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Team Cigar Review: Plasencia Alma del Cielo Boreal

I really liked the Plasencia Alma del Cielo Boreal. I loved how balanced this cigar was and how filling it was at the same time. It was not too much with strength and body, and the flavors offered an enjoyable experience from start to finish. The burn and draw were great, and I loved the barnyard, wood, spice, cream and earth qualities. It showed the quality of Nicaraguan tobacco, the classic flavors of Nicaraguan tobacco, and the elegance of Nicaraguan tobacco that we are not often gifted.

Seth Geise, August 11, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Plasencia Cosecha 151 San Diego

The Plasencia Cosecha 151 San Diego did a great job of providing a meaty and rustic flavor experience. The darker notes had the ability to create a thick and layered palate (the kind where even having food will not help). I'll gladly smoke more of these.

Jiunn Liu, March 4, 2024

Cigar News: Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Eduardo I Begins Shipping

The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Eduardo I is now shipping to retailers. Available in a Toro Box Pressed 6 1/4 x 54, the vitola named Eduardo I is in dedication to the very first generation of the Plasencia tobacco family. The new vitola was introduced to retailers in July at the 2022 PCA in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Aaron Loomis, September 9, 2022

Team Cigar Review: Plasencia Cosecha 149 La Vega

I equate the experience with the Plasencia Cosecha 149 La Vega to drinking a nice high rye bourbon, focusing on a nuanced blend of spices, but also having enough softer flavors of roasted nuts. The spice delivery was unique and not your traditional spices, centered around baking spices, white pepper spice and a hint of Chinese five spice. Well done and will be back for more.

Jiunn Liu, March 16, 2022

Cigar News: Plasencia Year of the Tiger Begins Shipping

Plasencia Cigars announces that the limited release “Year of the Tiger” is now shipping. This launch was unveiled at the Tobacco Plus Expo which took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center this past January. In the Chinese Zodiac this is the Year of the Tiger and the Plascencia's felt it apt to introduce a cigar which symbolizes values upheld by the family.

Aaron Loomis, February 22, 2022

Cigar News: Plasencia Cosecha 149 Begins Shipping

The Plasencia Cosecha 149 is a Box-Pressed Honduran puro using tobacco from the Plasencia family’s various Honduran farms. This medium to full-bodied blend features plenty of spice and toasty crispness (which is unique to Honduran tobacco). The smoking experience changes to a smoother, balanced middle finish. Housed in 10-count boxes the Cosecha 149 boasts a beautifully designed copper foil band.

Aaron Loomis, November 17, 2021

Cigar News: Plasencia Alma del Fuego Three Pack Sampler Begins Shipping

The Plasencia Alma de Fuego 3-pack’s packaging sports deep black and rich red colors which represents the black volcanic soil, fire, lava, and passion. The three vitolas include the Alma del Fuego Candente (5X50), Flama (61/2 X38), and the 93 rated Concepcion (6X54).

Aaron Loomis, March 16, 2021

Cigar News: Plasencia Alma Fuerte Sixto I Hexagon Colorado Claro Begins Shipping

Plasencia Cigars announces that the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Sixto I Hexagon – Colorado Claro is shipping to retailers. This blend, a line extension to the Plasencia Alma Fuerte brand, features a unique smoking experience by combining Plasencia’s innovative Hexagon shape with ten-year aged tobacco.

Aaron Loomis, January 6, 2021

Cigar News: Plasencia Year of the Ox Announced for Non-U.S. Market

Plasencia Cigars announces the release of the limited edition the “Year of the Ox”. The cigar brand commemorates the Chinese New Year this coming February 12, 2021, which is the start of the “Year of the Ox”. The Year of the Ox will be a limited-edition brand offered only in a 7X58 Salomon vitola and exclusive to the International market.

Aaron Loomis, November 12, 2020

Cigar News: Plasencia Alma Del Campo Travesia Box Press Begins Shipping

Smokers of the Alma del Campo Travesia Box Press will experience an even creamier and smoother version, of the Alma de Campo series. This blend is a Nicaraguan puro created with tobaccos curated from the vast Plasencia tobacco portfolio. The Alma del Campo series of cigars is known for its perfect balance, complex flavors, delivering notes of coffee and nuts. It is a very creamy cigar, with a hint of spice.

Aaron Loomis, September 24, 2020