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Antaño CT

Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6½ × 44 to 7 × 54.

Maker
Joya de Nicaragua
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
2 · 6½ × 44 to 7 × 54

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

2 in the catalog

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Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT questions

What does Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT taste like?

Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT?

Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT made?

Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT use?

Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Lonsdale (6½ × 44) and Gran Cónsul (7 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT?

For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT?

Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance WR 1794, Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 and Dapper La Madrina Shade. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.