Cigar Weekly

qajariaq · 04-23-2008, 06:22 PM

A great-looking cigar that seemed to offer the promise of a long, tasty smoke. From the initial flame, there is no doubt the Antano line is anything but full-flavor and full-body. Not as harsh or peppery as I had anticipated, the flavor was woodsy and full of spice, with the distinct taste of bell peppers coming through. Complex with a lot of subtleties. The aroma was heavenly. But damn, these should come with warning labels!!! Something like 'Do not operate vehicles while smoking' or 'Get ready to be kicked in the teeth", etc. It was a poor choice of cigar for my drive home this evening, especially since I smoked it before eating dinner. Had to pull over a couple of times to collect myself, felt like puking for the last 40 miles of my trip.

Tasty, but the overwhelming strength is not my cup of tea. If I want a bitch slapping, I'll mouth off to the wife (at least that doesn't make me puke!).

bipolar · 04-23-2008, 06:26 PM

This line is one of my favorites...have yet to try the lancero! Thanks for the warning!

TommyBB · 04-23-2008, 07:54 PM

That narrow ring gauge is going to intensify that ligero, someone told me this evening.

mrkmitch · 04-24-2008, 05:05 AM

Nice review

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JDNA is always a good smoke..... best enjoyed after a meal, or at least with something on your stomach. I've not tried the Lancero yet either (Consul is my favorite), but I agree with Tommy, the smaller ring can intensify certain tobacco flavors/strengths of some blends. JDNA must be one of them.

JulietasRomeo · 04-24-2008, 05:16 AM

I was gifted a Machito, my first JDN might I add, and I was highly impressed. I can't wait to try the rest of the line

Danno114 · 04-24-2008, 05:46 AM

Thanks for the review.

I love the JDN Antanos, especially the Churchill. Great smoke, reasonable prices.

MountChuck · 04-24-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyBB

That narrow ring gauge is going to intensify that ligero, someone told me this evening.

The narrower ring gauge concentrates the heat which will definitely intensify the flavors. Seems counterintuitive, but larger ring gauges usually are easier to handle when smoking the fuller-bodied, spicier smokes because they spread out the heat.

casual · 04-24-2008, 01:00 PM

Only cigar that has kicked my butt. Not the Lancero size, but the Robusto size. First and last was over two years ago. Tasty bugger, but it was worse than a cheap beer hangover.

mealstrom · 04-24-2008, 03:42 PM

Wow, sounds like a great cigar! I love the JdN line, so I'm going to have to give the lanceros a shot. I love the lancero shape.

FredJ_VI · 04-27-2008, 11:02 AM

Powerful ?

... Okay you got my attention.

I really need to try one of these

04-23-2008, 06:22 PM	#1
qajariaq Contributing Editor Club Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,678	Joya de Nicaragua Antano Lancero A great-looking cigar that seemed to offer the promise of a long, tasty smoke. From the initial flame, there is no doubt the Antano line is anything but full-flavor and full-body. Not as harsh or peppery as I had anticipated, the flavor was woodsy and full of spice, with the distinct taste of bell peppers coming through. Complex with a lot of subtleties. The aroma was heavenly. But damn, these should come with warning labels!!! Something like 'Do not operate vehicles while smoking' or 'Get ready to be kicked in the teeth", etc. It was a poor choice of cigar for my drive home this evening, especially since I smoked it before eating dinner. Had to pull over a couple of times to collect myself, felt like puking for the last 40 miles of my trip. Tasty, but the overwhelming strength is not my cup of tea. If I want a bitch slapping, I'll mouth off to the wife (at least that doesn't make me puke!).

04-23-2008, 06:26 PM	#2
bipolar Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Free State of Georgia Posts: 2,018	this This line is one of my favorites...have yet to try the lancero! Thanks for the warning! __________________ When Uncle Terry’s been drinking…you don’t F with him.

04-23-2008, 07:54 PM	#3
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04-24-2008, 05:05 AM	#4
mrkmitch Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: indianapolis Posts: 1,231	Nice review . JDNA is always a good smoke..... best enjoyed after a meal, or at least with something on your stomach. I've not tried the Lancero yet either (Consul is my favorite), but I agree with Tommy, the smaller ring can intensify certain tobacco flavors/strengths of some blends. JDNA must be one of them. __________________ Politicians, like dirty diapers, should be changed offten, and for the same reason.

04-24-2008, 05:16 AM	#5
JulietasRomeo Herf Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 5,336	I was gifted a Machito, my first JDN might I add, and I was highly impressed. I can't wait to try the rest of the line __________________ -DAVID- Proud Member of THE 06NC (__{JR}_______]]]

04-24-2008, 05:46 AM	#6
Danno114 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bridgewater, MA Posts: 1,091	Thanks for the review. I love the JDN Antanos, especially the Churchill. Great smoke, reasonable prices.

04-24-2008, 01:00 PM	#8
casual Club Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck in a cube, man!! Posts: 4,138	Only cigar that has kicked my butt. Not the Lancero size, but the Robusto size. First and last was over two years ago. Tasty bugger, but it was worse than a cheap beer hangover. __________________ Scot

04-24-2008, 03:42 PM	#9
mealstrom Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 8,451	Wow, sounds like a great cigar! I love the JdN line, so I'm going to have to give the lanceros a shot. I love the lancero shape. __________________ Member of the 2006 Noob Coalition (06NC)

04-27-2008, 11:02 AM	#10
FredJ_VI Club Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pawtucket, RI Posts: 1,956	Powerful ? ... Okay you got my attention. I really need to try one of these