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March 12, 2024

Joya de Nicaragua Clásico Medio Siglo: A Twist on a Beloved Classic Exclusively for Club de Amigos

Estelí, Nicaragua – The Joya de Nicaragua Clásico Original, a favorite among seasoned cigar smokers worldwide, was re-released in the USA in 2023 as a Club de Amigos exclusive at 120 stores across the country. Since its launch, it’s been the buzz of cigar shops as one of the most sought-after cigars with an unmatched price-quality relationship.

This year, we’re thrilled to introduce a new member to the Clásico family – the Joya de Nicaragua Clásico Medio Siglo. Think of it as the Clásico Original’s bolder, more adventurous sibling. Initially making waves in Europe in 2021, the Clásico Medio Siglo has since risen to prominence, becoming a flagship brand in our factory’s international portfolio.

The Clásico Medio Siglo, or “Half a Century” in Spanish, is our homage to the original White House cigar from the early 1970s. It encapsulates over fifty-five years of Nicaraguan cigar craftsmanship. While it mirrors the Clásico Original in balance and elegance, it packs a slightly more robust Nicaraguan flavor profile – a legacy rolled into every cigar.

Juan I. Martínez, Executive President of Joya de Nicaragua S.A., shares, “The criollo wrapper in the Clásico isn’t a new concept. In fact, until the late 1990s, our primary brand was the Clasico in two expressions: claro and colorado, or criollo. The change was subtle, just a sticker on the box indicating ‘natural or criollo.’ We’re not reinventing the wheel here; rather, we’re reviving a legendary brand for the palates of today’s cigar aficionados. This approach has already seen tremendous success globally, and now it’s the US smoker’s turn to enjoy it.”

Wrapped in a Habano Criollo leaf, with Nicaraguan fillers and binders, the Clásico Medio Siglo strikes a perfect balance as a medium-bodied cigar. It treats your taste buds to a rich mix of flavors – imagine the earthy notes of spices, wood, and leather, all coming together in a smooth, aromatic, and enjoyable smoke.

Presented in an eye-catching “sunset-orange” box of 25 cigars, Clásico Medio Siglo is available in four sizes:

Número 6 (6in x 41) – MSRP $8.25

Toro (6in x 50) – MSRP $9.25

Robusto (5in x 50) – MSRP $8.75

Gordo (6in x 60) – MSRP $10.50 – NEW VITOLA – US EXCLUSIVE

The brand will be introduced this March at the PCA 2024 Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas and will be shipping in the summer of this year. US retailers can place their orders through JDN’s loyalty program, Club de Amigos of JDN. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting chapter in the Joya de Nicaragua story!

Box of Joya de Nicaragua Clásico cigars labeled “Medio Siglo Habano Criollo Colorado,” featuring an illustration of tobacco field workers and highlighting the brand’s heritage since 1968
Red box labeled “Joya de Nicaragua Clásico Medio Siglo” with a premium cigar resting on top, showcasing handmade long filler tobaccos.
Open wooden box of Joya de Nicaragua cigars with an orange “CLÁSICO MEDIO SIGLO” ribbon.

About Club de Amigos of JDN

Club de Amigos of JDN is an exclusive community dedicated to Joya de Nicaragua’s elite retailers. A hidden world of exquisite cigars, insider knowledge, and coveted rewards.

About Joya de Nicaragua

Joya de Nicaragua is a family-owned tobacco grower and cigar factory. Established in 1968, it is the first and most authentic premium handmade cigar manufacturer from Nicaragua.

Based in Estelí, many regard Joya De Nicaragua as the patriarch creator of the Nicaraguan cigar industry, and its cigars are sold in more than 60 countries around the world.

About Club de Amigos

Club de Amigos of JDN is an exclusive community dedicated to Joya de Nicaragua’s elite retailers. A hidden world of exquisite cigars, insider knowledge, and coveted rewards.

About Joya de Nicaragua

Joya de Nicaragua is a family-owned tobacco grower and cigar factory. Established in 1968, it is the first and most authentic premium handmade cigar manufacturer from Nicaragua.

Based in Estelí, many regard Joya De Nicaragua as the patriarch creator of the Nicaraguan cigar industry, and its cigars are sold in more than 60 countries around the world.

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    Wrappers, Binders, and Fillers

    The wrapper, binder, and filler refer to the individual leaves that make up the cigar you're enjoying.

    The filler leaves of the cigar are the inner-most leaves and make up a majority of the tobacco inside. Filler leaves are bunched together by buncheros at the factory.

    These filler leaves are held together with a binder leaf - a whole leaf encasing all of the filler tobacco and holding them tightly together.

    Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the wrapper. This single leaf is the outermost cover of the cigar, and must be high-quality in both performance and aesthetics.

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    Cigar shapes and sizes

    Individual cigar sizes, called vitolas, can shape your experience and enjoyment of a blend. At Drew Estate, we strive to offer our brands in a variety of vitolas that best show off the tobaccos contained inside. Exploring the subtle taste profile differences between different sizes is a great way to learn more about your favorite blend or switch up your experience.

    Each size is presented in two numbers: the first is the length of the cigar, in inches. The second is the “ring gauge” - a measurement of the diameter of the cigar, measured in 64ths of an inch.

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