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Joya de Nicaragua Antano - Perfecto
First Impressions
This cigar has a great perfecto shape to it. Sexy, sleek and elegant. Wrapped around this smoke is a heavy think wrapper. It is dark with a burnt orange tint, and a great array of sun spots helping to vary the color texture of the stick. This smoke is packed with tobacco, and with a gentle squeeze one can feel that it should be easy to smoke. Time for a snip and a flame.
Cut and Prelight
A slightly oversized cap sits on top of this stick and is easily removed. With a dry draw, woody hints with a touch of spice and sweet walnut hit my pallet. This draw at first seems a bit tight, but I know it will open as the stick burns. These changes should provide me with a nice dynamic smoking experience. PING, flick….time to burn.
First puffs
This cigar introduces it self with a tart bourbon cherry sensation and sweetness. At this point (just under a minute of smoking) a sensual spice, like that of an aged Opus is noticed.
Inch One
At first I find, that with the shape transition, this smoke has remained quite balanced throughout the burn. Heavy speckled ash assures me that I am burning a well packed cigar. Gentle white chocolate and toffee notes combine to provide a thick flavor that you can eat like a cake. Stronger notes of bitter orange peel fill the mouth with a sea salt spice that rests at the back of your throat. This particular spice is more noticeable when the smoke is taken through the nose.
Nearing the Half
After a few touch ups this smoke is still burning well, and is in no way disappointing. Many of the same flavors already noted are still present, but simply in greater quantity. The nutty taste that greeted me in the dry draw has started to come out with the taste of pecan pie. The taste seems to be more the combination of the orange and salty notes, but is there none the less.
Let’s take this show on the road
Well just after the half mark I received the “Where are you” call from my friends. It would seem this enjoyable smoke encouraged me to forget about a dinner date I had. So I grabbed my gar and hit the road. Soon afterward I gained a toasty and smoked meat note. With a little less than a quarter less, the Joya spice came out and coated my mouth with a good dose of bitter, black pepper, and jalapeno spice.
Time to finish
The end came with a taste of tonic water, and a sweet twangy taint that, to me, is indicative of the end these sticks. I must say it was an enjoyable smoke, with an expectedly tainted finish. As this was an RTDA sample, and from the taste, I can only assume that it had a little extra age time on it.
End Credits
As for the quality and experience of the smoke, I must say this is one of the best Joya de Nicaragua Antanos I have ever had. The size and shape is a nice divergence from the ones currently produced. I would recommend this cigar to anyone interested in a sweet and spicey smoking adventure. As every stick this one now rests in the ash grave of my tray.
Smokem’ if you gotem’
-Tony :thumbs:
First Impressions
This cigar has a great perfecto shape to it. Sexy, sleek and elegant. Wrapped around this smoke is a heavy think wrapper. It is dark with a burnt orange tint, and a great array of sun spots helping to vary the color texture of the stick. This smoke is packed with tobacco, and with a gentle squeeze one can feel that it should be easy to smoke. Time for a snip and a flame.
Cut and Prelight
A slightly oversized cap sits on top of this stick and is easily removed. With a dry draw, woody hints with a touch of spice and sweet walnut hit my pallet. This draw at first seems a bit tight, but I know it will open as the stick burns. These changes should provide me with a nice dynamic smoking experience. PING, flick….time to burn.
First puffs
This cigar introduces it self with a tart bourbon cherry sensation and sweetness. At this point (just under a minute of smoking) a sensual spice, like that of an aged Opus is noticed.
Inch One
At first I find, that with the shape transition, this smoke has remained quite balanced throughout the burn. Heavy speckled ash assures me that I am burning a well packed cigar. Gentle white chocolate and toffee notes combine to provide a thick flavor that you can eat like a cake. Stronger notes of bitter orange peel fill the mouth with a sea salt spice that rests at the back of your throat. This particular spice is more noticeable when the smoke is taken through the nose.
Nearing the Half
After a few touch ups this smoke is still burning well, and is in no way disappointing. Many of the same flavors already noted are still present, but simply in greater quantity. The nutty taste that greeted me in the dry draw has started to come out with the taste of pecan pie. The taste seems to be more the combination of the orange and salty notes, but is there none the less.
Let’s take this show on the road
Well just after the half mark I received the “Where are you” call from my friends. It would seem this enjoyable smoke encouraged me to forget about a dinner date I had. So I grabbed my gar and hit the road. Soon afterward I gained a toasty and smoked meat note. With a little less than a quarter less, the Joya spice came out and coated my mouth with a good dose of bitter, black pepper, and jalapeno spice.
Time to finish
The end came with a taste of tonic water, and a sweet twangy taint that, to me, is indicative of the end these sticks. I must say it was an enjoyable smoke, with an expectedly tainted finish. As this was an RTDA sample, and from the taste, I can only assume that it had a little extra age time on it.
End Credits
As for the quality and experience of the smoke, I must say this is one of the best Joya de Nicaragua Antanos I have ever had. The size and shape is a nice divergence from the ones currently produced. I would recommend this cigar to anyone interested in a sweet and spicey smoking adventure. As every stick this one now rests in the ash grave of my tray.
Smokem’ if you gotem’
-Tony :thumbs:
