Description
Size: 5x52
Vitola: Robusto
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan long-fillers
Flavor Notes: Creamy cedar, toasted nuts, and sweet hay upfront with undertones of black pepper and earth. Midway, notes of honey, coffee, and light citrus emerge, balancing smoothness with strength. The finish is long, with a gentle spice that lingers.
Pairing Notes: A versatile cigar that pairs beautifully with a morning cappuccino, a crisp Chardonnay, or an aged rum. For an evening option, try it with a wheated bourbon like Weller Special Reserve.
Manufacturer: Joya de Nicaragua, Estelí, Nicaragua
Privada Storytelling
For decades, Joya de Nicaragua has been synonymous with power. The Antaño line built its reputation on strength, a bold expression of Nicaraguan tobacco at its fullest. But with the Antaño CT, Joya dared to break expectations. They wrapped the fiery Nicaraguan core in a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut, creating a cigar that is both creamy and strong—a paradox in the best way possible.
The Robusto vitola is the perfect showcase for this duality. It starts with the gentleness Connecticut lovers crave, then slowly reveals the unmistakable Joya strength that made the Antaño line legendary. This is not your typical mild Connecticut. It’s a bold reinvention, a cigar made to wake up your palate and remind you that even a golden wrapper can house a storm.
Flavor Journey
The first puffs deliver a smooth wave of cream, cedar, and toasted nuts, underscored by light sweetness. As the smoke progresses, pepper spice and earth creep in, showing the Nicaraguan backbone beneath the wrapper. Midway, coffee and honey mingle with a faint citrus note, keeping the experience lively. In the final third, the pepper intensifies slightly, weaving seamlessly with the creamy base. The balance is remarkable: strong but never overwhelming, complex but approachable.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada celebrates cigars that redefine categories, and the Joya Antaño CT does just that. It challenges the assumptions of what a Connecticut cigar should be, proving that elegance and strength can coexist in harmony. For collectors and connoisseurs, it’s a must-have: a piece of modern cigar history from Nicaragua’s oldest factory, showcasing innovation rooted in tradition.
Production Notes
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Rolled at Fábrica Joya de Nicaragua S.A. in Estelí
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Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and fillers
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Part of the Antaño series, known for bold flavor profiles
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Designed to blend creaminess with Nicaraguan power
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Robusto vitola selected for its balance and intensity
Highlights
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A Connecticut with unexpected strength and depth
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Crafted by Nicaragua’s oldest cigar factory
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Perfect morning-to-evening cigar with versatile pairings
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Robusto format balances creaminess and spice
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A standout in the Antaño legacy, redefining expectations
