Joya de Nicaragua · Antaño Gran Reserva
New WorldExperiencedJoya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande
A 5.5 x 52 robusto with up to five years of aging behind it. Cocoa, pepper, and cedar with the smoothness that earned the Gran Reserva top honors.
The short answer
The Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua robusto grande with a Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro (Jalapa) wrapper. Expect cocoa, pepper, and cedar. Critics rate it 93/100.
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2018
93/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Joya de Nicaragua's Antaño Gran Reserva line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto grande wrapped in Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro (Jalapa) at 5.5 in × 52.
On the palate, expect cocoa, pepper, and cedar, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 65 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 93/100 in 2018. It pairs naturally with espresso and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande (5.5 x 52) is one of the most celebrated cigars Joya de Nicaragua makes, an aged, refined evolution of the classic Antaño. The blend leans on fillers aged up to five years, a heart of Estelí ligero, and a Corojo Oscuro wrapper from Jalapa.
What it tastes like
Deep but smooth: cocoa, black pepper, cedar, leather, and espresso, all knit together by that extra aging. Where the standard Antaño can be brawny, the Gran Reserva feels rounder and more composed while keeping plenty of flavor. It sits at Medium-Full strength, making it one of the more crowd-pleasing cigars in Joya's bolder catalog.
Who it's for
Ideal for smokers who want serious Nicaraguan flavor without the rough edges, and a fine introduction to the Antaño family for anyone stepping up in body. If you're calibrating, the cigar strength guide helps.
It's a great reference cigar for the Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars comparison, and the dark wrapper makes maduro vs Connecticut a natural next read. Pair with espresso or aged rum, and log it in your humidor with the Casa DNC app at casadnc.com.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande — frequently asked
- Is the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande?
- The Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande taste like?
- Expect cocoa, pepper, and cedar, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 93/100 (2018). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande?
- It pairs well with espresso and aged rum. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande?
- Plan on about 65 minutes for the robusto grande — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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