Joya De Nicaragua Dark Corojo

03-20-2014, 08:33 PM

Review on the Azarosa Rothschilds (Short Robusto) 4.5 x 52. Very dark, rich, rustic looking stick with very nice construction. A fiver from FS produced rich cigars that were all packed the same - slightly under filled and definitely not on the firm side. I was a bit concerned about this, but it proved not to be an issue at all. Draw was perfect and burn was good throughout the stick, with a couple of minor touch-ups. Pre-light aroma was deep with strong dark tobacco aromas and a bit of horse stall thrown in for good measure - a man's cigar! My wife took a whiff and exclaimed flaly that something is wrong with anyone that would have anything in their mouth that smelled that bad. Not to take this flawed line of reasoning further, back to the review... Torching took a while, but once lit, the cigar burned well without re-lights. Flavors were awesome with savory notes, saltiness, leather, dark tobacco and something like the aroma of burning oak. A lot going on and creamy, smooth, powerful flavors abounding. I paired this with a single barrel bourbon, neat, with the despised whiskey stone and the cigar stood up to the spirits well. Flavor morphed throughout the entire short stick and ended well with toasty leather, wood and earthiness. The campfire oak never really left, nor did the savory element but did become more subtle and more into the background. This is one of the best cigars that I've had, due to the good flavor that stays right to the end. Highly recommended - particularly this shorter size. Smoking time... An unbelievable hour!

RR

Remo · 03-20-2014, 08:35 PM

Nice review, those are strong smokes

ripper · 03-21-2014, 12:50 AM

Good review, Rob.
The El Martillo 5.5 x 54 shape is my go-to smoke. Love the looks from folks when they get a whiff of the Dark Corojo. That wrapper is superb.
I like the box, too. Sturdy and clean.

Porch Dweller · 03-21-2014, 08:25 AM

Nice review of a tasty smoke!

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 03-21-2014, 05:53 PM

Great review. Those are really good smokes! I also like the rothschilds/short robusto vitola.

This and the Antano 1970 Consul are two of my favorite very full bodies smokes.

dijit · 03-22-2014, 08:30 AM

I just had my last one of those yesterday. Agreed very tasty well balanced smoke.

03-20-2014, 08:33 PM	#1
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Joya De Nicaragua Dark Corojo Review on the Azarosa Rothschilds (Short Robusto) 4.5 x 52. Very dark, rich, rustic looking stick with very nice construction. A fiver from FS produced rich cigars that were all packed the same - slightly under filled and definitely not on the firm side. I was a bit concerned about this, but it proved not to be an issue at all. Draw was perfect and burn was good throughout the stick, with a couple of minor touch-ups. Pre-light aroma was deep with strong dark tobacco aromas and a bit of horse stall thrown in for good measure - a man's cigar! My wife took a whiff and exclaimed flaly that something is wrong with anyone that would have anything in their mouth that smelled that bad. Not to take this flawed line of reasoning further, back to the review... Torching took a while, but once lit, the cigar burned well without re-lights. Flavors were awesome with savory notes, saltiness, leather, dark tobacco and something like the aroma of burning oak. A lot going on and creamy, smooth, powerful flavors abounding. I paired this with a single barrel bourbon, neat, with the despised whiskey stone and the cigar stood up to the spirits well. Flavor morphed throughout the entire short stick and ended well with toasty leather, wood and earthiness. The campfire oak never really left, nor did the savory element but did become more subtle and more into the background. This is one of the best cigars that I've had, due to the good flavor that stays right to the end. Highly recommended - particularly this shorter size. Smoking time... An unbelievable hour! RR

03-20-2014, 08:35 PM	#2
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Joya De Nicaragua Dark Corojo Nice review, those are strong smokes __________________

03-21-2014, 12:50 AM	#3
ripper Busy doing nothing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bart Location: Gig Harbor WA Posts: 497 Trading: (12)	Re: Joya De Nicaragua Dark Corojo Good review, Rob. The El Martillo 5.5 x 54 shape is my go-to smoke. Love the looks from folks when they get a whiff of the Dark Corojo. That wrapper is superb. I like the box, too. Sturdy and clean. __________________ Ripper

03-21-2014, 08:25 AM	#4
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,461 Trading: (24)	Re: Joya De Nicaragua Dark Corojo Nice review of a tasty smoke! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

03-21-2014, 05:53 PM	#5
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Joya De Nicaragua Dark Corojo Great review. Those are really good smokes! I also like the rothschilds/short robusto vitola. This and the Antano 1970 Consul are two of my favorite very full bodies smokes.

03-22-2014, 08:30 AM	#6
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Joya De Nicaragua Dark Corojo I just had my last one of those yesterday. Agreed very tasty well balanced smoke. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.