Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno
A richer Connecticut-wrapped blend based on the company's first cigar.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Joya de Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Maker | Joya de Nicaragua |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Connecticut |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Strength | Medium |
| Wrapper family | Connecticut Shade (light, creamy) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Independent / family |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: blindmanspuff.com, cigar-coop.com, cigaraficionado.com, developingpalates.com, halfwheel.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
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If you like the Número Uno, try
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MediumEcuadorian Connecticut wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 7 sites · 23 r/cigars threads
Hidden gem94% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · Ecuador wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · Nicaragua filler
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Mild–MediumEcuadorian Connecticut wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 6 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
Hidden gem82% matchsame wrapper style · Ecuador wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · Nicaragua filler · shared notes: cream, pepper
Joya de NicaraguaCabinetta
Mild–MediumEcuadorian Connecticut wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 5 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
82% matchsame wrapper style · Ecuador wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · Nicaragua filler · shared notes: cream, pepper
CAOGold
Mild–MediumEcuadorian Connecticut wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 4 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
78% matchsame wrapper style · Ecuador wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · Nicaragua filler · shared notes: cream
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Common questions
What wrapper does the Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno use?
The Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno uses a Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, with a Nicaragua binder and Nicaragua filler.
How strong is the Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno?
It's generally rated medium in strength (3 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno made?
In Nicaragua.
If I like the Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno, what else should I try?
Our closest matches are Drew Estate Blackened S84 (94%), Tatuaje Cabaiguan (82%), Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta (82%), CAO Gold (78%). For something less well known, try the Southern Draw Rose of Sharon.
