Antano is the Spanish word for ‘Yesteryear’. It’s a word that perfectly defines the heart and soul of Joya de Nicaragua Antano cigars. This gem was released over 15 years ago as a fitting cigar tribute to the power and the essence of what is “The True Nicaraguan Puro”, a cigar that made Joya de Nicaragua the most sought after cigar in the United States market during the 1970’s following the initiation of the Cuban embargo.
Joya de Nicaragua Antano cigars are made exclusively by hand, crafted by the best, and entirely of Nicaraguan grown tobaccos. This beauty is an super robust, spicy packed premium smoke that has an earthy finish, full-bodied and sensational aromas, highlights of what is the true authentic Nicaraguan puro.
Over 55 years ago Joya de Nicaragua became pioneers of the cigar industry when they crafted the first cigars significant exports of cigars to ever come out of Nicaragua. Today the brand is thriving, more than ever, as a result of the highly skilled and resilient people crafting their products. The Joya motto is ‘quality is not an obligation, it is our highest commitment’. We the cigar smokers are spoiled with the terrific range of superb cigars that are a result of their 50 years of perseverance and success.
Joya de Nicaragua cigars was established in 1968, making it the very first premium handmade cigar manufacturer in Nicaragua. Located in the city of Esteli, which has since become known as the tobacco capital of the world. The Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, S.A is their 100% Nicaraguan owned company that develops, cultivates and manufactures internationally renowned cigars brands.
Joya de Nicaragua cigars are the benchmark of true excellence for all other Nicaraguan puros that have followed, and it continues to be among the most sought-after premium cigar brands on the market today. The meaning of the Spanish word “Joya” is “jewel” — thus, the cigar brand name “Joya de Nicaragua” directly translates as “Jewel of Nicaragua.”
As always, all our fine Joya de Nicaragua cigars are available for international cigar delivery, shipped to your door, worldwide.
SteveH –
My box of 20 <i>Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Belicosos</i> arrived yesterday and I pulled one right away. A little rough looking with a few small veins and a messy cap but a beautiful dark brown color. Hard to put my finger on the pleasing prelight aroma. Strong tobacco flavour, shots of spice and cocoa from the first puff. Wonderful sweet aroma and a long finish. Draw was a bit tight at first but not enough to stop me from getting lots of smoke. Not an everyday cigar for me but certainly worth having for those times when a strong cigar is the right cigar, like after a heavy meal of roast beef and red wine.
Emerson –
This Jewel of Nicaragua will grab you by the scruff of the neck, march you out back to the woodshed and give you a good whuppin'! Very well made, with a superb draw and voluminous smoke, this potent cheroot is packed with ligero, producing pronounced flavors of leather, dark earth, and cedar. The finish is long and spicy. Order yourself a bag of Nicaraguan Knife Fight coffee from Absolute Cigars, brew up a cup thick enough to float a screwdriver, and put your butane flame to one of these belicosos. It's an experience you won't soon forget.