Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva

Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva

Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva celebrates bold sophistication with a luxurious, full-bodied Nicaraguan puro crafted for aficionados seeking depth and vigor. This blend intensifies the celebrated Antaño profile by aging tobaccos for five years and incorporating double ligero into the core, creating an immersive, complex experience filled with refined strength and classic character. As Nicaragua’s oldest premium cigar brand, established in 1968, Joya de Nicaragua brings decades of expertise to every handmade stick.

Key Features & Construction

• Full-bodied Nicaraguan puro with powerful, balanced, and exquisite construction
• Aged five years for refinement with double ligero added for amplified body and flavor intensity
• Double ligero uses uppermost tobacco leaves exposed to maximum sunlight, producing concentrated strength and rich oils
• Rich flavor profile featuring spice, coffee, leather, and creamy caramel from start to finish
• Handmade in Nicaragua by Joya de Nicaragua, the country’s oldest premium brand since 1968
• Available in robust Gran Consul (4 3/4 x 60) and Robusto Grande (5 1/2 x 52) formats
• Box count: 20 cigars per box

Smoking Experience

The Antaño Gran Reserva impresses from first glance with its dark, inviting hue and solid hand feel. Opening notes deliver awakening pepper intensity that quickly settles to reveal complexity beneath—chocolate covered cherries, raisins, dark coffee, and juicy meatiness emerge alongside earth tones. Expert blending delivers a robust backbone of peppery spice complemented by coffee, leather, and rich caramel undertones that evolve throughout the smoke. The middle section introduces bourbon and oak notes with molasses quality on the finish, while natural tobacco sweetness, bing cherry, and brown sugar develop as the cigar progresses.

True to Joya de Nicaragua’s legendary craftsmanship, the Antaño Gran Reserva boasts excellent combustion, generous aromatic smoke output, and construction that ensures gratifying burn every session. The final third intensifies with earthy depth, black pepper, and lingering leather notes that remind smokers of the blend’s Antaño heritage—powerful yet refined, bold yet approachable. Every draw offers satisfying combination of power and smoothness, making this memorable smoke for both special occasions and evening indulgence.

Understanding Double Ligero

Double ligero refers to using a higher proportion of ligero leaves—the uppermost leaves on tobacco plants that receive maximum sun exposure. This extended sunlight causes plants to produce more oils and thicker, more robust leaves packed with concentrated strength and flavor. By incorporating double ligero into the filler blend, the Gran Reserva delivers amplified body and intensity while maintaining balance through careful aging. The five-year aging process mellows the natural power of these potent leaves, creating refined strength rather than overwhelming force.

Heritage & Legacy

Established in 1968, Joya de Nicaragua holds the distinction as Nicaragua’s oldest premium cigar brand. When Alejandro Martinez-Cuenca acquired the company in 1994, he rebuilt what war had destroyed—the factory had been burned to the ground during civil conflict. Under his leadership, Joya de Nicaragua reclaimed its position as a pillar of Nicaraguan cigar craftsmanship, earning global recognition for quality and consistency. The Antaño Gran Reserva represents this legacy at its finest, combining traditional techniques with innovative aging and blending to create cigars worthy of the brand’s historic reputation.

Specifications

Summary

• Box Count: 20
• Region: Nicaragua
• Strength: Full Bodied
• Binder: Nicaragua
• Wrapper: Nicaragua
• Filler: Nicaragua (double ligero)

What sets the Antaño Gran Reserva apart?

It features five-year-aged tobaccos and double ligero, providing extra depth, power, and smooth, complex flavor that enhances the classic Antaño profile.

What is the typical strength of this cigar?

This is a full-bodied cigar, robust and bold, intended for experienced smokers or special occasions.

What flavors can I expect during the smoke?

Look for layers of spice, dark coffee, roasted leather, creamy caramel sweetness, chocolate covered cherries, bourbon, oak, and earth tones.

Who makes this cigar?

It is made by Joya de Nicaragua, the country’s oldest premium cigar brand established in 1968, renowned for quality and consistency.

What sizes are available?

Select from Gran Consul (4 3/4 x 60) and Robusto Grande (5 1/2 x 52) formats, both sold in boxes of 20.

What makes double ligero significant?

Double ligero refers to using more ligero leaves—the uppermost, sun-exposed tobacco leaves that produce maximum strength, rich oils, and concentrated flavor.

Is this suitable for beginners?

This blend’s intensity and full-bodied strength are best suited for seasoned cigar enthusiasts with experience smoking powerful cigars.

How is the construction and burn?

The Antaño Gran Reserva is celebrated for its reliable draw, solid ash, consistent aromatic burn, and excellent construction throughout the session.