JdN Antano Consul

BlackIrish · 02-03-2009, 03:29 PM

The cigar: Joya de Nicaragua 1970 Antano Consul

Nutritional information:
Vitola: 4.5 x 52
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua

Humidor time: 8 mos

The marketing:
From CI: In the 1970s, this brand was considered the finest not only in Nicaragua, but in the entire world. It was actually created in Nicaragua’s first cigar factory founded in 1964, smoked by US Presidents and renowned for its rich and full flavor. But decades of war and Communist rule in Nicaragua destroyed the brand and decimated the factory - and most of the rest of the country for that matter. Well, the country has been on the rise again, and fittingly, so is the brand. This new Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 was created to celebrate the rich heritage and worldwide renown it enjoyed in 1970, and marks a return to those glorious days. It’s well on the way, earning a terrific 91 rating (Cigar Insider). A very, very full-bodied, robust "muscle cigar." This beauty is simply delicious.

Great news! The Antaño 1970 has been named one of Cigar Aficionado’s Top 50 Cigars. The magazine noted, "Dark and rich in appearance, with lovely texture to the wrapper. It has a superb draw. The smoke is strong and intense, very cedary and spicy on the palate. A complex smoke with medium to full body."

Prelight: I love the look of this cigar. The leathery Criollo wrapper is dark and a bit thick and veiny, but the color is beautiful, with rusty shades of red and orange. It's very solid in the hand, uniformly bunched, a sturdy little smoke.

Burn: Fantastic. It takes a decent bit of toasting to get a good light with that thick wrapper, but once it's lit, it's lit for good, and it burns beautifully -- razor straight to the nub, with strong medium gray ash. It burns relatively slowly: this fairly small cigar lasted over an hour.

Flavor: It's a strong cigar, but it's not strong in the sense that you get a blast of pepper spray. There's a lot of flavor and raw power in the smoke, but it's smooth and balanced. The smoke is thick, coating the palate, and leaving a long finish. There are notes of wood, and red pepper spice, and a tartness that sometimes seems fruity, like a sour cherry. The flavors are active and shifting, sometimes showing cedar, sometimes hinting at a creamy vanilla, sometimes like a hot paprika. In the second third I thought I caught a hint of licorice, and in the home stretch it turned creamier.

I've always been a fan of JdNs, so I'm a bit biased, but I really like this cigar. It lets me check off all the boxes on my list of what a great cigar should be: well-constructed, full-flavored, complex and interesting, good value for the money. It's not subtle by any means, and I have to be in the right state of mind, but when I want power and flavor, this is what I reach for. And when I want something with a similar flavor profile but a little bit tamer, there's the JdN Celebracion. Is this country great or what?

02-03-2009, 03:36 PM

I love this cigar too! I have a box and I wonder how they'll taste after a few years of age on them (if they make it that long

). I've tasted the tartness as well. Nice review!

BarneyBandMan · 02-03-2009, 03:38 PM

Nice review. One of my fav NCs

MedicCook · 02-03-2009, 03:39 PM

Thanks for the good reivew.

G G · 02-03-2009, 06:22 PM

Smoked a few and still got a few in the humi, I have loved them since the first one.

roughrider · 02-03-2009, 06:24 PM

I love the Beli, Churchill, and Lancero.

NickyTeen · 02-03-2009, 06:45 PM

Nice review! Like these also. The consul is my favorite size. Thanks for the review.

karmaz00 · 02-03-2009, 06:54 PM

nice review

Ratters · 02-03-2009, 07:22 PM

One of my favorites.

In fact, just got a box of consuls and a box of machitos in the mail just yesterday. And for those in the market, atlanticcigar and cigarplace.biz are having REAL good deals on them right now. My box of consuls was only a little over $50 and the machitos $107 for a box of 50.

02-03-2009, 07:27 PM

This use to be my "go to" cigar years ago,,,I need to get another box now that I see this post.

blugill · 02-03-2009, 08:35 PM

Wonderful smoke! Strong and smooth, a great combination!

Mugen910 · 02-03-2009, 08:53 PM

thanks for sharing Eddie..

