Credit: Bob the Cigar Guy – YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BobTheCigarGuyCigarReviews
A Toast to Balance and Boldness
A cigar can leave an impression on you with its amazing strength, or with its captivating complexities. The Cinco de Cinco created by Joya de Nicaragua, in honor of the company’s 55 year anniversary, is capable of offering you both— cigars that sing and not shout. The Cinquo de Cinco has a bold Mexican San Andres wrapper, has Nicaraguan roots, and is a medium-to-full bodied cigar with rich tastes which offer a smooth and gentle experience.
To dig deeper into this blend, we turned to the ever-charismatic Bob the Cigar Guy, whose insightful and unfiltered take on the Cinco de Cinco has already become a must-watch review on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BobTheCigarGuyCigarReviews
Heritage & Craftsmanship: The Legacy of Joya de Nicaragua
Founded in 1968, Joya de Nicaragua is the oldest cigar factory in Nicaragua and one of the most respected names in the premium cigar industry. It was the first Nicaraguan brand to gain international acclaim, and it has weathered revolutions, embargoes, and economic upheaval — all while maintaining an unflinching commitment to quality.
As Bob quotes in his review, “They not only have lineage and pedigree… they have unwavering quality.” In the Cinco de Cinco, a cigar prepared with painstaking care to the vision of the original master blender, that commitment is clear. But it isn’t only the recipe; it’s about uniformity as well. “When I pick up this cigar, I know it’s going to taste just like my last cigar like this,” Bob exclaims, “Because I know they’re following the recipe.”
Rich, Layered, and Remarkably Balanced
The first draw is enough to start announcing Cinco de Cinco, it has a smack that is not forceful but completely self-assured. Mid puff, Bob exclaims, “oh my gosh, that smack you receive in the beginning… then minerality, pepper, leathers and a hint of tininess.”
This cigar brings together a robust foundation of Nicaraguan filler and binder tobaccos with a dark, oily Mexican San Andrés wrapper that adds richness and earth. Bob praises its balance: “You got that espresso note, you got those leathers, you got that black pepper… but not too much of anything. It dances.”
Indeed, the cigar performs a careful dance — as Bob puts it — “between medium-to-light and medium-to-full.” It’s accessible to seasoned smokers who enjoy nuanced profiles but powerful enough to satisfy those looking for substance.
Real-World Perspective: A Cigar for the Connoisseur of Balance
In true Bob the Cigar Guy style, he draws a culinary analogy that hits the mark: “It doesn’t feel like a four-course German dinner… but it also doesn’t feel like one of them little wedge salads.”
If you enjoy cigars that live at the extremes — ultra-light Connecticut shades or powerhouse Ligero bombs — this may not be for you. But if you crave complexity, finesse, and consistency in every stick, the Cinco de Cinco is your kind of cigar.
Bob, who has visited the Joya de Nicaragua factory, also notes the familial atmosphere and high standards that define the company. From sorting and fermentation to rolling and quality control, the factory functions with precision and heart — “like clockwork,” he says. It’s this dedication that ensures the Cinco de Cinco doesn’t just taste good — it tastes right.
A Celebration Worth Lighting Up
Like Joya de Nicaragua’s symbol of modernity, the Cinco de Cinco cigar synthesis exemplifies the company’s approach to traditions and contemporaneity. It signals legacy, articulates precision and fuses the past with the present.
Bob did not hold back and went straight with a bang, “This cigar delivers balance, flavor, taste, and everything else to make you go ‘Y Cinco de Cinco, I’m glad I met you’.”
So, just light one up and enjoy the dance, and if you’re feeling lucky, cast a few words at your cigar.
As Bob says with a smile, “It’s okay to talk to your cigars. Just don’t do it in public.”
Cigar Details
- Name: Cinco de Cinco
- Brand: Joya de Nicaragua
- Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
- Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan
- Strength: Medium to Full
- Profile Notes: Espresso, leather, black pepper, mineral, earthy
- Best For: Connoisseurs seeking balance and complexity
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