Re: Review (sort of #3) Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Gran Reserva


"Wingman" <wing98@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:46:25 -0000, "Alex W." <ingilt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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"Wingman" <wing98@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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This will be a short one. It tastes almost exactly like the regular
Antano line. It is strong, bold and earthy with no bite on its long
finish. The difference is so small that I cannot see spending the
extra money ($2-$4 per stick more).

Do I need to say anything other than don't bother, just buy the
regular Antano?

Thanks for the confirmation.

Any chance there may be bigger differences in other sizes?



I figured the Beli was the best to try but after my experience I also
have to question it. Maybe I should have gone with the Toro instead.
I just could not justify the extra expense for such marginally
detectable smoothness on a cigar that I like for its brute force
taste.

I've had both, but to be honest, I never consciously looked for differences.



I would love to hear from someone who thinks it is worth it. I don't
want an argument. I just must be missing something. I'm (sometimes
unfortunately) a very honest person. I've got 2 boxes of fairly
expensive cigars to sell that I can't personally justify the price
difference from a store favorite, the regular Antano. If anyone has
enjoyed them $2-$4 more than the regular Antano line please let me
know why, so I don't feel so much like a crook.

Selling expensive cigars is not dishonest.

For a start, everybody's taste buds are different, so there really may be
those out there who know and appreciate the superior aroma of the GR.

More importantly perhaps, cigars are also a status symbol. Just knowing
that you are about to light up a more expensive, more exclusive, rarer
version of the "common" line is enough for many people to elevate their
experience. Knowing the price of a bottle of wine is a direct link to the
perceived quality, and I see no reason for this to be any differnet with
cigars.

Oh, and even if you are not happy selling them, it might not be a bad idea
to have a box or two lying about to raise the image of the place. Customers
do appreciate seeing the odd Rolex on display even if they only come in the
replace the battery on their Timex -- displays of costly goods reassures and
creates an image of quality.


So basically, don't worry about it.




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