02-03-2009, 09:23 PM

How does this rate in strength vs. the LFD (I guess the chisel specifically)? It's been awhile since I've tried one of these....I had a chisel recently and had to put it down.

Ratters · 02-04-2009, 09:49 AM

It's a short smoke but for like size its as strong as the LFD.

If you really want strength though, go for Lito Gomez's self named smokes. I smoke a lot of strong cigars but a Lito always seems to make me woozy.

Skywalker · 02-04-2009, 10:06 AM

Very nice review!!!

However, I am afraid of these!!! I'm a wimp!!!

MarkinAZ · 02-05-2009, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackIrish

The cigar: Joya de Nicaragua 1970 Antano Consul Is this country great or what?

Where's the pictures Eddie?

Nice review and a great cigar. You hit the prelight and flavor right on the head. I love the way this stick looks and smells prior to setting fire to it. You mentioned a hint of licorice which I think (and don't hold me to it) is the sweet tobacco smell and taste. I've been used to smoking the Robusto Grande size but really don't have all day to enjoy that one anymore. That's where the Consul now comes into play. Its just the right size for me

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

Very nice review!!!

However, I am afraid of these!!! I'm a wimp!!!

Hey Darrell, if you have anymore Consuls in your humi thats giving you nightmares, you got my addy whimpy

Ratters · 02-05-2009, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Where's the pictures Eddie?

Nice review and a great cigar. You hit the prelight and flavor right on the head. I love the way this stick looks and smells prior to setting fire to it. You mentioned a hint of licorice which I think (and don't hold me to it) is the sweet tobacco smell and taste. I've been used to smoking the Robusto Grande size but really don't have all day to enjoy that one anymore. That's where the Consul now comes into play. Its just the right size for me

Hey Darrell, if you have anymore Consuls in your humi thats giving you nightmares, you got my addy whimpy

Hey, those would be coming my way.

Have you tried the Machito size? I think that one is quickly becoming my favorite. Perfect hour to hour fifteen smoke time. I have some of the Robusto Grande, Churchill, and Lanceros left, but many of them seem to have draw issues I never seem to get in the smaller sizes.

MarkinAZ · 02-05-2009, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ratters

Hey, those would be coming my way.

No way Jose

No, haven't smoked the Machito, but hear its a little firecracker though...

Skywalker · 02-05-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Hey Darrell, if you have anymore Consuls in your humi thats giving you nightmares, you got my addy whimpy

Sorry Mark!!! All I have left is the Machito from Ratters!!! I'm saving that for a special occation where I eat too much and feel sleepy!!!

Ratters · 02-05-2009, 02:53 AM

They come in a box of 50, same flavor as the consul, just the perfect size for the strength. I highly reccommend them, especially since they are only a little over $2 a stick by the box.

02-03-2009, 03:29 PM	#1
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	JdN Antano Consul The cigar: Joya de Nicaragua 1970 Antano Consul Nutritional information: Vitola: 4.5 x 52 Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Humidor time: 8 mos The marketing: From CI: In the 1970s, this brand was considered the finest not only in Nicaragua, but in the entire world. It was actually created in Nicaragua’s first cigar factory founded in 1964, smoked by US Presidents and renowned for its rich and full flavor. But decades of war and Communist rule in Nicaragua destroyed the brand and decimated the factory - and most of the rest of the country for that matter. Well, the country has been on the rise again, and fittingly, so is the brand. This new Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 was created to celebrate the rich heritage and worldwide renown it enjoyed in 1970, and marks a return to those glorious days. It’s well on the way, earning a terrific 91 rating (Cigar Insider). A very, very full-bodied, robust "muscle cigar." This beauty is simply delicious. Great news! The Antaño 1970 has been named one of Cigar Aficionado’s Top 50 Cigars. The magazine noted, "Dark and rich in appearance, with lovely texture to the wrapper. It has a superb draw. The smoke is strong and intense, very cedary and spicy on the palate. A complex smoke with medium to full body." Prelight: I love the look of this cigar. The leathery Criollo wrapper is dark and a bit thick and veiny, but the color is beautiful, with rusty shades of red and orange. It's very solid in the hand, uniformly bunched, a sturdy little smoke. Burn: Fantastic. It takes a decent bit of toasting to get a good light with that thick wrapper, but once it's lit, it's lit for good, and it burns beautifully -- razor straight to the nub, with strong medium gray ash. It burns relatively slowly: this fairly small cigar lasted over an hour. Flavor: It's a strong cigar, but it's not strong in the sense that you get a blast of pepper spray. There's a lot of flavor and raw power in the smoke, but it's smooth and balanced. The smoke is thick, coating the palate, and leaving a long finish. There are notes of wood, and red pepper spice, and a tartness that sometimes seems fruity, like a sour cherry. The flavors are active and shifting, sometimes showing cedar, sometimes hinting at a creamy vanilla, sometimes like a hot paprika. In the second third I thought I caught a hint of licorice, and in the home stretch it turned creamier. I've always been a fan of JdNs, so I'm a bit biased, but I really like this cigar. It lets me check off all the boxes on my list of what a great cigar should be: well-constructed, full-flavored, complex and interesting, good value for the money. It's not subtle by any means, and I have to be in the right state of mind, but when I want power and flavor, this is what I reach for. And when I want something with a similar flavor profile but a little bit tamer, there's the JdN Celebracion. Is this country great or what? __________________

