Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion Review

[Nely]

Originally Posted by icehog3

I just came down from an hour long buzz from smoking my first Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion. I came in to post and see what others had said about the cigar...Nely, I felt so much better after reading your post! I loved the flavor and smoke, but what a buzz....I actually sat around like I was half drunk for the hour after I finished. Definitely felt like a Nancy-pants, I will reserve this cigar for when I don't need to drive for about an hour.

LOL. Now you know what i'm talking about!

[smokemifyagotem]

JDN's are my fav cigars...period!

there, Ive finally admitted it to myself.....

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by icehog3

I just came down from an hour long buzz from smoking my first Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion. I came in to post and see what others had said about the cigar...Nely, I felt so much better after reading your post! I loved the flavor and smoke, but what a buzz....I actually sat around like I was half drunk for the hour after I finished. Definitely felt like a Nancy-pants, I will reserve this cigar for when I don't need to drive for about an hour.

Glad I searched for the reviews on this cigar. Started to think I was the only Nancy-pants in the jungle as well. The Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion packs some serious nicotine.

First few puffs were a little bit harsh and peppery. After that, smooth sailing towards buzz city. This cigar is characterized by a smooth full tobacco taste and aroma. No bite to it at all. A joy to smoke with nice easy draws laden with thick smoke.

Had a cup of Earl Gray with it, but now I think I need something sweet.

[thebiglebowski]

to the original poster - why did you keep putting sugar in your mouth?

i like the JDN Celebarcion Churchills...

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by thebiglebowski

to the original poster - why did you keep putting sugar in your mouth?

i like the JDN Celebarcion Churchills...

Sugar can help cure the buzz.

Only cigars I've had since that have come close to rocking me like this were a La Flor Double Ligero and a fresh ERdM Taino.

[thebiglebowski]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Sugar can help cure the buzz.

Only cigars I've had since that have come close to rocking me like this were a La Flor Double Ligero and a fresh ERdM Taino.

that's disgusting. the sugar, that is.

the LFD chisel rocks... try a partagas presidente, as well.

[Bob]

Originally Posted by DsrtDog

Tis is one of my favorite sticks...It is a bit more sophisticated IMHO than the Antano. Great after a big Italian Dinner. I smoked my with a Quad Shot White Mocha...LOVED IT!

Actually, love this cigar a fav....Like mine with Double Chocolate Chip Mocha, 4 shots of expresso, drizzle of chocolate and carmel!!!

Bob

[tazziedevil]

I have a Love-Hate relationship with most Joya De Nicaraguas's. They always look soooo good and oily...and I know they will kick my ass and give me a tummy ache...but I can't help but smoke them!

[WetExit]

I love the celebracion! I did like the Antanos that I've tried but, it seems to me that the power overwhelms the taste a bit.....I got more flavor from the celebs is what I'm trying to say. For me, a Consul in either line is a very satisfying smoke without the time commitment. I'm growing to love these!

[12stones]

Okay, so I've had my second JdN Celebracion tonight and gotta say that I find it's on okay smoke. Definitely a powerhouse; I gotta concede that. The taste was heavy spice on a background of leather (didn't get coffee bean out of it or much else for that matter) and was consistent throughout with no change. The appearance was delicious: oily, slick. The burn was okay; I had to touch it up a few times and it took a while to light well. A slightly tight draw and not too much smoke. The last 1 1/2 inches was bitter, though, no matter how much I purged it. I'll come back to this again and see how it stacks up as I go.

I experienced no buzz with this though. Go figure.

[yayson]

I find the celebracion's much more mild that the antanos (maybe the vitolas I've had? robusto celebracion vs a corona antano) but I love both!

Originally Posted by icehog3

Only cigars I've had since that have come close to rocking me like this were a La Flor Double Ligero and a fresh ERdM Taino.

This was actually recommended to me by okierock here after he heard I liked the JDNs, I'm on the lookout for them!

[kkc]

Originally Posted by tazziedevil

I have a Love-Hate relationship with most Joya De Nicaraguas's. They always look soooo good and oily...and I know they will kick my ass and give me a tummy ache...but I can't help but smoke them!

I ordered a bundle of the Antano's after smoking just one. It kicked my ass too, but sometimes I love a good ass kicking!

[DrStankus]

I believe that the Celebracion is the same blend (or at least nearly so) as the Antano, but with a different wrapper that lightens it up a bit.

Not sure where I got that info...could have been a JdN hallucination.

[jcruz1027]

Agree with DrStankus...I like the Celebracion a lot more than the Antaño. The Antaño are just too overwhelming for whereas the Celebracion lightens up enough not to be overwhelming but still deliver an enjoyable and flavorful experience.

[singlguy9]

Glad to see this thread still going........I'm still a big fan of the JdN line. After revisiting the Celebracion several times, I keep going back to the Antanos. I smoke the belis on a regualr basis. They are very consistent cigar to cigar and I got used to the power; I love em'. I believe they are a lot stronger than the Celebracion (at least the ones I've had) and I like the construction of the Antanos better as well. I still like the Celebracions........but I like the Antanos better.