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rustapark · 01-06-2006, 05:41 PM

I'll say these cigars are strong. The Antano Gran Consul kicked my A@#. Its the first cigar that made made me dizzy. I ended up sitting down in the shade on the sidewalk to recover after I finished it. I'm in love. i have had many cubans and this one blows them out of the water. Does anyone think of the same?

JoeyBogus · 01-06-2006, 05:59 PM

Give 'em a little time and they mellow out quite nicely.

stevenvv · 01-06-2006, 06:03 PM

Even though this is my least favorite size I agree with you 100%. I personally do not let these sit any longer than to get them down to about 65% hum then I smoke them up.

Stevo · 01-07-2006, 01:52 AM

Yes. A really nice cigar that hands outs a good buzz.

tonycsmoke · 01-07-2006, 03:34 AM

excellent cigar!

rookie139 · 01-07-2006, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rustapark

....I have had many cubans and this one blows them out of the water. Does anyone think of the same?

No..Not at all.....Not all habanos are strong..The JdN Antano is a very strong cigar but lacks complex flavors and the finish is blech!..Cubans are so much more complex and flavorful!..No comparison at all...JdN Antanos are all strength and little or no substance...Definitely over-rated IMHO

Strength means very little to me..I've had mild Cubans (QDO Coronas for example) that are more complex in flavor than any non-Cuban cigar!

wer · 01-07-2006, 05:22 AM

rookie said it, these are great if you're looking for a kick in the pants, but really lack subtlety and complexity. I prefer the JdN Celebracion to the Antono '70 because I think the cigar is able to reveal more flavors. Not really fair to pair these against cubans - the 'ol apples/oranges thing.

casual · 01-07-2006, 07:25 AM

I had the robusto grande and didnt know what I was getting into... it kick my ass big time, even after eating.

rookie139 · 01-07-2006, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wer

rookie said it, these are great if you're looking for a kick in the pants, but really lack subtlety and complexity. I prefer the JdN Celebracion to the Antono '70 because I think the cigar is able to reveal more flavors. Not really fair to pair these against cubans - the 'ol apples/oranges thing.

I agree..There is no fair comparison between Habanos and non

Fishin Phil · 01-07-2006, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wer

rookie said it, these are great if you're looking for a kick in the pants, but really lack subtlety and complexity. I prefer the JdN Celebracion to the Antono '70 because I think the cigar is able to reveal more flavors. Not really fair to pair these against cubans - the 'ol apples/oranges thing.

Agreed, although every once in awhile, I enjoy a good kick in the pants.

01-06-2006, 05:41 PM	#1
rustapark Starting Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: providence,RI Posts: 23	Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 I'll say these cigars are strong. The Antano Gran Consul kicked my A@#. Its the first cigar that made made me dizzy. I ended up sitting down in the shade on the sidewalk to recover after I finished it. I'm in love. i have had many cubans and this one blows them out of the water. Does anyone think of the same?

01-06-2006, 05:59 PM	#2
JoeyBogus Club Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,895	Give 'em a little time and they mellow out quite nicely. __________________ "A cigar is a banana for the monkey of the soul." --Tom Robbins

01-07-2006, 03:34 AM	#5
tonycsmoke Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St Louis Posts: 2,951	excellent cigar! __________________ "Homer, slow down you'll kill us" yelled Marge. "Or die trying" exclaimed Homer.

01-07-2006, 07:25 AM	#8
casual Club Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck in a cube, man!! Posts: 4,138	I had the robusto grande and didnt know what I was getting into... it kick my ass big time, even after eating. __________________ Scot

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01-06-2006, 06:03 PM	#3
stevenvv Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Grand Rapids Michigan USA Posts: 550	Even though this is my least favorite size I agree with you 100%. I personally do not let these sit any longer than to get them down to about 65% hum then I smoke them up.

01-07-2006, 01:52 AM	#4
Stevo Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,295	Yes. A really nice cigar that hands outs a good buzz.

01-07-2006, 05:22 AM	#7
wer Club Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,761	rookie said it, these are great if you're looking for a kick in the pants, but really lack subtlety and complexity. I prefer the JdN Celebracion to the Antono '70 because I think the cigar is able to reveal more flavors. Not really fair to pair these against cubans - the 'ol apples/oranges thing.