Friday, October 7, 2011

Review: Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo

Cigar Name: Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo
Wrapper:
Corojo
Binder:
Nicaragua
Filler:
Nicaragua
Size: El Martillo 5.5” x 54
Strength: Full
Body: Full
Price: $3.50 – 9.50 Each
Smoking Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Joya de Nicaragua is known for their well made STRONG cigars.  Recently they have made a lot of news because they are hiring a lot of people from their competitors or bringing them out of retirement.  That can only add to their excellent line of cigars.  I have long enjoyed the regular Antano line and was excited to try the dark.       
  

Appearance: The wrapper was a near black, toothy gem of a leaf.  It seems well made and has a nice looking gold and black band.     9/10

Construction: Seemingly well made with no soft spots and densely packed with tobacco.  There were a couple of spots where the wrapper seems to be unraveling (maybe it is just the pectin coming apart).  All in all, not bad but I am worried about the wrapper.      7/10

Burn:   My concerns were unfounded.  This burned with a great line and it needed no touchups.          9/10

Aroma:  Nice barnyard aroma with a hint of sweetness that smells like hard candy.      8/10

Draw: Draws exceptionally well.       10/10

Flavor: Bold and powerful but not OVER-powerful.  There is a sweetness on the back end that reminds me of sweet tea.  Very unique.  10/10

Availability: You can find these anywhere.  I got mine from Alcorns for about $8.00.  I certainly think this is a smoke worth the price.      10/10

Personal Overall Experience: I don’t know if this will make any top ten lists, but this is a good cigar that sits just right at the end of the day.  I could smoke these every weekend.  Nicely made, good price point and a very unique sweet and spicy flavor.     27/30

Total: 90/100

Matt

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