Illusione Garagiste Robusto vs Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Consul
How do Illusione Garagiste Robusto and Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Consulstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
The short answer
The Illusione Garagiste Robusto and Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Consul sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
- Strength
- Body
- Medium-Full
- Medium-Full
- Origin
- Nicaragua
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Nicaraguan Habano Criollo (Jalapa)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Viso Criollo
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Viso Corojo / Viso Criollo
- Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Robusto
- Size
- 5 in × 50
- 4.5 in × 52
- Rating
- 91/100 · 2016
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- Flavor
- Black PepperDried FruitVanillaCocoaBaking Spice
- PepperEspressoLeatherOakDark cocoa
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- Illusione Garagiste Robusto carries the published pedigree (91 points from the critics).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Choose Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Consul if
spice notes appeal to you.
See Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Consul →Illusione Garagiste Robusto vs Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Consul — FAQ
- Is the Illusione Garagiste Robusto or the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Consul better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Illusione Garagiste Robusto brings black pepper and dried fruit, the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Consul pepper and espresso.
- What's the difference between the Illusione Garagiste Robusto and the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Consul?
- The Illusione Garagiste Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Consul is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Habano Criollo (Jalapa) wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Illusione Garagiste Robusto or the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Consul?
- Illusione Garagiste Robusto: Cigar Aficionado 91/100. Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Consul: no published critic score yet.