Joya de Nicaragua Clásico Medio Siglo Selección B

Vitola: Selección B
Size: 5½" × 42
Box Count: 25 Cigars
Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Mild-to-Medium / Medium (2/5) [joyacigars.com]

The Clásico Medio Siglo Selección B is a refined, traditional-sized cigar from the Joya de Nicaragua Clásico Medio Siglo collection. Created to commemorate the heritage of Nicaragua's oldest premium cigar manufacturer, the blend preserves the elegance of the original Clásico while delivering a more pronounced and contemporary Nicaraguan flavor profile. [joyacigars.com], [smallbatchcigar.com]

The 5½" × 42 Selección B vitola is particularly appealing to smokers who enjoy slimmer ring gauges, as it emphasizes wrapper flavors and offers a more focused, nuanced smoking experience. [joyacigars.com]

Blend Composition

• Wrapper: Habano Criollo (Ecuadorian Habano Criollo profile) [smokingpipes.com], [smallbatchcigar.com]
• Binder: Nicaraguan [joyacigars.com], [smallbatchcigar.com]
• Filler: Nicaraguan tobaccos [joyacigars.com], [smallbatchcigar.com]
• Factory: Joya de Nicaragua, Estelí, Nicaragua [joyacigars.com]

Flavor Profile

The Selección B delivers a balanced and sophisticated profile featuring:

• Cedar and aged wood notes [joyacigars.com]
• Supple leather characteristics [joyacigars.com], [smallbatchcigar.com]
• Gentle baking spices and white pepper [joyacigars.com], [cigares.com]
• Roasted nuts and almonds 
• Light coffee and cocoa nuances [cigares.com]
• Creamy earth and subtle sweetness on the finish [cigares.com]

Smoking Experience

Thanks to its slender 42-ring gauge, the Selección B offers a more wrapper-driven expression of the Medio Siglo blend than the Robusto or Gordito formats. The smoke opens with cedar, nuts, and mild spice before evolving into layers of leather, coffee, and earth. The final third develops greater depth, revealing touches of cocoa, pepper, and lingering sweetness while maintaining exceptional balance. [joyacigars.com],  [cigares.com]

The medium-bodied profile remains smooth and approachable throughout, making it suitable for both seasoned enthusiasts and smokers exploring traditional Nicaraguan cigars. Expect approximately 55–70 minutes of smoking time. [joyacigars.com], [smallbatchcigar.com]

Pairing Suggestions

• Medium-roast coffee 
• Aged rum [cigares.com]
• Black tea [pipeuncle.com]
• Highland or Speyside single malt Scotch [cigares.com]

Overall Impression

The Joya de Nicaragua Clásico Medio Siglo Selección B 5½" × 42 is an elegant and heritage-inspired cigar that showcases the strengths of the Medio Siglo blend through a classic, slimmer format. Rich notes of cedar, leather, roasted nuts, coffee, cocoa, and gentle spice are delivered with remarkable balance and refinement, making it an excellent choice for smokers who appreciate traditional vitolas and sophisticated Nicaraguan craftsmanship. [joyacigars.com], [smallbatchcigar.com], [cigares.com]