Dipping your toes into Plasencia's universe? This 5-cigar sampler is like speed-dating their top blends without the commitment of a full box. You'll get playground picks like the earthy Alma del Campo and powerhouse Alma Fuerte packed into one no-pressure trial pack. Medium-strength Nicaraguan/Honduran hybrids dominate the mix - expect 5"-7" sticks with assorted ring gauges, each wrapped in oily Ecuadorian leaves. At $99 for five premiums, it's an affordable intro to their 150-year-old tobacco legacy.
Product Parameters
- Brand: Plasencia Cigars
- Price: $99.00
- Count: Pack of 5
- Shape: Assorted (Robusto to Churchill)
- Size: 5" - 7" length
- Ring: 48-52 gauge
- Strength: Medium (Nicaraguan-forward)
Tasting Dynamics
Cold Draw
- Pre-light earthiness with raisin sweetness
- Alma Fuerte shows peppery tingle on lips
- Reserva Original's hay-like aroma
First Third
- Burnt caramel core with cedar plank smokiness
- Cosecha 146's creamy cashew transition
- Balanced smoke output - no dragon exhales
Mid Burn
- Alma del Campo's herbal shift (think damp tea leaves)
- Interrupted by Alma Fuerte's sudden espresso jolt
- White pepper retrohale common in Nicaraguan binders
Final Third
- Leathery undertones overpower initial sweetness
- Reserva Original develops cinnamon stick finish
- Minimal tar buildup except on fastest puffs
Similar Samplers
- Padron Serie 1926 (5½"x52) - Nicaraguan coffee bean punch
- My Father Le Bijou 1922 (6"x52) - Earthier, less sweetness
- Oliva Serie V Melanio (7"x50) - Creamier transition
- Arturo Fuente Opus X (5¼"x50) - Floral Dominican contrast
Starter Tips
Newbie-Friendly Approach
- Smoke Reserva Original first - smoother entry point
- Pair Alma Fuerte with high-proof bourbon to cut intensity
- Use 68% humidity packs for Honduran/Nicaraguan hybrids
