HISTORY
Joya de Nicaragua was established in 1968, making it the very first and oldest premium handmade cigar manufacturer in Nicaragua. They are located in the city of Estelí, in what has come to be known as the tobacco capital of the world.
Joya de Nicaragua, S.A are a 100% Nicaraguan-owned and operated company that develops, manufactures and markets internationally renowned cigar brands in over 40 countries. The history of Joya goes hand in hand with Nicaragua’s evolution over the last five decades as one of the most complex and enchanting countries in Latin America. The richness of their history allows them to be conscious and humbled by who they are, allowing them to talk about their experiences with authenticity.
In 2016, the Cuatro Cinco Double Robusto was the first Nicaraguan cigar to be awarded UK Cigar of the Year at a special ceremony in London. December 2018 saw Joya De Nicaragua awarded UK Cigar Producer of the Year at a prestigious ceremony. In 2018 & 2019, HalfWheel named Joya De Nicaragua Factory of the Year, and Joya De Nicaragua were awarded 2020 Large Factory of the Year by Cigar Coop.
ANTANO CT
With its silky-smooth Connecticut Shade wrapper, it may seem tamer than its bolder predecessors. Don’t be fooled. Antaño CT is a masterful and paradoxical blend of what a cigar with attitude can look like. A cigar that defies expectations: a smoke for those with defying souls.
Antaño CT delivers a medium to full-bodied strength, with dynamic creaminess and intense spicy notes. Intentionally pungent to showcase the contrasts between the expected subtleties of the CT shade and the rich and potent flavours of Nicaraguan tobacco.
Profile: Pungent creaminess and spices.
CIGAR INFORMATION
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua
Flavour profile: Medium to Full-Bodied
Vitola: Robusto
Size: 52 ring gauge, 5 inches
Smoking time: 45 minutes