Joya de Nicaragua Antano Belicoso Review

[andrewsutherland2002]

Joya de Nicaragua Antano Belicoso

Sorry for the lack of pics. had to use a pic from a cigar website. My pics file size were too big for me to attach. Still not the best w/ file attachments.

1st third: This cigar is a powerhouse when first lit. Starts to mellow a tad after a couple of minutes, but still very strong. Spice and pepper are the main flavors I am getting right now. A slight, slight sweetness starts to arise near the end of the initial third.

2nd third: Still strong, with a hint of sweet undertones. I am enjoying this cigar so far. Burn is pretty even, not perfect, but haven’t had to correct it yet. Spiciness returns. Very powerful in this section of the stick. No sweet flavors now. Pure spice, maybe some leather in there too. Still enjoying this cigar. Entering into the end of the second third: my palate is not refined enough to tell what I’m tasting, yet it’s reminiscent of a PAM 64 Principe. Coffee and chocolate (milk chocolate)?

Final third: Still strong, but the spice mellows once again. A lot smoother stick in this final section.

Didn't have the opportunity to nub this stick as the wife called me inside to attend to more *ahem* important matters. *ahem* *ahem* I'd rather be attending to that matter than smoking anyways[IMG]http://www.***********.com/vb/images/smilies/smile.gif[/IMG]
Overall a wonderful stick. Would I buy again: Definitely!!

[Darrell]

These used to kick me in the guts, then I stopped smoking them. Kind of like LFD's. Good review, Andrew.

[madurolover]

Originally Posted by andrewsutherland2002

Didn't have the opportunity to nub this stick as the wife called me inside to attend to more *ahem* important matters. *ahem* *ahem* I'd rather be attending to that matter than smoking anyways[IMG]http://www.***********.com/vb/images/smilies/smile.gif[/IMG]
Overall a wonderful stick. Would I buy again: Definitely!!

Brother, you have to get your priorities straight.

Nice review. I really like these though I have not had one in a while.

[andrewsutherland2002]

Originally Posted by madurolover

Brother, you have to get your priorities straight.

Nice review. I really like these though I have not had one in a while.

Never thought I'd defend pie on this board, but would you rather have pie, or a JdN?
I'm not Bill Clinton, he can do both at once

[hotreds]

Good, strong, smoke!

[Thetpi825]

Great smoke and thanks for the review I just purchased the sampler that was on cigar monster the other day.

[Finfan]

Great review. The JDNA consul was the smoke that really turned me on to cigar smoking. Just smoked one the other night for the 1st time in about a year and remembered why I like em.

[Pat1075]

a great smoke though it's been awhile since I've had one. It was the stick that got me hooked as well.

[scottw]

Nice review! Hope you enjoyed the rest of the day too!

[Ratters]

Originally Posted by Darrell

These used to kick me in the guts, then I stopped smoking them. Kind of like LFD's. Good review, Andrew.

Pansy.


I smoke at least a couple a week of different vitolas. Great smoke.

Nice review.

[dwhitacre]

[SIZE="3"]Nice review!!!

But call me wimpy when it comes to smoking these!!! It must be a Darrell thing because I have trouble with these as well!!![/SIZE]

[gary106334]

Thanks for the review. I love the Antano. Fantastic cigars.

[andrewsutherland2002]

Originally Posted by dwhitacre

[SIZE=3]Nice review!!![/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]But call me wimpy when it comes to smoking these!!! It must be a Darrell thing because I have trouble with these as well!!![/SIZE]

I was the same way until a month or so ago. All of a sudden, I just started liking strong cigars. Maybe it's from all the alcohol I drink.

[texasbadbob]

Thanks for the great review. One of my new favorite smokes.

[mistabman]

how would you guys compare this stick to the LFD DL? My gf likes strong @$$ kicker cigars, but isn't on board too much with overly spicy or peppery cigars. Usually they kinda go hand in hand, but I find the LFD DL to be a nice balance of full body and a smooth taste. For instance, I thought for sure she would like some Pepin blends, but so far she's poo-pooed the blue label and the jj's.