Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Magnum
The Antaño 1970, whose name means “yesteryear” in Spanish, is a Nicaraguan puro handcrafted in Estelí. The line comprises no fewer than 11 vitolas in a wide range of sizes, from the compact Machito (4¾ x 42) to the elegant Lancero (7½ x 38). For this review, we sampled the Magnum (6 x 60), wrapped in a dark reddish-brown, slightly oily Nicaraguan Criollo leaf, with binder and filler tobaccos sourced from the renowned growing regions of Jalapa, Condega, and Estelí.
Before lighting, aromas of raisins, chocolate, Spanish cedar, and spices emerge from the foot. Upon ignition, the cigar opens with a medium-bodied profile highlighted by notes of pepper, gradually evolving toward flavors of fruit and wood. During the second third, the woody character becomes more pronounced, accompanied by floral nuances, subtle sweetness, and a touch of black pepper lingering in the background.
Although its reputation as an exceptionally strong cigar precedes it, the Antaño 1970 Magnum is in fact a well-balanced and complex smoke, suitable even as a morning cigar paired with a good cup of coffee. As one of the pioneering full-strength Nicaraguan cigars, it remains one of the brand’s flagship lines and a benchmark within its category.
