Joya de Nicaragua
Antaño Dark Corojo
Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 4½ × 52 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Joya de Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 8 · 4½ × 52 to 6 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsJoya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo uses a Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged rum.
- 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
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What does Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo taste like?
Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo uses a Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Dark Corojo?
Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo 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 Dark Corojo made?
Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo is made in Nicaragua at Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo use?
Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo uses a Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, 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 Dark Corojo come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Peligroso (5 × 44), Azarosa (4½ × 52), El Barbarroja (4½ × 52), El Número 2 (6 × 52), La Niveladora (6 × 52), El Martillo (5½ × 54), Poderoso (6 × 54) and La Pesadilla (4¾ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Dark Corojo?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged rum. 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 Dark Corojo?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father Le Bijou 1922, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida and 601 by Espinosa Green Oscuro. They share oscuro wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.