Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte

stitch · 10-29-2009, 08:17 PM

Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte
Corona Gorda 5x 46
Down time: 1 month
Price Reg, 49.99 / 20 ( on sale @ CI for 39.95 )

I don’t usually write reviews but since some questions have been asked about this one, And I’m always looking for a decent budget smoke I figured I’d try.
The smoke is just a tad to the right of Medium, Dark wrapper ( supposedly the same as the Antano line )
Complexity .. None
Spice … None
A tad on the harsh side, A decent full tobacco flavor
Not a Bad smoke, Not a good smoke … A smoke with a potent tobacco taste.
Nuthin more, Nuthin less.
A JDN Antano it most certainly is NOT.
Dollar for Dollar I’ll stick with the JR Alt. EL for a cheap potent smoke.
Would I pay full price of $49.95 for a bundle of these JDNF’s ??? Nope …Not even Me.
And as ya’all know …. I’ll smoke a tree branch if it tastes good

No pic's cause I still cant find my camera...

Ratters · 10-29-2009, 10:37 PM

Hmmm, having one right now and I really like these things. Sure, it's not as good as the Antano, which is one of my regular smokes, but for the money I find these a treat.

bobarian · 10-30-2009, 12:12 AM

Smoked one last night. Enjoyable smoke that will mellow with a few months age. Doesnt have the kick of the Antano, but a good value stick.

roughrider · 10-30-2009, 01:51 AM

It's a nice smoke. I agree, it doesn't have the kick of the Antano.

Starscream · 10-30-2009, 06:18 AM

Thanks for the review. I've wondered about these.

bigheadmark · 10-30-2009, 10:55 AM

Thanks for the review! I noticed CI has been trying to sell these

The Poet · 10-30-2009, 02:32 PM

Thanks for the review there, pardner. I was one of those curious about these, although they really do not interest me. As with you, I have others I know I like - why try other "bargains" that may not be that at all.

stitch · 10-30-2009, 05:53 PM

At $39. a bundle these are ok ... I just don't think they are worth $49.
I'll stick with the JR Alt EL at $35. a bundle.

10-29-2009, 08:17 PM	#1
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Corona Gorda 5x 46 Down time: 1 month Price Reg, 49.99 / 20 ( on sale @ CI for 39.95 ) I don’t usually write reviews but since some questions have been asked about this one, And I’m always looking for a decent budget smoke I figured I’d try. The smoke is just a tad to the right of Medium, Dark wrapper ( supposedly the same as the Antano line ) Complexity .. None Spice … None A tad on the harsh side, A decent full tobacco flavor Not a Bad smoke, Not a good smoke … A smoke with a potent tobacco taste. Nuthin more, Nuthin less. A JDN Antano it most certainly is NOT. Dollar for Dollar I’ll stick with the JR Alt. EL for a cheap potent smoke. Would I pay full price of $49.95 for a bundle of these JDNF’s ??? Nope …Not even Me. And as ya’all know …. I’ll smoke a tree branch if it tastes good No pic's cause I still cant find my camera... __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do. Last edited by stitch; 10-29-2009 at 08:30 PM.

10-29-2009, 10:37 PM	#2
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Hmmm, having one right now and I really like these things. Sure, it's not as good as the Antano, which is one of my regular smokes, but for the money I find these a treat.

10-30-2009, 12:12 AM	#3
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Smoked one last night. Enjoyable smoke that will mellow with a few months age. Doesnt have the kick of the Antano, but a good value stick.

10-30-2009, 01:51 AM	#4
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte It's a nice smoke. I agree, it doesn't have the kick of the Antano.

10-30-2009, 06:18 AM	#5
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Thanks for the review. I've wondered about these. __________________ Insert quote here.

10-30-2009, 10:55 AM	#6
bigheadmark Uncle Jun, how was Boca? Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: MARK Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan USA Posts: 260 Trading: (1)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Thanks for the review! I noticed CI has been trying to sell these

10-30-2009, 02:32 PM	#7
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Thanks for the review there, pardner. I was one of those curious about these, although they really do not interest me. As with you, I have others I know I like - why try other "bargains" that may not be that at all.

10-30-2009, 05:53 PM	#8
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte At $39. a bundle these are ok ... I just don't think they are worth $49. I'll stick with the JR Alt EL at $35. a bundle. __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.