Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Obras Maestras Robusto Gordo

5½ x 54 | Box of 10 Cigars

The Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Robusto Gordo is part of the brand's ultra-premium Obras Maestras collection and was created to celebrate the company's 55th anniversary. The blend was inspired by hundreds of blending records collected from visitors at the factory, with master blenders selecting the tobaccos that were most consistently favored by smokers. [joyacigars.com], 

Specifications

• Vitola: Robusto Gordo
• Size: 5½" × 54
• Packaging: Box of 10 cigars
• Origin: Nicaragua
• Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Format: Soft box-pressed
• Strength: 4/5 (Medium-Full to Full-bodied)
• Collection: Obras Maestras ("Masterpieces") [joyacigars.com], [smokingpipes.com]

Blend & Character

The name"Cinco de Cinco" means"Five out of Five." According to Joya de Nicaragua, the blend represents the highest-rated tobacco combinations identified from years of factory blending experiences. It uses ultra-vintage tobaccos and a rich Mexican San Andrés wrapper that delivers depth, sweetness, and complexity. [joyacigars.com]

Flavor Profile

The Robusto Gordo offers a bold and luxurious profile featuring:

• Rich earth
• Dark chocolate
• Cocoa powder
• Espresso
• Leather
• Black pepper
• Roasted nuts
• Sweet molasses-like undertones
• Long, savory finish [joyacigars.com],  [halfwheel.com]

Smoking Experience

The 5½ × 54 format provides a concentrated expression of the blend, delivering substantial flavor and smoke volume in approximately 60-80 minutes.

First Third

• Dark cocoa
• Earthy sweetness
• Gentle pepper

Second Third

• Espresso and roasted coffee
• Increased chocolate richness
• Creamy smoke texture

Final Third

• Leather and dark wood
• Stronger pepper presence
• Long, lingering finish with cocoa and earth

The larger 54-ring gauge adds smoothness and smoke production, while the shorter length concentrates the blend's richer, dark-flavored characteristics. [joyacigars.com]

How It Compares Within the Cinco de Cinco Line

This makes the Robusto Gordo a favorite for smokers seeking maximum flavor intensity without committing to the longer smoking times of the Toro or Corona Doble. [joyacigars.com], [halfwheel.com]

Ideal Pairings

The Robusto Gordo pairs exceptionally well with:

• Aged dark rum
• Bourbon
• Single-malt Scotch
• Espresso
• Dark-roast coffee

Its dark chocolate and espresso notes complement barrel-aged spirits particularly well. [joyacigars.com]

Overall Impression

Strength: ★★★★☆
Complexity: ★★★★★
Richness: ★★★★★
Value for Experienced Smokers: ★★★★★

The Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Robusto Gordo is arguably the most immediately satisfying size in the line. It delivers the blend's hallmark notes of dark chocolate, espresso, earth, and spice in a shorter, fuller-smoking format, making it an excellent choice for fans of Padrón, My Father, and other rich Nicaraguan or San Andrés-wrapped cigars.