Joya de Nicaragua "Antano" Dark Corojo

With the original JDN " Antano " being one of my favorite premium smokes and its soundly grabbing the #2 Spot on my years Top 10 list, I was thrilled to hear of the new release called the "Antano" Dark Corojo. I was even happier when I got my hands on a few of the " Peligroso " Petite Corona size and lit one up.

At least for now, this cigar is in limited supply and not on many dealers shelves but hopefully that will change.

Like its brethren Antano and all JDN cigars for that matter,this is a cigar of strength and power for the experienced smoker. I expected the new Dark Corojo to be a power smoke and I was not disappointed. Strong as it is, the power is smooth, balanced and not over bearing. It is full of flavor and very complex. It has a dark oily Corojo wrapper and smokes like a dream. There were no burn or draw issues to mar the experience.

At first I was worried it might be too strong, but it settled down and gradual profile changes had it getting better and better as it progressed. I smoked it to the last mm of burning my fingers and I never wanted it to end.

I am not really one for describing notes of this and that flavor wise but I can tell you this is one super cigar not to miss if you come across one.

The are very reasonably priced in the $6 to $9 range with most of them smaller and the largest size being the Poderoso 6 X 54 Belicoso. Nub Lovers and those who know JDN's Gran Consul size will appreciate the 4.7 X 60 Pesadilla version.

Joya's new magazine ad for the Dark Corojo describes it as a cigar we promise you will

remember. They are right about that and it's a very good cigar to be sure.

Strength - Strong

Construction - No issues

Flavor - Full and Complex

Rating - A solid 94

Recommned : It's a must smoke

This cigar is an early shoe in for this years best of the best.

Smoke one if you can.