Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo Review

Lexxxus · 07-13-2010, 05:17 PM

Got a few of these from Atlantic in different sizes and tried my first today in the Robusto size.

Gorgeous to look at, a really classy stick with very nice construction. The color is very alluring like a fine African hardwood.

I pulled it from a 68 / 67% humidor and in retrospect should have dry-boxed it for a day or two. Draw was a tad tight and the cigar soon yielded almost too easily to pressure.

An odd thing I noticed prior to lighting was a couple of tiny "sticks" that were visible in the clipped end. My Palio actually struggled to cut it (a first) A little larger than broom straw they seemed a tad out of place in an otherwise beautifully rolled cigar.

This stick is a reminded me a lot of a Cohiba Madura 5 with strong flavor made up of leather and earthy grass. A few puffs in I could taste strong molasses and even ripe figs.

The cigar was never harsh, but packs a solid punch. Not for the smoker who likes a mild cigar.

The burn was good to about 1/3 with an ash that refused to simply drop off. Perhaps the aforementioned "sticks" kept it so solid? Burn got a little bizarre at the mid point and it showed signs of a convex "coning" no doubt brought about by the exterior carrying more humidity that it should have to make it optimal.

A single re-light got it burning smooth again and it remained that way to the 1.5 inch mark where I committed to the earth. A small irritation was the clipped end began to unroll despite being cut only halfway thru the cap. No biggie, slid the label down and keep it from unravelling

On a side note, A Maduro 5 will have you smoking it until your fingers burn

It continued to deliver increased flavor and intensity yet was never bitter. You could also really taste the nicotine as it shortened.

Not sure exactly what they cost but I think around 7-$8.

I rate this cigar about an 88 but I honestly think it could easily score a 90 if I had given it the benefit of a little drying. (something I'll do when I light up the belicosa I am sitting on)

Next up; A good old Oliva Serie "O" Churchill with a year and half on it.

Smoke in Peace Brothers!

07-13-2010, 05:25 PM

Thanks for the review--I'm a big fan of the JDN Anton consul's. I'll give these a try.

G G · 07-13-2010, 05:38 PM

I had one of these a week or so ago, compliments of Steve. I have to say it was a great stick.

Thanks for the review.

mukky · 07-13-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

I had one of these a week or so ago, compliments of Steve. I have to say it was a great stick.

Thanks for the review.

Solid review. Been lookin to try these, but havent found a place that carries much JdN locally. I'll have to check the online stores. Thanks again for the review

Lexxxus · 07-13-2010, 11:04 PM

Don't be scared to dry-box it for a day or even two... This thing is packed with tobacco and stays almost too moist at anything over 65%. My next one will get 2 whole days in a plain cedar box that sits at about 40% Heavy on the nicotine... eat a banana first (especially if enjoying with liquor)

bobarian · 07-13-2010, 11:35 PM

I like these quite a bit, they dont seem as strong as the Antano but definitely med/full to full.

Skywalker · 07-13-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

I like these quite a bit, they dont seem as strong as the Antano but definitely med/full to full.

I had one a few weeks ago... I could handle it!!!

bobarian · 07-13-2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

I had one a few weeks ago... I could handle it!!!

Yeah, they're no Arganese!

MedicCook · 07-13-2010, 11:51 PM

I have had a handful of these and enjoy them.

kelmac07 · 07-14-2010, 07:47 AM

Nice review Wayne...these are very enjoyable!!

07-14-2010, 08:03 AM

Nice review. This is a very good cigar IMO. Kind of strong but not overly.
Good pricepoint as well.

maninblack · 07-14-2010, 10:38 AM

These look great but haven't had the chance to try one. I love the Antano line so these should be right up my alley. Need to find some to try.

JohnE1000 · 07-16-2010, 01:00 PM

I had one, and it was good

issues · 07-16-2010, 01:03 PM

Great review!

I'm also a big fan of this stick.

07-13-2010, 05:17 PM	#1
Lexxxus I break for Cubans Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Wayne Location: Winnipeg CANADA Posts: 130 Trading: (2)	Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo Review Got a few of these from Atlantic in different sizes and tried my first today in the Robusto size. Gorgeous to look at, a really classy stick with very nice construction. The color is very alluring like a fine African hardwood. I pulled it from a 68 / 67% humidor and in retrospect should have dry-boxed it for a day or two. Draw was a tad tight and the cigar soon yielded almost too easily to pressure. An odd thing I noticed prior to lighting was a couple of tiny "sticks" that were visible in the clipped end. My Palio actually struggled to cut it (a first) A little larger than broom straw they seemed a tad out of place in an otherwise beautifully rolled cigar. This stick is a reminded me a lot of a Cohiba Madura 5 with strong flavor made up of leather and earthy grass. A few puffs in I could taste strong molasses and even ripe figs. The cigar was never harsh, but packs a solid punch. Not for the smoker who likes a mild cigar. The burn was good to about 1/3 with an ash that refused to simply drop off. Perhaps the aforementioned "sticks" kept it so solid? Burn got a little bizarre at the mid point and it showed signs of a convex "coning" no doubt brought about by the exterior carrying more humidity that it should have to make it optimal. A single re-light got it burning smooth again and it remained that way to the 1.5 inch mark where I committed to the earth. A small irritation was the clipped end began to unroll despite being cut only halfway thru the cap. No biggie, slid the label down and keep it from unravelling On a side note, A Maduro 5 will have you smoking it until your fingers burn It continued to deliver increased flavor and intensity yet was never bitter. You could also really taste the nicotine as it shortened. Not sure exactly what they cost but I think around 7-$8. I rate this cigar about an 88 but I honestly think it could easily score a 90 if I had given it the benefit of a little drying. (something I'll do when I light up the belicosa I am sitting on) Next up; A good old Oliva Serie "O" Churchill with a year and half on it. Smoke in Peace Brothers! __________________ Lx I invented the cordless extension cord. Last edited by Lexxxus; 07-13-2010 at 05:31 PM.

07-13-2010, 05:25 PM	#2
Jack1000 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo Review Thanks for the review--I'm a big fan of the JDN Anton consul's. I'll give these a try.

07-13-2010, 05:38 PM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo Review I had one of these a week or so ago, compliments of Steve. I have to say it was a great stick. Thanks for the review.

07-13-2010, 11:04 PM	#5
Lexxxus I break for Cubans Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Wayne Location: Winnipeg CANADA Posts: 130 Trading: (2)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo Review Don't be scared to dry-box it for a day or even two... This thing is packed with tobacco and stays almost too moist at anything over 65%. My next one will get 2 whole days in a plain cedar box that sits at about 40% Heavy on the nicotine... eat a banana first (especially if enjoying with liquor) __________________ Lx I invented the cordless extension cord.

07-13-2010, 11:35 PM	#6
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo Review I like these quite a bit, they dont seem as strong as the Antano but definitely med/full to full.

07-13-2010, 11:51 PM	#9
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo Review I have had a handful of these and enjoy them. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

07-14-2010, 07:47 AM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo Review Nice review Wayne...these are very enjoyable!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-14-2010, 08:03 AM	#11
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo Review Nice review. This is a very good cigar IMO. Kind of strong but not overly. Good pricepoint as well.

07-14-2010, 10:38 AM	#12
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo Review These look great but haven't had the chance to try one. I love the Antano line so these should be right up my alley. Need to find some to try. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

07-16-2010, 01:00 PM	#13
JohnE1000 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 393 Trading: (39)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo Review I had one, and it was good

07-16-2010, 01:03 PM	#14
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo Review Great review! I'm also a big fan of this stick. __________________