product is discontinued by the manufacturer.
ACID One cigars are infused with five red wines, including a Nicaraguan ceremonial Sangria. The “One” and only non-aromatic cigar under the Acid cigar name. These amazing mild to medium cigars are easy to smoke, making them a good choice for beginners. With the addition of the dark Cameroon wrapper, this blend yields a smooth and tasty smoking experience.Without doubt, this old school favorite is one of the best this brand has to offer.
If you’re a fan of Acid and haven’t tried an Acid One, this edition is definitely the ONE to get!
What began decades ago as a cigar brand that was deemed “An Acquired Taste” grew into one of the biggest selling brands ever….and still is! This sampler offers a three blend spectrum of popular Acid styles that have been enjoyed by countless smokers. If you’re looking for a great array of Acid cigars for yourself or know someone who’s a fan, this is also a great gift choice.
The ACID Take A Trip Sampler Includes…
1x Acid Original One
1x Acid Gold Cold Infusion
1x Acid Blue Kuba Kuba Box
1x Acid Blue Blondie Belicoso
1x Acid Blue Deep Dish
Joya de Nicaragua Dos Cientos is a very limited edition entry from this iconic company.
The complexly blended Dos Cientos was created to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Sept. 15, 1821. This event signaled when Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua declared their independence from the Spanish empire. With attention to detail, this great cigar contains some of finest tobacco these countries grow. Without a doubt, Dos Cientos is masterfully made and exquisitely packaged.
These highly rated medium bodied cigars are full of flavor from the vintage leaves curated to produce them. Joya De Nicaragua Dos Cientos is only available in a single 6 x 54 Gran Toro vitola of 21 count boxes. More importantly to note is that production was limited to 3,000 boxes of 21 cigars worldwide, with 2000 coming to the US.
If you’re a fan of Joya, these great smokes must be on your wish list….while we have them!
Check out all the other Joya De Nicaragua cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
Binder: Mexico
Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic
Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya De Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: Juan Martinez, Alejandro Martinez Cuenca
Kentucky Fire Cured Original Flying Pig is a cigar like no other and a size that must be tried to be believed!
With attention to detail, the blend features Kentucky seed tobacco, grown and fire cured in Kentucky, along with Nicaraguan and Brazilian fillers. The cigar is then wrapped with a Mexican San Andres wrapper to round out the flavor profile. What makes this Flying Pig size so great is how slow and even the burn is. The thick ring produces heaps of aromatic smoke yielding the signature taste of this fire cured process. And don’t forget, Flying Pigs are not available on a regular basis. Get them while have them!
Check out additional Kentucky Fire Cured blends we have HERE
All the Joya De Nicaragua cigars contained in this amazingly crafted wooden display keepsake box are highly rated. Weather you’re looking to restock your personal humidor with a great array of these iconic blends or looking for a one of a kind gift for a cigar lover, this awesome sampler is a top pick!
Each expertly crafted wooden keepsake box includes the following highly rated selections in an assortment of this company’s iconic shapes and sizes:
11- Antano Classics 6- Antano Dark Corojo 4- Gran Reserva 4- Antano Connecticut
If you’ve never tried this company’s awesome cigars, this sampler is the way to go!
Check out all the Joya De Nicaragua cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
The Aniversario is latest offering from the iconic Liga Privada brand and is another marvel of medium plus to full bodied taste that’s complex, robust and extremely flavorful. Unfortunately, they’re extremely hard to keep in stock. Stayed tuned for availability and get them if you want them when we have them!
Wrapper: U.S.A. (Connecticut Criollo)
Binder: Mexico (San Andrés Otapan Negro Último Corte)
Filler: Nicaragua & U.S.A. (Pennsylvania)
With an array of non conforming offerings, Liga Privada Unico edition offers seasoned cigar smokers a unique option. All of the cigars within this series are not only different in size and blend, but they are extra special, extremely limited and exceptionally delicious. Every Unico is made with all the vintage tobacco this amazing brand is known for. Any one we have in stock is a top pick and will be sure to please!
Joya de Nicaragua Antano Connecticut is one of this iconic brand’s amazing newer selections. All we have to say about Antano Connecticut is that is appeals to seasoned smokers and newcomer alike. This is definitely not your father’s Connecticut cigar!
The jury is in! Cigar Aficionado @ 90. Halfwheel @ 92. Blind Man’s Puff @ 93. You be the Judge! The bottom line is if you enjoy mild to medium bodied smooth and tasty cigars, Antano Connecticut is a sure pick for any humidor.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: Juan Martinez, Alejandro Martinez Cuenca
FYI: No matter what strength, taste and body your palate prefers, there’s a Joya blended with you in mind. In fact there are now 24 varieties in the line. Check all the other Joya De Nicaragua cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Joya De Nicaragua Joya Silver is one of this iconic brand’s amazing newer selections.
