Wow I just smoked my second joya de nicaragua.Talk about a full bodied smoke, It will take your head off,but it's not harsh at all, You guys ever have one, what do you think?I think Ill have another.

Me likey,especially the Churchill. X

smoked my first last Sept ... got several in the humidor ... thanks for reminding me about 'em ... maybe one will come out tonight or tomorow ...

Those things are WICKED! They'll make you see double!

Just got a box of Belicosos after trying one in a trade a really liking them.

The Beli's rock my world, at least once a week.
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)

Hell not only did I see double I even typed double.What a cigar

not only did I see double,I t even made me post double.What a cigar!!!!!

I had to dig like a ground squirrel in the ploomidor to get them, but I dug out a belicoso and smoked it tonight. I was surprised at how the bite leaves these with a little age. Still kicks like a mule, but definitely smoother.

When they were first released I bought two boxes of Gran Consuls. I wasn't thrilled about the large gauge, but it was the only size in stock. I didn't expect them to be so strong. I'd smoked plenty of pre-Antano 1970 Joyas and got taken by surprise. I thought they were beautifully rolled and packaged, but harsh. When the opportunity arose, I traded away one box. I put the other box down for a long rest, and just dug out one cigar this past week.

They're getting there. Most of the harshness is gone. I was surprised how much nicotine these cigars have. I felt a touch quesy after smoking.

I've been sitting on half a box of Machitos for about three months,mostly cause I didn't like the wet Churchill I smoked for my first J.de N. Maybe save them for the H.A.R.D. 5 herf in Reno the week before Thanksgiving.Last year the manufacturer was kind enough to send two boxes for the herf,and I enjoyed seeing several XXX Hardcore Herfers just about overdose on those. But maybe seven months rest will mellow the Machitos.

I smoked one that I got in a trade with JD1. It kicked my A$$. Put the rest down about 6 months ago. I went back last night and pulled one out of the depths of the coolador. I still think that this gar is an overdose of Nicotine but what a ride....

Regards,



B

Cut it out, you guys. It's only 9 a.m. and I'm alerady Jonesing for one. I like to wait until at least noon before lighting a JNA. Otherwise it's like Jack Daniels for breakfast.

Hey, what's wrong with a little Jack for breakfast?

You know, I could go for a black t-shirt that shows a good sized logo in white and the words "Hey, what's wrong with a little Jack for breakfast?" below it ... wonder if I could get one done up ...

It's never too early for liver damage.

I have heard that Jack Daniels is not just for breakfast anymore ...

Come on guys thats just sick! For breakfast you got to have a heineken and a joya then you can have the Jack remember proper maners.

Best weekend breakfast drink, IMNSFHO: half beer, half tomato juice, served very cold, neither shaken nor stirred, just pour.

Substitute Clamatto, very good. My wife called it a redeye. I'd never had one.