“I love the Joya Dark Corojo. I finally have a worthy replacement for my all time favorite Joya Antano Grand Reserva.”
“As far as this cigar is concerned, I can just about put ditto marks under the comments made by Steve. A score of 88 is to denigrate this powerful smoke. It's not made for the smoker who wants a mild, gentle cigar, but there's not a puff of harshness in the thing. It's a slow burning, very flavourful cigar, beautifully constructed and pleasant.”
“Cannot understand why the Antano Dark is not a top-shelf primo everywhere. I have been trying and re-trying "prime" smokes for a long time and have yet to put my fingers around a cigar that blends aesthetics, impressive hand made blending of tobaccos, and a real "cigar experience"...until I ran into this beauty. Thanks CI, and thanks to the "Doctor" at Antano.”
“This is my new favorite! I like strong, but this is the smoothest I have ever had! PERFECT! As I said, my new favorite.”
“During CigarFest weekend, I had the pleasure of meeting Joya de Nicaragua's Master Blender, Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca. Some friends and I were sitting outside our room when he came over to chat. The good Doctor offered all of us a cigar, and I chose the Antano Dark Corojo. He told me that it was a truly full bodied smoke, and he wasn't kidding. Full of flavor and power, this cigar did not disappoint! For those of you looking for something strong, this is your smoke. Highly Recommended!”
“Great full bodied, full flavor cigar but not for the novice or timid. These start off spicy and build from there. In my opinion, one of the best cigars, period. This one is in my top five favorites.”
“this is an exquisite cigar; have smoked full-bodies for over 40 years and these rival anything over that time span. and that includes cubans.”
“JDN really swung for the fences on this one, and hit it straight out of the park!!! I've been enjoying an El Martillo,with two fingers of Ron Zacapa 23y.o. on the rocks, and after 15 years of smoking cigars (I've been a true-blue JDN fan since '95); I would actually put this cigar up against my beloved FFOX XXX (Power Ranger): it's that good! Definitely not for the faint of heart, but if you like 'em stout; this is the stick for you. Just remember to stand up slowly, after this 2-hour rollercoaster ride.”
“Scored a fiver on MMAO-what an awesome deal!I had a wonderful 2hr thrill ride with the "El Martillo" size-5.5x54 JDNADC on 1st week of Jan.2011.Smoked one the same day received and all I can say is,this is a real "muscle"cigar.This was so complex and strong there is no other cigar I can think of that can touch this one.Very slow burn(and I did not baby it either),2 hours,burn stayed perfectly even the whole time,the dark corojo wrapper is a nice change that adds more complexity to the original Antano menu.If you are a full-flavor/full-body fan or just curious about a true work of cigar-making art with great history behind it ,give these a shot.Well done Dr.Cuenca,as always C.I.thanks!”
“This cigar would be more appropriately shipped in a miniaturized reproduction of the Ark of the Covenant replete with golden runes, jewels, and bas-relief figures of angels exalting the heavens. This cigar is, to me, holy and I regard this a treasure to behold and to besmoke. Everything from the look, with its tar-paper-looking jet-black oily appearance, to its smell, which is like pheromone-enriched perfume of the Gods, to its taste, like that of molasses, raisin, oak, and leather, is absolutely intoxicating. Truly one of the most if not THE most remarkable cigars I've ever had the pleasure of smoking--each experience is like a religious ritual and each cigar a holy sacrament. Sermon delivered, expect a treat of the fullest of full smokes on the market that coats the palette with a torrent of robust, dark flavors. Best smoked on a full stomach (in fact, necessary), this stick will weaken your knees and shake your hands lulling you into blissful cigar submission. Ask for forgiveness from all the cigar swill you've consumed in your careers and pick up a box, truck, or cargo container of these and keep them close at all times. Ite, missa est.”
“Wow! I really didn't expect this cigar to be what it is. Earthy, robust yet smooth. Strong yet balanced. What a winner!”
“Strong cigar that will put you down if you're not prepared for it. Same complexity and strength as the regular Antano 1970 but with a slightly darker and richer edge on the flavor profile that is very satisfying. If you like strong ligero-type intensity, complexity and spiciness, this is a perfect cigar. Just make sure not to smoke it on an empty stomach.”
“This cigar has a decadent chocolate aroma before lighting and continues on in the first 5 minutes of smoking in taste also. Spicy and somewhat earthy until an overwhelming tart sweetness of red wine takes over. If you like sweet cigars that are chocolatey, this ones for you.”