Joya De Nicaragua Dos Cientos

Cold draw: 

Cardboard, sawdust, cocoa powder, oak, raisin

First third: 

Anise, leather, espresso, coffee, vegetal, hay, oak

Retro:

 Pepper, oak

Second third: 

Cocoa powder, oak, leather, coffee, dark fruit

Burn: 

A little wavy but no touch ups needed

Smoke: 

Wispy clouds

Final third: 

Earth, chocolate, oak, sourdough bread, 

Retro: 

Coffee, honey sweetness

Duration:

1 hour 32 minutes

Conclusion: 

Initial light up on this Dos Cientos blasts me with anise and leather. After a few puffs the anise goes and espresso joins the leather. No spice whatsoever. Half an inch in the espresso turns more to a coffee, and a vegetal note joins in that morphs into hay shortly after. An inch in and the main notes consist of coffee, leather, hay, and slight oak. On the retro I get a sharp pepper, though not black pepper, and oak. As the second third starts the blend changes a bit and cocoa powder and oak are the main notes, along with coffee, leather, and a light dark fruit. A very nice mix of notes that remained consistent for the entire second third. As the final third begins an earthy note takes over a bit along with chocolate. Some oak and sourdough bread round out the profile of the final third complimenting the earth and chocolate deliciously. The retro is a smooth coffee and honey sweetness note. Fantastic. Joya has always been a brand I’ve enjoyed. Specifically their Obras Maestras line. This may be my favorite blend from them. Very smooth throughout with nice transitions and flavor compliments. Overall I give this a 95 and, if you can find one, grab a box. Not just for the cigar, but for the history of Nicaragua. 

Result: 95