02-03-2009, 03:36 PM	#2
Beer Doctor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: JdN Antano Consul I love this cigar too! I have a box and I wonder how they'll taste after a few years of age on them (if they make it that long). I've tasted the tartness as well. Nice review!

02-03-2009, 03:38 PM	#3
BarneyBandMan Owner - Club Deck Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Deck Posts: 126 Trading: (1)	Re: JdN Antano Consul Nice review. One of my fav NCs __________________ "The only true currency in this bankrupt world... is what you share with someone else when you're uncool."

02-03-2009, 03:39 PM	#4
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: JdN Antano Consul Thanks for the good reivew.

02-03-2009, 06:22 PM	#5
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: JdN Antano Consul Smoked a few and still got a few in the humi, I have loved them since the first one.

02-03-2009, 06:24 PM	#6
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: JdN Antano Consul I love the Beli, Churchill, and Lancero.

02-03-2009, 06:45 PM	#7
NickyTeen My barn door is open Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kriss Location: The Barn Posts: 561 Trading: (12)	Re: JdN Antano Consul Nice review! Like these also. The consul is my favorite size. Thanks for the review.

02-03-2009, 06:54 PM	#8
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: JdN Antano Consul nice review __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

02-03-2009, 07:22 PM	#9
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: JdN Antano Consul One of my favorites. In fact, just got a box of consuls and a box of machitos in the mail just yesterday. And for those in the market, atlanticcigar and cigarplace.biz are having REAL good deals on them right now. My box of consuls was only a little over $50 and the machitos $107 for a box of 50.

02-03-2009, 07:27 PM	#10
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: JdN Antano Consul This use to be my "go to" cigar years ago,,,I need to get another box now that I see this post.

02-03-2009, 08:35 PM	#11
blugill Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Enid, Oklahoma Posts: 867 Trading: (10)	Re: JdN Antano Consul Wonderful smoke! Strong and smooth, a great combination!

02-03-2009, 08:53 PM	#12
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: JdN Antano Consul thanks for sharing Eddie.. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

02-03-2009, 09:23 PM	#13
greenwit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: JdN Antano Consul How does this rate in strength vs. the LFD (I guess the chisel specifically)? It's been awhile since I've tried one of these....I had a chisel recently and had to put it down.

02-04-2009, 09:49 AM	#14
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: JdN Antano Consul It's a short smoke but for like size its as strong as the LFD. If you really want strength though, go for Lito Gomez's self named smokes. I smoke a lot of strong cigars but a Lito always seems to make me woozy.

02-04-2009, 10:06 AM	#15
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: JdN Antano Consul Very nice review!!! However, I am afraid of these!!! I'm a wimp!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

02-05-2009, 02:53 AM	#20
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: JdN Antano Consul They come in a box of 50, same flavor as the consul, just the perfect size for the strength. I highly reccommend them, especially since they are only a little over $2 a stick by the box.