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Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black
The 2016 Mexican San Andres Chapter of Joya de Nicaragua's Modern JOYA Line
Manufacturer: Joya de Nicaragua
Last verified August 24, 2026
Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black at a Glance
- Brand
- Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black
- Maker
- Joya de Nicaragua
- Owner
- Joya de Nicaragua
- Production identity
- Nicaragua
- Positioning
- the fuller-flavored 2016 second chapter in Joya de Nicaragua's modern JOYA line
- Signature
- Mexican San Andres wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler
- Family model
- One core blend in four current formats, with release-specific records below the family page
Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black Maker Joya de Nicaragua Owner Joya de Nicaragua Production identity Nicaragua Positioning the fuller-flavored 2016 second chapter in Joya de Nicaragua's modern JOYA line Signature Mexican San Andres wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler Family model One core blend in four current formats, with release-specific records below the family page
From Joya Red to Joya Black
Joya Black debuted in July 2016 after Joya Red had established a more contemporary route into the Joya de Nicaragua portfolio. The darker wrapper and fuller flavor direction created a clear second step in that line. Joya de Nicaragua marked the addition with a Managua release event later in 2016. That launch history belongs on the family page; retailer pricing and short-term availability do not. Mexican Wrapper over a Nicaraguan Core The official blend identifies a Mexican San Andres wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler. Because the wrapper is Mexican, Joya Black should not be labeled a Nicaraguan puro. The manufacturer currently places the cigar at 3 out of 5 for strength and describes a balanced, rich profile. Those family-level descriptions are context, not an Ashologist score. Four Current Formats The official lineup lists Nocturno 6 1/4 x 50, Toro 6 x 52, Robusto 5 1/4 x 50 and Doble Robusto 5 x 56. Each format requires its own construction, availability and evaluation record even though the blend identity is shared.
Ownership, Brand Architecture and Production Model
Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black is produced by Joya de Nicaragua and belongs to Joya de Nicaragua. Its principal production identity is Nicaragua. The family page holds shared history and architecture. Named collection and cigar pages retain exact blend, format, market, release and evaluation evidence.
Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black in the Ashology Network
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Search and Entity Guidance
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Product-Page Boundary
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Major Collections and Standout Lines
Product-specific evidence
Historical releases Earlier, retired or market-specific products. Status and date specific Robusto Compact current format. 5 1/4 x 50 Doble Robusto Broad compact format. 5 x 56 Mexican San Andres blend Defining wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler Additional and Market-Specific Releases Red, Silver and Cabinetta are separate canonical families
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Joya Black?
Joya de Nicaragua.
When was Joya Black launched?
It debuted in 2016.
Where is Joya Black made?
Nicaragua.
What wrapper does Joya Black use?
Mexican San Andres.
What are the binder and filler?
Nicaraguan tobacco.
How many current formats are listed?
Four.
Is Joya Black the same blend as Joya Red or Silver?
No. Each is a separate modern JOYA expression.
Can all Joya Black sizes share one Ashologist score?
No. Each evaluated cigar and vitola requires its own evidence.
Ashologist’s Brand Perspective
Joya Black has a strong search identity: a 2016 Mexican San Andres-wrapped chapter that follows Joya Red while remaining a distinct blend. A focused family page can answer origin, blend and format questions without copying a retail catalog. For Ashologist.com, the durable hierarchy is Joya de Nicaragua as manufacturer, Joya Black as brand family, the four formats as products and each evaluated cigar as a separate evidence record.
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Editorial and Verification Note
This independent profile is not sponsored by Joya de Nicaragua, its owner, any distributor or retailer. Portfolio relationships and blend-level facts were checked against current official and established cigar-trade sources as of August 24, 2026. Specifications and availability may change.
Primary Brand Sources
- Official Joya Black product page
- Official Joya Black Managua launch
- Official modern JOYA lineup
- Official Joya de Nicaragua cigar portfolio
- Official Joya de Nicaragua home
- Official Joya de Nicaragua history
- Cigar Coop - Joya Black launch report
- Cigar Coop - Joya Black Toro reference
- halfwheel - 2016 Joya de Nicaragua release record
- halfwheel - Joya Black Robusto reference
- Cigar Coop - Joya family sampler architecture
- Cigar of the Year - Competition Home
Sources without a linked URL above are publicly available but were not on file with a direct link at time of publishing.