So, if you were going to choose one or the other, which gets your vote? Why?

I remember when Joya de Nicaragua came out with a new blend in 1996, it was excellent. I think these two are again new blends. I haven't tried either. Saw some of each the other day when I was in Appleton, love the Consul size.

Which would I like?
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One of my absolute favorite Cigars is the JdN Antano. great Body, great flavor. A+ in my book.
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Depends on whether you are looking for a Full or a Med/full smoke. Antano is the full. Celebracion is the same blend with a different wrapper.
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Antano hands down. Rich hearty flavors, the Celebration is milder and just meh.
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I don't think so. Tha Antano Serie C is the same blend with a different wrapper. The Celebracion doesn't taste at all like the Antano, IMO.
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Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion

Say hello to Antano’s new brother, Celebracion!

Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion is the latest premium from the makers of Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 – one of the hottest, strongest smokes on the market. Using the same Nicaraguan grown Habana-seed fillers and binders utilized by Antano, the Celebracion sports a super smooth, aged Habana-seed Criollo wrapper leaf. The end result is a complex, flavorful, medium to full-bodied cigar that’s easier on the palate than its older brother. A must try cigar, that’s priced just right.

From the CI catalog.
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:-)

The Antano is a much fuller, tastier smoke!!! If your going to get some, get them soon, as they have been discontinued.:-)
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I have to agree with Ratters, since he got me hooked on them, the Antano is a far better smoke. I love the Lancero.
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Hmm...learn something new every day...

The Celebracion I had was Connecticut-shade-wrapped. So why the Antano Serie C?
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I've only had the Antano and it was very yummy! As such I have a 5'er of the Celebracions coming in.
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I've got a box of each -- sometimes I like the fuller-bodied Ananto, at other times, the medium bodied Celebracion is the right smoke. They are both quality cigars. :-)
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My understanding is that the serie C is CT Shade
the Celebracion is criollo like bobarian just pointed out
and in response to the original question go with the antono it's my fave of the line
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Yeah, and I was confused about the Criollo wrapper, because I'll be damned if the ones I've got aren't Connecticut shade...
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I, too, have some of each on hand, and I really like them both. They have similar flavor profiles, but as many have noted, the Antano has more muscle, while the Celebracion is a bit more mellow.

Can't go wrong with either.
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I like them both, just depends on my mood I guess.
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