Onyx Bold Nicaragua is a full-bodied cigar line produced by Altadis U.S.A. in collaboration with Nicaraguan manufacturer A.J. Fernandez. Launched in 2020, it is a bolder counterpart to the milder Onyx Reserve series, which has been made in the Dominican Republic since 2000 .
The cigars are handmade at Tabacalera de García in La Romana, Dominican Republic, by Grupo de Maestros—the same blenders behind brands like Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta. They use a 4-year-aged Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder, and fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic .
Key product details:
- Strength: Full-bodied, recommended for experienced smokers .
- Flavor Profile: Notes of spice, raisin, oak, cocoa, coffee, and leather, with earthy undertones .
- Sizes: Includes Robusto (5"x50), Toro (6"x54), and Magnum (6"x60), packaged in 20-count boxes .
- Pricing: Suggested retail prices range from 9.60 to 10.75 per cigar .
Onyx Bold Nicaragua received a 90-point rating from Halfwheel and is noted for its consistent burn and complex flavor evolution . The cigars are shipped with Boveda humidity control packs to preserve freshness .