Today, we review the Joya Cabinetta in the Lancero size. The Cabinetta is a cigar from Joya de Nicaragua that features two wrappers, segmented on the upper and lower portions of the cigar. The lower segment features an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. The segment by the cap features a Nicaraguan Criollo. This is a cigar that traces back to 2010 when it was released as the Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Serie. In 2016, Joya de Nicaragua rebranded it as the Joya Cabinetta and moved it under its Joya brand. At the time of the rebrand, a lancero size known as the No. 13 was available. However, this size was not included in the rebrand. However, in 2024, Joya de Nicaragua opted to do a limited run of the lancero size, known simply as the Joya Cabinetta Lancero.

Joya Cabinetta Lancero – Agile Cigar Review

SPECIFICATIONS

In addition to the segmented Ecuadorian Connecticut and Nicaraguan Criollo wrappers, the remainder of the blend consists of all Nicaraguan tobaccos. The 7 x 38 lanceros were packaged in special 20-count upright boxes. A total of 1,000 boxes were produced.

• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut/Nicaraguan Criollo
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, S.A
• Lancero: 7 x 38

PERFORMANCE

The Joya Cabinetta Lancero opened up with notes of coffee, cream, cedar, and orange rind. The coffee, cream, and cedar became the primary notes on the tongue while the cedar was prominent on the retro-hale. During the first third, the orange rind and cream notes took over as the primary notes, and by the end of the first third, the orange rind had become the primary note. Toward the end of the first third, some classic wood notes entered the background, complementing the coffee, cedar, and cream.

The wood notes joined the orange rind by the midway point, complemented by the coffee, cedar, and, to a lesser extent, the secondary notes. As the cigar reached the Criollo wrapper, the cedar notes intensified and took over as the primary aroma. The wood, orange rind, and coffee notes rounded out the flavor profile. The Joya Cabinetta Lancero finished with a soft, cool nub.

The flavors delivered were medium-bodied, countered by medium strength. In terms of strength versus body, the body had a slight edge throughout the smoking experience. The burn maintained a straight burn line and path from start to finish, requiring minimal touch-ups. The draw had a touch of resistance, which is something that I like.

OVERALL ASSESSMENT

REFERENCES

Previous Assessment: Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Serie
News: Joya Cabinetta Lancero to Return for Limited Run
Price: $9.99
Source: Joya de Nicaragua
Brand Reference: Joya de Nicaragua