Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Obras Maestras Toro

6 x 52 | Box of 10 Cigars

The Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Toro is a flagship size in the brand's ultra-premium Obras Maestras collection. Released to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary in 2023, it was developed using insights gathered from hundreds of blending sessions with cigar enthusiasts visiting the factory, resulting in what Joya describes as a "five-out-of-five" blend.  [joyacigars.com], [halfwheel.com]

Specifications

• Vitola: Toro
• Size: 6" × 52
• Packaging: Box of 10 cigars
• Origin: Nicaragua
• Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Format: Soft box-pressed
• Strength: Medium-Full / 4 out of 5
• Collection: Obras Maestras ("Masterpieces") [joyacigars.com], [halfwheel.com], [joyacigars.com]

Blend & Concept

The name Cinco de Cinco translates as"Five out of Five." According to Joya de Nicaragua, master blenders reviewed hundreds of blending records from factory visitors and identified the most consistently preferred tobaccos. Those selections became the foundation for this commemorative blend. [joyacigars.com], [joyacigars.com]

The cigar uses ultra-prime vintage tobaccos, highlighted by a rich Mexican San Andrés wrapper that delivers depth and complexity while preserving balance. [joyacigars.com], [joyacigars.com]

Flavor Profile

The Toro showcases the blend's signature profile of:

• Rich earth
• Dark chocolate
• Cocoa powder
• Espresso
• Oak and cedar
• Black pepper
• Leather
• Subtle natural sweetness
• Long, lingering finish [joyacigars.com], [joyacigars.com], [halfwheel.com]

Smoking Experience

The 6 × 52 Toro is considered the most balanced expression of the blend, offering approximately 75-90 minutes of smoking time.

First Third

• Earthy core
• Cocoa and dark chocolate
• Light pepper

Second Third

• Espresso develops
• Increased sweetness
• Richer San Andrés complexity

Final Third

• Fuller body
• Leather and roasted coffee
• Longer, darker finish with lingering spice

The Toro size provides an excellent balance between wrapper influence and filler complexity, making it an ideal introduction to the Cinco de Cinco line. [joyacigars.com], [halfwheel.com], [joyacigars.com]

Ideal Pairings

This cigar pairs particularly well with:

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

The chocolate and espresso characteristics of the San Andrés wrapper complement rich spirits exceptionally well. [joyacigars.com], [joyacigars.com]

Comparison Within the Obras Maestras Series

The Cinco de Cinco Toro sits on the richer, darker end of the spectrum and appeals to smokers who enjoy robust, flavor-driven cigars without excessive strength. [joyacigars.com], [halfwheel.com]

Overall Impression

Strength: ★★★★☆
Complexity: ★★★★★
Richness: ★★★★★
Construction: ★★★★★

For fans of Padrón 1926, My Father Le Bijou, or Liga Privada No. 9, the Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Toro offers a sophisticated combination of dark chocolate, espresso, earth, and spice in a format that many aficionados consider the optimal expression of the blend.