Origin : Nicaragua Format : Robusto Size : 4.75 x 52 Wrapper : Nicaragua Binder : Nicaragua Filler : Nicaragua Hand-Made Price : ~$7 each
This cigar caught my interest because it’s a Nicaraguan puro, but I heard that it was a lot milder than most. It’s also part of a “certified” organically grown and cured line, and those were both points of interest. It comes in seven different sizes: 6×50 (Toro), 6.25×44 (Corona), 6.25×52 (Piramide), 4.75×52 (Robusto), 7×48 (Churchill), 4.5×36 (Nesticos), and 4.25×40 (Tins). I gave the Robusto a try to see if it would be as interesting as I hoped. And guess what—it was.
Appearance : [rating:4.75/5] (4.75)
The Plasencia Reserva Organica Robusto is a nice-looking cigar with a medium brown wrapper leaf. It feels surprisingly dry; there’s not a lot of oil on the wrapper at all. The veins are quite fine and hardly visible, and there are only a few of them. It feels a little dense and heavy, which has me slightly concerned, but overall it looks good with a solid triple cap. It has a nice sturdy feel to it.
Construction : [rating:5/5]
I was actually surprised this turned out to be a 5/5. I expected to have a problem with the draw. At first, it was indeed a bit on the tight side, but after a few puffs it opened up nicely and offered me just enough resistance. The burn line was amazingly straight, and I barely needed to make any corrections. The ash was white and hung on until the halfway point. Very nice construction, especially with that razor sharp burn!
Flavor : [rating:4/5]
The flavors really are as mild as they were advertised to be. In the first third, I pick up toasted cedar with a trace of creamy nutmeg. The cedar is definitely the dominant note, taking front and center stage. In the middle third, there is a lovely sweetness that stays subtle and never takes over the flavors, which remain nicely balanced. There is a hint of something flowery. The aroma of the smoke is sweet and cool, with a hint of peppermint or menthol. I don’t detect this in the flavors until I get to the final third, at which point the mint becomes identifiable, adding a delightful chill. The entire time, the cigar remains rather mild, which really is surprising for a Nicaraguan stogie like this. I can’t really think of another cigar off the top of my head that is similar to this, and it is great having a new experience.
So why did I take a star off? Well, the flavors are at times a bit bland, especially in the first third, which really is very close to being straight-up cedar (great if you love cedar, I suppose). I openly admit though this could just be my own taste perception.
Value : [rating:4.5/5]
You can get the Plasencia Reserva Organica Robusto for around $6-$7 a stick, which is quite a reasonable price for an interesting and unique cigar.
Overall Rating : [rating:4.25/5] (4.25)
My feelings about the Plasencia Reserva Organica Robusto were largely positive, though slightly mixed at times. The construction is incredible, the value is excellent, and it’s undeniably a different kind of Nicaraguan puro. The only detractor was the occasional blandness, though it might only be my palate as I tend to like stronger cigars. But if you love mild stogies and especially if you are a cedar fan, you can’t go wrong with a box of these.
Cigar Inspector
Origin : Nicaragua
Format : Robusto
Size : 4.75 x 52
Wrapper : Nicaragua
Binder : Nicaragua
Filler : Nicaragua
Hand-Made
Price : ~$7 each
This cigar caught my interest because it’s a Nicaraguan puro, but I heard that it was a lot milder than most. It’s also part of a “certified” organically grown and cured line, and those were both points of interest. It comes in seven different sizes: 6×50 (Toro), 6.25×44 (Corona), 6.25×52 (Piramide), 4.75×52 (Robusto), 7×48 (Churchill), 4.5×36 (Nesticos), and 4.25×40 (Tins). I gave the Robusto a try to see if it would be as interesting as I hoped. And guess what—it was.
Appearance : [rating:4.75/5] (4.75)
The Plasencia Reserva Organica Robusto is a nice-looking cigar with a medium brown wrapper leaf. It feels surprisingly dry; there’s not a lot of oil on the wrapper at all. The veins are quite fine and hardly visible, and there are only a few of them. It feels a little dense and heavy, which has me slightly concerned, but overall it looks good with a solid triple cap. It has a nice sturdy feel to it.
Construction : [rating:5/5]
I was actually surprised this turned out to be a 5/5. I expected to have a problem with the draw. At first, it was indeed a bit on the tight side, but after a few puffs it opened up nicely and offered me just enough resistance. The burn line was amazingly straight, and I barely needed to make any corrections. The ash was white and hung on until the halfway point. Very nice construction, especially with that razor sharp burn!
Flavor : [rating:4/5]
The flavors really are as mild as they were advertised to be. In the first third, I pick up toasted cedar with a trace of creamy nutmeg. The cedar is definitely the dominant note, taking front and center stage. In the middle third, there is a lovely sweetness that stays subtle and never takes over the flavors, which remain nicely balanced. There is a hint of something flowery. The aroma of the smoke is sweet and cool, with a hint of peppermint or menthol. I don’t detect this in the flavors until I get to the final third, at which point the mint becomes identifiable, adding a delightful chill. The entire time, the cigar remains rather mild, which really is surprising for a Nicaraguan stogie like this. I can’t really think of another cigar off the top of my head that is similar to this, and it is great having a new experience.
So why did I take a star off? Well, the flavors are at times a bit bland, especially in the first third, which really is very close to being straight-up cedar (great if you love cedar, I suppose). I openly admit though this could just be my own taste perception.
Value : [rating:4.5/5]
You can get the Plasencia Reserva Organica Robusto for around $6-$7 a stick, which is quite a reasonable price for an interesting and unique cigar.
Overall Rating : [rating:4.25/5] (4.25)
My feelings about the Plasencia Reserva Organica Robusto were largely positive, though slightly mixed at times. The construction is incredible, the value is excellent, and it’s undeniably a different kind of Nicaraguan puro. The only detractor was the occasional blandness, though it might only be my palate as I tend to like stronger cigars. But if you love mild stogies and especially if you are a cedar fan, you can’t go wrong with a box of these.
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