Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Puro Sabor Edition

📌 Brand: Joya de Nicaragua
📌 Line: Cuatro Cinco Puro Sabor Edition
📌 Size: Toro (6" × 50)
📌 Weight: 18.3 g
📌 Age: 3 years
📌 Origin: Nicaragua

Tasting Notes

• Oak & Earth – Deep woody foundation with earthy balance

• Dark Chocolate – Bittersweet richness that lingers

• Roasted Nuts – Warm, toasty undertones

• Spice Medley – Black pepper with hints of cinnamon

First Impressions

The Cuatro Cinco Puro Sabor Edition presents itself with elegance — a dark, oily Nicarguan wrapper and flawless construction. Pre-light aromas bring cedar, cocoa, and a touch of raisin sweetness, hinting at a sophisticated profile.

Smoking Experience

• First Third – Opens with oak and roasted nuts, accented by a restrained pepper note. Dark chocolate slowly builds.

• Second Third – Complexity deepens as earthy tones blend with cocoa and a touch of cinnamon spice.

• Final Third – Pepper grows bolder, oak remains firm, and chocolate richness lingers into a refined finish.

Pairings

• Alcohol – Ron Zacapa 23 Rum – molasses, dried fruit, and vanilla intertwine beautifully with the chocolate and nutty notes.

• Tea – Pu-erh Tea – earthy, smooth depth enhances the cigar’s foundation while balancing its peppery finish.

Music Pairing

• “El Cóndor Pasa” – Los Incas.

  Traditional tones that echo the heritage of the smoke.

Final Thoughts

The Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Puro Sabor Edition is a refined, complex Nicaraguan puro with layers of oak, earth, chocolate, and spice. A balanced yet bold celebration cigar that rewards slow, attentive smoking.

Final Score: 8/10
Why not a 10?

• While beautifully crafted and flavorful, its intensity may overshadow some of the subtle transitions. A near-masterpiece with unmistakable character.

• Relight once in the last third