Joya de Nicaragua Antano? Celebracion?

RevSmoke · 01-04-2009, 12:23 PM

So, if you were going to choose one or the other, which gets your vote? Why?

I remember when Joya de Nicaragua came out with a new blend in 1996, it was excellent. I think these two are again new blends. I haven't tried either. Saw some of each the other day when I was in Appleton, love the Consul size.

Which would I like?

Emjaysmash · 01-04-2009, 12:48 PM

One of my absolute favorite Cigars is the JdN Antano. great Body, great flavor. A+ in my book.

bobarian · 01-04-2009, 12:49 PM

Depends on whether you are looking for a Full or a Med/full smoke. Antano is the full. Celebracion is the same blend with a different wrapper.

Ratters · 01-04-2009, 01:56 PM

Antano hands down. Rich hearty flavors, the Celebration is milder and just meh.

Snake Hips · 01-04-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Depends on whether you are looking for a Full or a Med/full smoke. Antano is the full. Celebracion is the same blend with a different wrapper.

I don't think so. Tha Antano Serie C is the same blend with a different wrapper. The Celebracion doesn't taste at all like the Antano, IMO.

bobarian · 01-04-2009, 03:40 PM

Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion

Say hello to Antano’s new brother, Celebracion!

Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion is the latest premium from the makers of Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 – one of the hottest, strongest smokes on the market. Using the same Nicaraguan grown Habana-seed fillers and binders utilized by Antano, the Celebracion sports a super smooth, aged Habana-seed Criollo wrapper leaf. The end result is a complex, flavorful, medium to full-bodied cigar that’s easier on the palate than its older brother. A must try cigar, that’s priced just right.

From the CI catalog.

JohnnyFlake · 01-04-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

Antano hands down. Rich hearty flavors, the Celebration is milder and just meh.

The Antano is a much fuller, tastier smoke!!! If your going to get some, get them soon, as they have been discontinued.

groogs · 01-04-2009, 05:17 PM

I have to agree with Ratters, since he got me hooked on them, the Antano is a far better smoke. I love the Lancero.

Snake Hips · 01-04-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion

Say hello to Antano’s new brother, Celebracion!

Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion is the latest premium from the makers of Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 – one of the hottest, strongest smokes on the market. Using the same Nicaraguan grown Habana-seed fillers and binders utilized by Antano, the Celebracion sports a super smooth, aged Habana-seed Criollo wrapper leaf. The end result is a complex, flavorful, medium to full-bodied cigar that’s easier on the palate than its older brother. A must try cigar, that’s priced just right.

From the CI catalog.

Hmm...learn something new every day...

The Celebracion I had was Connecticut-shade-wrapped. So why the Antano Serie C?

sikk50 · 01-04-2009, 06:14 PM

I've only had the Antano and it was very yummy! As such I have a 5'er of the Celebracions coming in.

RichardW · 01-04-2009, 06:31 PM

I've got a box of each -- sometimes I like the fuller-bodied Ananto, at other times, the medium bodied Celebracion is the right smoke. They are both quality cigars.

Pat1075 · 01-04-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake Hips

Hmm...learn something new every day...

The Celebracion I had was Connecticut-shade-wrapped. So why the Antano Serie C?

My understanding is that the serie C is CT Shade
the Celebracion is criollo like bobarian just pointed out
and in response to the original question go with the antono it's my fave of the line

Snake Hips · 01-04-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat1075

My understanding is that the serie C is CT Shade
the Celebracion is criollo like bobarian just pointed out
and in response to the original question go with the antono it's my fave of the line

Yeah, and I was confused about the Criollo wrapper, because I'll be damned if the ones I've got aren't Connecticut shade...

BlackIrish · 01-04-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardW

I've got a box of each -- sometimes I like the fuller-bodied Ananto, at other times, the medium bodied Celebracion is the right smoke. They are both quality cigars.

I, too, have some of each on hand, and I really like them both. They have similar flavor profiles, but as many have noted, the Antano has more muscle, while the Celebracion is a bit more mellow.

Can't go wrong with either.

01-04-2009, 10:01 PM

I like them both, just depends on my mood I guess.

01-04-2009, 12:23 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,875 Trading: (51)	Joya de Nicaragua Antano? Celebracion? So, if you were going to choose one or the other, which gets your vote? Why? I remember when Joya de Nicaragua came out with a new blend in 1996, it was excellent. I think these two are again new blends. I haven't tried either. Saw some of each the other day when I was in Appleton, love the Consul size. Which would I like? __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

01-04-2009, 12:48 PM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano? Celebracion? One of my absolute favorite Cigars is the JdN Antano. great Body, great flavor. A+ in my book. __________________

01-04-2009, 12:49 PM	#3
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano? Celebracion? Depends on whether you are looking for a Full or a Med/full smoke. Antano is the full. Celebracion is the same blend with a different wrapper.

01-04-2009, 01:56 PM	#4
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano? Celebracion? Antano hands down. Rich hearty flavors, the Celebration is milder and just meh.

01-04-2009, 03:40 PM	#6
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano? Celebracion? Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion Say hello to Antano’s new brother, Celebracion! Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion is the latest premium from the makers of Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 – one of the hottest, strongest smokes on the market. Using the same Nicaraguan grown Habana-seed fillers and binders utilized by Antano, the Celebracion sports a super smooth, aged Habana-seed Criollo wrapper leaf. The end result is a complex, flavorful, medium to full-bodied cigar that’s easier on the palate than its older brother. A must try cigar, that’s priced just right. From the CI catalog.

01-04-2009, 05:17 PM	#8
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano? Celebracion? I have to agree with Ratters, since he got me hooked on them, the Antano is a far better smoke. I love the Lancero.

01-04-2009, 06:14 PM	#10
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano? Celebracion? I've only had the Antano and it was very yummy! As such I have a 5'er of the Celebracions coming in. __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

01-04-2009, 06:31 PM	#11
RichardW Committed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 993 Trading: (10)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano? Celebracion? I've got a box of each -- sometimes I like the fuller-bodied Ananto, at other times, the medium bodied Celebracion is the right smoke. They are both quality cigars. __________________ "Those are my principles, and if you don't like them ... well, I have others", Groucho Marx

01-04-2009, 10:01 PM	#15
MithShrike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano? Celebracion? I like them both, just depends on my mood I guess.