Favorite Joya de Nicaragua

[dowjr1]

So back in the day I used to love this brand. However, they kind of went away for a while and I started smoking other brands. When they came out with the Antano it was just too strong for me. Now it looks like they are coming out with more variety in terms of flavors, etc. (I have liked the Dark Corojo) and JD is teaming with them as well. I am a medium to full flavor/strength guy but would love to hear your thoughts on the brand now and what your favorites are.

 

[Pietastervw]

I absolutely love the Antano 1970 consul and gran consul

 

[La Chupacabra]

I like just about everything they make.
The celebration is my favorite.

 

[Le Buzz]

Good question.... I have been interested in trying a JdN for a while but was always put off by their reputation for being nicotine bombs.

 

[ciggy]

I was smokingthe JDN 1970 Church's for my budget smoke but I haven't touched one in over a month. Just lost my taste for them. Going back to the Tat Havana's.

 

[Fourtotheflush]

I absolutely love the Antano 1970 consul and gran consul

Antano 1970 Gran Consul for me.

 

[Dave]

Dark Corojo is one of my favorite $5-6 cigar discoveries in last year or two.

 

[Thunder.Gerbil]

I'm quite fond of some of the JdN offerings.
My favorite is/was the experimental tweaked Antano's with the Connecticut binders that they rolled last November when we were at the factory, but I doubt those will ever be produced again (Jon - my offer to Mario to buy a couple cabs still stands BTW -lol)

For regular production...
The JdNA1970 is always good for a stout cigar.

The new Cabinetta lancero is off the freaking hook. Great solid medium cigar that won't overpower.

Dark Corojo La Niveladora, the profile seems a bit different than the rest of the DC line.

Celebracion is nice for a change once in awhile.

Fuerte Serie B - buy 'em and bury them in the humidor for a year - great $2 cigar.

 

[nodollas]

I bought their Clasico havana seed by the box for years....love 'em. I have had all of them at one time or another.. really like the dark corojo, the antanos, and the celebracion is pretty good too. I'm gonna have to revisit the clasico... especially for the money. $70 for a box of 25 :wink:

 

[NoahBDH]

I like the Gran Consul 1970 Antanos. Great price great flavor.

 

[c1ark]

Only had the Celebracion and it was too much of a nic kick

 

[dowjr1]

Yeah maybe I can go back to the Antano 1970. My tastes are certainly for stronger sticks now.

 

[Herfin' Harg]

I like the Gran Consul 1970 Antanos. Great price great flavor.

Completely agreed. Something about this size just feels right in my hand, too. Like a Shark and a Oliva V Beli had a dark, angry lil' lovechild.

 

[Seasick Sailor]

I go back and forth between love and indifference with the Antano 1970 Consul.

I loved the last one.

 

[jsnake]

So far I have liked everyone I have tried. I like the Antano probably the most.

 

[smokinbodybuilder]

I liked the Dark Corojo a lot...

Just wait for the UZI!!

 

[Fia]

I'm quite fond of some of the JdN offerings.

The new Cabinetta lancero is off the freaking hook. Great solid medium cigar that won't overpower.

Agreed the Cabinetta lanceros are very enjoyable!:smile:

 

[Evonnida]

The Antano Dark Corojo is easily my favorite. Damn good cigar!

 

[Stogiecidal]

Another dark corojo fan here although all the ones I've had are great smokes.

Plus me and tx_tuff are still waiting for the reverse cabinetta to be launched :headroll:

 

[Zedman05]

I am loving the 1970 Antano's, but those Dark Corojo's are fantastic !! I was expecting to be blown away with strength, but the flavors are great and the strength is a lot less than other sticks I have tried.