Plasencia Reserva Original Corona

2022  Rank: 25    Rating: 92    Made by: Plasencia Cigars, S.A.

Five hundred years ago the NicaraoIndians made completely organic tobacco. No cigar maker in modern times has matched that feat, until now.  

Taking a page from the Nicarao, Plasencia has created the first cigar ever to be made from completely organic tobacco, as certified by Organic Crop Improvement Organization.   

Farmed from the Esteliand Jalapa regions of Nicaragua, this organic tobacco was cured, fermented, and then aged for five years before being blended. The result of this is a medium strength cigar that lasts for a solid hour and a half when smoked at a traditional pace. What you get during that hour and a half is a blend of flavors that will tickle your palate.   

It opens with strong mandarin and fresh baked bread notes, transitioning into a more complex blend of creaminess and sharp pepper, and culminating in a burst of spices, cheese bread, dried mango, and almond milk, this is a tasty journey for the palate.

The dried mango and a hint of pepper remain for the tail end of the stick. The fruit and creaminess of this cigar truly stands out, making it one that we recommend.  

The recommendation to pair this cigar with brunches or desserts is fitting, given its fruity and creamy elements. However, it seems like a versatile cigar that could complement various occasions and moods, given its unique flavor profile and the rarity of being made entirely from organic tobacco.