Joya Black Nocturno

The Joya Black Nocturno opens with a bold medium-to-full-bodied profile, delivering an immediate rush of dark chocolate, espresso, and earthy leather accented by a molasses sweetness that adds depth to the introduction. Early retrohales bring a lively black pepper spice intertwined with notes of roasted almond, dried plum, and a touch of smoked paprika, creating a layered and engaging start. As the cigar progresses into the second third, richer flavors of charred oak, cocoa powder, and caramelized sugar emerge, with the pepper softening into a more integrated presence. In the final third, the profile crescendos with concentrated espresso crema, bittersweet chocolate, and a hint of anise, finishing long and robust with a harmonious balance of spice, sweetness, and earthiness.

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Construction is excellent, featuring a dark, oily Mexican San Andrés wrapper seamlessly applied over a Nicaraguan binder and filler blend. The Nocturno vitola is firmly packed yet offers an effortless draw, producing dense, aromatic smoke in abundant volumes. The burn line remains sharp and consistent throughout, while the ash forms tight, marbled gray stacks that hold impressively between taps, showcasing the precision of its craftsmanship.

A perfect whisky pairing for this cigar is the GlenDronach 15 Year Revival, whose sherried richness, dried fruit depth, and warm spice beautifully complement the Nocturno’s cocoa, espresso, and molasses-driven profile while enhancing its nut and oak undertones.

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This cigar has solid aging potential of 5–8 years, during which its spice will mellow, its sweetness will become more rounded, and its darker flavors will integrate into a more seamless whole.

The Joya Black Nocturno is a rich, flavorful smoke that marries boldness with refinement, delivering a rewarding and evolving experience for those who appreciate depth and complexity.