Boxed in sleek black packaging with golden accents, the Plasencia Cosecha 151 La Tradicion Toro arrives as a 5 7/8" x 54 parejo commemorating the family's 151st tobacco harvest. This all-Honduran puro sports a glistening wrapper that begs to be smoked - but let's talk about what happens after lighting.
First Third: The initial draws hit with white pepper through the nose, settling into roasted coffee bean dominance. Construction shines with razor-sharp burn lines despite the oily wrapper. Draw resistance sits at goldilocks zone - not too tight, not too airy.
Middle Third: Earth tones emerge beneath the coffee core, reminiscent of fresh-tilled soil after rain. Retrohale reveals hidden baking spices while the ash holds firm past two inches. Smoke output increases noticeably, requiring more frequent purges.
Final Third: Dark chocolate bitterness balances the sweet cedar undertones. Nicotine strength becomes pronounced at the 45-minute mark - novice smokers should pair with sugary drinks. The last inch develops slight tar buildup, signaling optimal stopping point.
Grown in Honduras' Jamastran Valley volcanic soil, the tobaccos underwent 5-year fermentation before rolling in Plasencia's San Judas factory. The 151 harvest designation refers specifically to 2016 leaves used in this commemorative blend, showcasing the family's seed preservation efforts since 1895.
