Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Serie B Toro

INT · 02-04-2012, 05:13 PM

I took a shot on this budget cigar as part of my initial stocking in my new humidor. This cigar is a spin off of Joya's wildly popular Antano (which I haven't tried). The wrapper is the same as the Antano, a Nicaraguan colorado, while the mixture differs a bit and for this piece contains cuban seed criollo long fillers from the Estelli, Condega and Jalapa valleys.

Pre-light aroma was very cedary. Upon lighting the flavors where heavy cedar and light spice. Down the first third the spice fades leaving cedar and leather. After the half way point the leather comes to the front with some earthy tones and the cedar is starting to fade. By the last portion it's almost all leather and meduim tobacco flavors and the nicotine is starting to kick in. Also, the wrapper on this sucker is a hearty one. Pretty thick, as is the binder. Well constructed.

For being a $2.50 cigar, this thing is very good and quite comples. You normally don't get this type of flavor variance from a bugdet stick. I'd call this a medium-full cigar. Very well done Joya.

Ratters · 02-04-2012, 05:40 PM

Nice review. Love these sticks. Thanks for the reminder to get some more.

02-04-2012, 10:20 PM

Thanks for the review, INT. Just ordered me a bundle due to you!

cobra03 · 02-04-2012, 10:29 PM

Nice review. I tried these a while back and they just didnt do anything for me. Not bad just didnt stand out, but he price point is hard to beat.

02-05-2012, 09:00 PM

Where do I purchase

fencefixer · 02-05-2012, 09:22 PM

The Antano is one of my favorites. Thanks for the review, I'll definitely have to check this one out.

Ratters · 02-06-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cigarsmoker2543

Where do I purchase

CI has them, so does cigar.com, but it's pricier there. JR's used to carry them but don't seem to anymore.

Zeuceone · 02-06-2012, 02:16 AM

havent seen these around. will try them out.

irratebass · 02-06-2012, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ratters

CI has them, so does cigar.com, but it's pricier there. JR's used to carry them but don't seem to anymore.

Nice review and thanks for this info, I also want one now.

Taki · 02-06-2012, 05:52 AM

Great review brother

I have a few of these and they are good smokes

Islayphile · 02-06-2012, 08:15 AM

I love the original Antano and when I tried these I was underwhelmed due to burn issues.

It was probably my own fault not letting them rest long enough though.

Ratters · 02-12-2012, 05:37 PM

The one's I got burned pretty well, but yeah they sat awhile before I smoked them.

And I just picked up another bundle off CI.

Thanks for the reminder.

Islayphile · 02-13-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

The one's I got burned pretty well, but yeah they sat awhile before I smoked them.

And I just picked up another bundle off CI.

Thanks for the reminder.

Yeah, I've always been an impatient bastage

Blak Smyth · 02-13-2012, 08:15 AM

Thanks for the review! You make it sound good, I might have to grab one if I run into one.

02-04-2012, 05:13 PM	#1
INT Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 354 Trading: (0)	Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Serie B Toro I took a shot on this budget cigar as part of my initial stocking in my new humidor. This cigar is a spin off of Joya's wildly popular Antano (which I haven't tried). The wrapper is the same as the Antano, a Nicaraguan colorado, while the mixture differs a bit and for this piece contains cuban seed criollo long fillers from the Estelli, Condega and Jalapa valleys. Pre-light aroma was very cedary. Upon lighting the flavors where heavy cedar and light spice. Down the first third the spice fades leaving cedar and leather. After the half way point the leather comes to the front with some earthy tones and the cedar is starting to fade. By the last portion it's almost all leather and meduim tobacco flavors and the nicotine is starting to kick in. Also, the wrapper on this sucker is a hearty one. Pretty thick, as is the binder. Well constructed. For being a $2.50 cigar, this thing is very good and quite comples. You normally don't get this type of flavor variance from a bugdet stick. I'd call this a medium-full cigar. Very well done Joya. __________________ *Convenerunt Disperdere*

02-04-2012, 05:40 PM	#2
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Serie B Toro Nice review. Love these sticks. Thanks for the reminder to get some more.

02-04-2012, 10:20 PM	#3
Bad Finger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Serie B Toro Thanks for the review, INT. Just ordered me a bundle due to you!

02-04-2012, 10:29 PM	#4
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Serie B Toro Nice review. I tried these a while back and they just didnt do anything for me. Not bad just didnt stand out, but he price point is hard to beat. __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

02-05-2012, 09:00 PM	#5
cigarsmoker2543 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Serie B Toro Where do I purchase

02-05-2012, 09:22 PM	#6
fencefixer Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 544 Trading: (7)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Serie B Toro The Antano is one of my favorites. Thanks for the review, I'll definitely have to check this one out.

02-06-2012, 02:16 AM	#8
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Serie B Toro havent seen these around. will try them out. __________________ It's just *THIS* this easy to help out the troops.

02-06-2012, 05:52 AM	#10
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Serie B Toro Great review brother I have a few of these and they are good smokes __________________

02-06-2012, 08:15 AM	#11
Islayphile Wee Dram Hunter Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: OH Posts: 801 Trading: (1)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Serie B Toro I love the original Antano and when I tried these I was underwhelmed due to burn issues. It was probably my own fault not letting them rest long enough though. __________________ RIP Thurman Lee Munson (June 7, 1947 – August 2, 1979)

02-12-2012, 05:37 PM	#12
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Serie B Toro The one's I got burned pretty well, but yeah they sat awhile before I smoked them. And I just picked up another bundle off CI. Thanks for the reminder.

02-13-2012, 08:15 AM	#14
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Serie B Toro Thanks for the review! You make it sound good, I might have to grab one if I run into one. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS