Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Gran Consul

In the past, this cigar was a tribute to Nicaragua's centuries-old tradition of tobacco production. A puro with full-bodied aromas that will delight lovers of strong cigars. We recommend that less experienced smokers enjoy it slowly to avoid feeling dizzy.

The cape reveals a scent of leather and earth. It is firm to the touch and has prominent veins.

Nicaragua

11.4

Coffee

Peppery

Tasting menu

Notes

The tasting gets off to a flying start with pronounced notes of pepper and a slight bitterness. It quickly becomes clear that the tone has been set and the first third will remain in the same vein, further accentuating the strength by blending notes of leather, damp earth and ivy.
The construction is perfect, ensuring a smooth draw and even burn. The ash remains compact and falls in one piece just before reaching the band.
At this point, the pepper begins to lose some of its intensity and we can enjoy a finish with slightly roasted bitter almond flavours.

Pairing

We recommend pairing it with a refreshing, sweet drink to balance the spices and hint of bitterness.
Enjoy this cigar with a mojito or virgin mojito.

Smoke Spirit Mojito
Recipe 2 tablespoons of brown sugar crushed with a generous handful of Moroccan
mint 0.5 measure of elderflower syrup
3 measures of white rum A 1710, Bête à feu
Sparkling water to top up, crushed ice

The cigar anecdote

Antaño means "of yesteryear". A tribute to the 1970s, when Joya de Nicaragua exploded in popularity in post-embargo America.

About Joya de Nicaragua

Founded in 1968 by Simón Camacho and Juan Francisco Bermejo, the factory was originally named the “Nicaragua Cigar Company”. As one of the very first companies to process tobacco, it weathered the Sandinista revolution and the civil war, during which its premises were set alight and bombs were dropped on its roof.

Once the revolution was over and reconstruction complete, the company returned to private ownership and a new era began.

Under the influence of Dr Cuenca (and now his son), the company regained its footing and earned its current reputation by supplying a wide range of hand-rolled cigars that delight even the most seasoned connoisseurs.