Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo La Pesadilla
4¾ x 60 | Box of 20 Cigars
The Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo La Pesadilla ("The Nightmare") is one of the most powerful cigars in the entire Joya portfolio. Built around a dark, oily Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro wrapper and an all-Nicaraguan blend, it is designed for experienced smokers who enjoy intense flavor, substantial body, and serious strength. [joyacigars.com], [smallbatchcigar.com]
Specifications
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Vitola: La Pesadilla (Belicoso)
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Size: 4¾" × 60
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Packaging: Box of 20 cigars
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Origin: Nicaragua
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Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro
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Binder: Nicaraguan
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Filler: Nicaraguan
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Format: Nicaraguan Puro
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Strength: Full to Extra-Full (5/5 to 6/5)
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Construction: Handmade premium cigar [smokingpipes.com], [joyacigars.com],
Blend & Character
The Antaño Dark Corojo line was created as a darker, stronger evolution of the original Antaño concept. Joya de Nicaragua describes it as the embodiment of the Nicaraguan "power cigar," crafted from mature locally grown tobaccos and wrapped in one of the richest Corojo Oscuro leaves in its portfolio. [joyacigars.com], [smallbatchcigar.com]
Despite its strength, the blend is known for maintaining impressive smoothness and balance. [joyacigars.com], [famous-smoke.com]
Flavor Profile
Expect an intensely flavorful profile featuring:
- Heavy black pepper
- Earth
- Leather
- Espresso
- Dark chocolate
- Mocha
- Cedar and wood
- Molasses-like sweetness
- Roasted coffee
- Long spicy finish [smallbatchcigar.com]
The dark wrapper contributes rich cocoa and bittersweet chocolate notes that complement the cigar's underlying spice.Smoking Experience
The 4¾ × 60 format delivers a short but powerful smoking session of approximately 50-70 minutes.
First Third
- Explosive pepper and earth
- Dense smoke production
- Dark coffee notes
Second Third
- Leather and cocoa emerge
- Rich mocha develops
- Sweetness balances the spice
Final Third
The large 60-ring gauge helps cool the smoke and adds creaminess, preventing the cigar from becoming overly harsh despite its formidable strength. [smokingpipes.com]
Why "La Pesadilla"?
The name translates to"The Nightmare," a fitting title for a cigar known for its muscular strength and ability to challenge even seasoned smokers. Yet, for experienced aficionados, that intensity is exactly the appeal. [smallbatchcigar.com], [joyacigars.com]
Ideal Pairings
This cigar shines alongside:
- Cask-strength bourbon
- Peaty Islay Scotch
- Aged dark rum
- Double espresso
- Imperial stout or barleywine beers
Overall Impression
Strength: ★★★★★+
Body: ★★★★★
Complexity: ★★★★½
Boldness: ★★★★★
The Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo La Pesadilla is a cigar for smokers who believe there's no such thing as too much flavor. Loaded with pepper, earth, leather, espresso, and dark chocolate, it delivers one of the richest and strongest experiences available from Nicaragua while remaining surprisingly refined. [joyacigars.com], [smallbatchcigar.com]
