Joya de la Romana Cigar Formats
These cigars come in many non-traditional formats and sizes. The range includes -
Panatela - Length of 6 inches and ring gauge of 32
No. 30 Maduro - Length of 7 inches and ring gauge of 40
Epicure - Length of five inches and ring gauge of 50
Esquire - Length of five inches and ring gauge of 32
898 - Length of 7 inches and ring gauge of 44
Corona - Length of 5 inches and ring gauge of 43
Packaging
You will never see Joya de la Romana cigars packaged in bundles or cheap packets. They are usually available in fine wooden boxes that are reminiscent of the famous Cohiba. The company has high regard for tobacco products and the packaging is on par with costlier brands like Davidoff and Dunhill.
Construction and Burn
Joya de la Romana cigars have a solid construction and are available in light Connecticut shade wrapper. However, No. 30 and a few other formats are also available in dark Ecuadorian Maduro wrappers. Both type of wrappers are oily and of good quality, with very few veins. The filler and binder are blend of quality Dominican tobaccos. The cigar lights nicely, and the draw is quite comfortable after the initial couple of puffs. The burn is razor straight and even, which does not require any relights. The grayish ash holds strongly for an inch or two.
Aroma and Flavors
Joya de la Romana is a mildly aromatic cigar that produces average amount of smoke. Even though Dominican fillers are usually quite mild, this cigar has a medium body, and you can expect even more strength with the Maduro wrapper. From the start, the cigar has a creamy background texture that lends beautifully to all the other flavors. The cigar progresses to provide distinct nuances of milk, coffee, and nuts. The cigar provides an elegant smoking experience, and coupled with the delicious flavors, it has become a favorite for many women as well. The soft sweetness, which is experienced in the beginning, gives way, gently to spicy flavors, which shows the high quality of tobacco used in the cigar. Joya de la Romana 898 especially provides much fuller taste compared to the other formats, and many consider it a medium strong cigar. The hints of coffee flavors blend soothingly with flavors of nuts and milk, which provides an enhanced smooth taste.