Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Gran Consul
The cigar gets off to a flying start with pronounced pepper notes and a slight bitterness, before developing its full potential with flavours of leather, ivy and damp earth.
The construction is perfect, giving a smooth draw and even burn. The ash remains compact and falls in a single block just before reaching the ring, finishing with a slightly roasted finish.
In the past, this cigar was a tribute to the centuries-old tradition of tobacco processing in Nicaragua. A puro with full-bodied aromas that will delight fans of powerful cigars, and which we would advise less experienced smokers to smoke slowly so as not to become dizzy.
The cape smells of leather and earth. The feel is firm and the veins are prominent.
Tasting note
Notes
The tasting gets off to a flying start with pronounced pepper notes and a slight bitterness. It soon becomes clear that the tone has been set, and the first third stays with the same notes, further accentuating the power by blending notes of leather, damp earth and ivy.
The construction is perfect and gives a regular draught and combustion. The ash remains compact and falls in one block just before reaching the ring.
At this point, the pepper begins to lose a little of its intensity, and we can enjoy a finish with slightly roasted bitter almond flavours.
Pairing
We recommend it with a refreshing, rather sweet drink to balance the spices and the hint of bitterness.
Serve this cigar with a mojito or virgin mojito.
Recipe for Mojito Smoke Spirit
2 spoonfuls of crushed brown sugar with a handful of Moroccan mint
0.5 parts elderberry syrup
3 shots of Rhum blanc A 1710, Bête à feu
Sparkling water for topping up, crushed ice
