Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 robusto Review

[Rocketman248-cr]

My first review. I'm not very good at picking out individual flavors, but i'll take a stab at it.

Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: You guessed it, Nicaraguan

Construction: Toothy, dark, oily. Very inviting. Nice and firm.

Prelight: Very spicy. A little cedary.

Burn: Started off a little uneven. I attribute that to my lack of experience. It evened itself out quickly.

Draw: Easy with a touch of tightness. Very smooth.

Smoking notes: Very spicy for the first quarter inch or so. After an inch it was very smooth.

Overall impression: Not for the faint hearted (read: myself). After the first bit of spiciness, which I enjoyed, it smoothed out. Very rich and smoky. I really wasn't prepared for this one. Someone with an experienced palate would really enjoy this one.
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[stanthetaxman]

Excellent Rocky! I really enjoy these, as I really enjoy a full-bodied bomber like this one and the La Flor Dominicana Double Lig. So sorry you picked that as your first one! That's the one you want to work up too. I think it's important that you try all the milds and mediums and let your palate develope naturally, not forcing it. Enjoy the ride..........

[Rocketman248-cr]

Yeah, I guess I should have read a few more reviews on this one. I just did a quick search and came up with a few suprises. One place said it's a stick of dynamite waiting to blow up in your face. I also didn't realize it was full of ligero.

[stanthetaxman]

"Ligero is your friend" my young Rocky.............

[Iceman]

One place said it's a stick of dynamite waiting to blow up in your face.

Very funny description...

Nice review too. Live and learn with cigars. I keep a "scorecard" when I try a new cigar. Make a few comments about what you like and dont like about it. I glue the band to it as well. Some of the ones I had not liked 2 years ago are ones I like now. I guess that comes with cigar experience.

[Tater]

I have one of these resting in the humi and I may have to give it a try tomorrow. What's a good drink recommendation to compliment it?

I've found that scotch really isn't my kind of drink so any beer or other drinks come to mind?

[HRPuffinStuff-cr]

Originally Posted by Tater

I've found that scotch really isn't my kind of drink so any beer or other drinks come to mind?

I really like Northcoast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout with a strong cigar. Any Russian Imperial Stout will do in a pinch I guess, but I like the gentle coffee bitterness of Old Rasputin.

And it's only like $6.99 / four-pack, locally.

[JAX]

These are amoung my "go to" smokes.....

Believe most ales or stouts would work well with this powerhouse

[Tater]

I couldn't find the stout you recommended HOUR, but went with a local one instead. Its brewed in Fort Collins and its called "Chocolate Stout". Hope it works out.

[JAX]

Originally Posted by Tater

I couldn't find the stout you recommended HOUR, but went with a local one instead. Its brewed in Fort Collins and its called "Chocolate Stout". Hope it works out.

How did this work out for ya?

[Tater]

This brew went great with the JdN. Honestly one of the best beers that I've had in a while. Maybe I have just gotten too used to my normal beer selection that I got bored with them. This was a nice pick me up beer. Cigar was fantastic too. Still think that RP Fusion you bombed me with has been my fav overall. That's a great stick.

[Tater]

Not the best pic but this is the brew

[CRider]

Originally Posted by Tater

Not the best pic but this is the brew

I've had that brew! Not bad at all and would go great with a smoke! I'm a stout fan myself... chocolate stouts, oatmeal stouts, regular stouts...they all go good with a cigar IMO.

[Tater]

I agree. I prefer the oatmeal over the rest but this one was great. I have to admit that CO does brew some really good beer.

[CRider]

CO does make some good brews. We've got some pretty decent micro-breweries here in PA now too.