JDN Antano Machito Review

[smokemifyagotem]

Its been a while since I wrote a review so I figured I'd write one real quick. I honestly can't even begin to guess how many Antanos I've smoked since they were released in 2002 - probably thousands, and next to the churchill the little Machito is my favorite - a very close 2nd actually. Only prob w/ the churchills is the time constraints now that I have a little girl (grow quickly girl, grow quickly... )

The one I smoked tonight was from a box I bought about a yr ago and WOW have they gotten good. Starts out VERY spicy - almost impossible to exhale out the nose, but i still did (Im a sucker for pain). After a few minutes it calms a bit into a nice full bodied beauty. If i've said it once I've said it a thousand times - these are some of the best smokes out there if you love em STRONG. Just a small step below a good vsg or Opus IMO, and the price cannot be beat. Flavors of wet leather, ginger, earth, coffee dominate. A lot of good flavors for such a little guy - 4 5/8, 42RG I think.

If you like fuller cigars and you haven't tried an Antano yet do yourself a BIG favor and get one. Only warning is they REALLY need to sit for a few weeks after cracking the box. Otherwise all the good flavors aren't there yet.

[glovepuppy]

I agree with you 100%. Superb line of cigars for those that like them strong. I like the Beli's best. The Machitos are also very good if you don't have the time for the bigger vitolas. I need to get some of the Lanceros to check them out. I'm betting they are sublime

Originally Posted by smokemifyagotem

(grow quickly girl, grow quickly... )

They grow fast enough. Enjoy them while they are young and listen to you.

[olotti]

I love these little guys. The beli started as my main smoke out of this line but the machitos have overtaken them and just about everything else I smoke. I get some nice strength and flavor out of these little guys and if you buy them by the box they average out to like 1.50 a smoke which is just insane for something this good. Anytime I want something relatively close to a havana pc I'll reach for one of these and am completely satisfied.

[thebiglebowski]

i love JDNs - almost all shapes and kinds! what a great bang for the buck.

[LastClick]

Great cigar and you are right, the need a little rest to bring out there full potential.

[MrGudgeon]

I've got an Antano Gran Consul (4.74 x 60) as a result of a trade with 68trishield nestled away in my humi. I have to admit I am a little bit intimidated by it....but I am sure I will muster up the courage soon enough!

[newcigarz]

Nice review, Thanks!