Joya Black represents Joya de Nicaragua's first cigar to feature a Mexican San Andrés Negro wrapper, serving as a follow-up to the well-received Joya Red launched in 2014 and continuing the factory's efforts to introduce contemporary, innovative products to the marketplace. The blend features a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper enveloping Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, delivering medium to full-bodied flavors with medium/full strength. Cigar Aficionado awarded the blend a prestigious 93 rating, while reviewers commonly describe it as delivering a rich, complex, yet balanced profile with sweet and creamy notes. Both Joya Red and Joya Black were engineered by the youngest executive team in the industry working alongside Nicaragua's most senior Master Blenders, creating a line-up that represents the more approachable and adventurous side of Nicaragua's first and most authentic cigar factory. Rolled at the Joya de Nicaragua factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, the blend was created to showcase rich Nicaraguan tobacco without overpowering strength, resulting in a balanced, rich and pleasant smoking experience. The cigar incorporates a dark Mexican wrapper and Nicaraguan fillers to be modern in spirit, fuller in flavor and stronger in attitude, providing a complex smoke filled with sweet and creamy notes. This cigar offers a darker profile but is not necessarily high in strength, making it perfect as an after dinner cigar. It makes an excellent finish to a hearty meal and pairs well with bourbon or port wine, while tasting notes commonly include nuances of dried apricot and baking spices in a smooth, creamy smoke. Priced under $7, it represents excellent value and is well worth trying for those seeking this flavor profile.