When Cigar Aficionado bestowed an astounding 93 rating on Joya silver, the industry took serious notice. These accolades were soon followed by naming it a top cigar for the year. Blind Man’s Puff wasn’t far behind with their score of 92 and a great description, “Great good stuff here. I wanted a bit more power early on, and it finally delivered in the finale. Super chocolaty in the early going, developing to a nice rich espresso finish at the end.”
With this in mind, it’s no surprise why so many seasoned smokers are rediscovering this time honored brand.
Check out all the other Joya De Nicaragua cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuador Oscuro
Binder: Mexico
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: Juan Martinez
Joya De Nicaragua Cinco Decades was created in 2018 to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary.
For the record, Cinco Decades is one of Joya’s highly rated and universally loved entries. Each one is masterfully blended with the finest vintage leaves from Nicaragua’s top growing regions. These medium to full bodied flavor bombs are expertly crafted and well deserving of the accolades they’ve received over the years.
If you’re a fan of Joya and haven’t tried these amazing cigars, now’s your chance! Any size you choose is a top pick!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua [Undisclosed]
Binder: Nicaragua [Undisclosed]
Filler: Nicaragua [Undisclosed]
Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: Juan Martinez & Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca
Joya De Nicaragua Numero Uno is yet another one of this iconic brand’s amazing newer selections. The line started as the No. 1 in 2017, and was only offered to World Leaders by Nicaraguan ambassadors.Número Uno is now part of the “Masterpieces” collection meaning Joya’s top of the line offerings.
Numero Uno is one of Cigar Aficionado’s highest rated cigars coming in at an astounding 95! This creamy, smooth, mild to medium bodied masterpiece is considered one of this company’s greatest achievements. If you prefer milder smokes with complex flavor notes and want to be impressed, this is the Joya to check out!
With this in mind, it’s no surprise why so many seasoned smokers and newcomers alike are rediscovering this time honored brand.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: Juan Martinez, Alejandro Martinez Cuenca
Check out all the other Joya De Nicaragua cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Tabak Especial Dulce the original coffee infused premium cigar. The underlying taste of roasted coffee beans combined with a unique blend of tobacco produces a very enjoyable medium bodied smoke. Needless to say, it’s great with a cup of espresso! Enjoy!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
*These items cannot be shipped to Massachusetts state addresses
Tabak Especial Negra is one of the original Coffee infused premium cigars. The underlying taste of roasted coffee beans combined with a unique blend of tobacco produces a very enjoyable medium bodied smoke. Negra’s darker wrapper gives this stick a bit more of robust flavor over the original Dulce. Needless to say, it’s great with a cup of espresso! Enjoy!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Maduro Connecticut Broadleaf
Shipping Restrictions:
These items cannot be shipped to Massachusetts state addresses
Muwat Original is of of this iconic company’s most unique entries.
In case you’re wondering, MUWAT is short for My Uzi Weighs a Ton! The MUWAT story began on the very first final consumer blending session at the Joya de Nicaragua factory in late 2010 during. This amazingly popular blend includes a San Andreas Negro Wrapper, Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder and a hearty Brazilian Mata Fina Filler, coupled with Nicaraguan fillers provided by Joya. After months of attempts the final blend proved to be rich and earthy, with a bright, sweet undertone.
The bottom line is that MUWAT has been enjoyed by countless smokers for over a dozen years. If you’re a fan of complexly crafted cigars, this one is definitely for you.
Check out the review for the original blend of this terrific cigar. This is more of the same with a hint of sweetness
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Kentucky Fire-Cured-Nicaraguan
Binder – Connecticut Broadleaf
Wrapper – San Andres
Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang is perfect for fans of both Fire Cured and Candela tobaccos. Pairing this deliciously sweet green candela wrapper with the smoky & tasty Kentucky Fire Cured tobaccos creates a uniquely balanced, complex and savory cigar.Yes! You have two wrappers on this cigar!
Wrapper: Dominican Candela plus Kentucky Fire-Cured
Binder: Undisclosed
Filler: Undisclosed
Factory: Joya de Nicaragua (Nicaragua)
This is a cigar like no other. The tobacco used is cured in barns that burn hardwoods like oak and maple to infuse a totally unique flavor into the leaves. This original edition started the brand and is pleasantly medium bodied.
With attention to detail, the blend features Kentucky seed tobacco, grown and fire cured in Kentucky, along with Nicaraguan and Brazilian fillers. The cigar is then wrapped with a Mexican San Andres wrapper to round out the flavor profile.
The result is a smoking experience that is totally unique in the world of premium cigars.
