Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Obras Maestras Corona Extra

6¼ x 46 | Box of 10 Cigars

The Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Corona Extra is a refined, premium offering from the brand's Obras Maestras ("Masterpieces") collection. Released to celebrate the company's 55th anniversary, the blend was created after Joya's master blenders analyzed hundreds of blending recipes gathered from factory visitors and selected the most consistently preferred tobacco combinations. [joyacigars.com], [halfwheel.com]

Specifications

• Vitola: Corona Extra
• Size: 6¼" × 46
• Packaging: Box of 10 cigars
• Origin: Nicaragua
• Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Format: Soft box-pressed
• Strength: 4/5
• Body: Medium-Full to Full  [smokingpipes.com], [joyacigars.com]

Blend & Character

The name"Cinco de Cinco" translates to"Five out of Five," reflecting the blend's objective of representing the highest-rated tobacco recipe among participants in Joya's blending experiences. The blend uses ultra-prime vintage tobaccos and is wrapped in a rich Mexican San Andrés leaf that contributes much of its signature character.  [joyacigars.com]

Flavor Profile

The slimmer 46-ring-gauge format places greater emphasis on the wrapper, producing a particularly nuanced and aromatic experience:

• Rich earth
• Dark chocolate
• Cocoa powder
• Espresso
• Cedar and oak
• Black pepper
• Leather
• Subtle sweetness
• Long, elegant finish [joyacigars.com], [halfwheel.com]

Smoking Experience

The Corona Extra is often considered the most sophisticated vitola in the line because the slimmer ring gauge accentuates wrapper flavors and sharpens flavor transitions.

First Third

• Cocoa and cedar
• Sweet earth
• Light pepper

Second Third

• Espresso and dark chocolate deepen
• Increased complexity and sweetness
• Refined San Andrés richness

Final Third

• Leather and roasted coffee
• More pronounced pepper
• Long cocoa-laced finish

Expect approximately 70-90 minutes of smoking time with a focused, elegant flavor delivery. [joyacigars.com], [halfwheel.com]

Comparison Within the Cinco de Cinco Range

The Corona Extra is particularly appealing to smokers who appreciate traditional dimensions and greater wrapper influence. [joyacigars.com], [halfwheel.com]

Ideal Pairings

The Corona Extra pairs beautifully with:

• Espresso
• Aged rum
• Cognac
• Highland single malt Scotch
• Dark-roast coffee

Its chocolate and coffee notes harmonize especially well with barrel-aged spirits. [joyacigars.com], 

Overall Impression

Strength: ★★★★☆
Complexity: ★★★★★
Elegance: ★★★★★
Wrapper Influence: ★★★★★

For smokers who enjoy classic Corona and Lonsdale-style formats, the Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Corona Extra may be the most refined expression of the Cinco de Cinco blend. It delivers the line's hallmark notes of dark chocolate, cocoa, earth, and espresso with exceptional clarity and sophistication.