Joya de Nicaragua
Cuatro Cinco
Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano Criollo wrapper; Dominican binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4½ × 46 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- Joya de Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano Criollo
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 6 · 4½ × 46 to 7½ × 38
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsJoya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco uses a Nicaraguan Habano Criollo wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, an amber ale, or black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco taste like?
Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco uses a Nicaraguan Habano Criollo wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco?
Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco made?
Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco is made in Nicaragua at Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco use?
Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco uses a Nicaraguan Habano Criollo wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 38), Petit Corona (4½ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6¼ × 50), Torpedo (6 × 52) and Doble Robusto (5 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco?
With a criollo wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, an amber ale, or black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco?
Cigars with a similar build include Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua, Drew Estate Liga Privada 10 Seleccion De Mercado and L'Atelier Racine. They share criollo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.