Plasencia Alma Fuerte Robustus I
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Blog post of review: https://tinytimblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/plasencia-alma-fuerte-robustus-i-5-12-x.html
(Description taken from Cigar-coop.com website)
Late in 2016, the Plasencia family announced it was taking its very own cigar brand to market, Plasencia Cigars. While the family had branded some cigars before, the establishment of Plasencia Cigars was still a big step as now not only would they be producing their own brand, but they would now be distributing to market. Today we take a look at the first line released by Plasencia Cigars, the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V. It’s a cigar that pays homage to the rich history of the family and showcases some of the innovation the brand is bringing to the table.
The Plasencias are well known in the tobacco business as growers and manufacturers spanning five generations of experience. The family traces its heritage in the tobacco business back to 1865 when Don Eduardo Plasencia left the Canary Islands and went to Cuba where he started growing tobacco. Following the Cuban Revolution, the family went to Central America where they started growing tobacco in Nicaragua. In 1978, the family faced another challenge when the Sandinistas burned down their farms during the Nicaraguan Revolution, and they started over again in Honduras. By 1986, Nestor Plasencia Sr. would enter the manufacturing side of the business. Keeping their farms in Honduras, the family returned to Nicaragua in 1990 and would once again grow tobacco there. Today with Nestor Andrés Plasencia at the company helm, the Plasencias produce 40 million cigar a year in four factories using tobacco from eight plantations.
Alma Fuerte was the first in a planned five-part series of “Alma” cigars. The name translates to “Strong Soul” – something that reflects the passion of the Plasencias in the cigar business. Alma Fuerte is an ultra-premium line featuring some of the best tobaccos the Plasencias have set aside over a decade ago. Since then, the company has added the second installment, Alma de Campo.
In addition, the Plasencias went all out on the packaging – creating a box that can be reused as a keepsake ashtray.
Blend Profile
For the Alma Fuerte, the Plasencias opted to release a 100% Nicaraguan puro blend. It’s a line that is Criollo ’98-centric. The tobaccos are from Plasencia farms in the four main growing regions of Nicaragua: Condega, Estelí, Jalapa, and Ometepe. The cigar is produced at the Plasencia S.A. factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Plasencia SA)
Vitolas Available
The Alma Fuerte is available in four sizes. Each cigar is presented in ten-count boxes. The vitola names pay homage to three different generations of the Plasencias.
Néstor IV: 6 1/4 x 54 (Toro)
Generación V: 7 x 58 (Salomon)
Sixto II: 6 x 60 (Hexágano)
Robustus I: 5 1/2 x 52 REVIEWED TODAY
Each of the four sizes are box pressed. The Néstor IV is a traditional box-pressed Toro. The Sixto II is actually a six-sided box-press.
Thank you for watching the Tim Rollins review of the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Robustus I and subscribe to the blog;
https://tinytimblog.blogspot.com
Rating system:
93+ Would buy again
90 would smoke again
85 might smoke again/not buy
Less than 85 would not smoke again
For a great deal on handrolled cigars from Miami and Tampa visit the link below to Cigar Bundles of Miami. Use code TIMROLLINS for 15% off any purchase! Use code TIM25 for 25% off any item in the Tampa Blends section.
https://www.cigarbundlesofmiami.com/?ref=Timrollins
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Here is a list of a few of the cigar accessories that I use daily.
PerfecDraw Tool: https://amzn.to/2C1iblX
Vertigo lighters: https://amzn.to/33vVQsi
Xikar Xi2 cutter: https://amzn.to/39ZQsPc
Cigar Oasis Plus 3.0: https://amzn.to/2Xy0wd4
Smoke Buddy: https://amzn.to/2XynuRr
To help keep these reviews going please donate using PayPal and send your donation to ticotych@hotmail.com, or go to the blog and use the link in the sidebar. (Use the web version of the blog)
Blog post of review: https://tinytimblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/plasencia-alma-fuerte-robustus-i-5-12-x.html
(Description taken from Cigar-coop.com website)
Late in 2016, the Plasencia family announced it was taking its very own cigar brand to market, Plasencia Cigars. While the family had branded some cigars before, the establishment of Plasencia Cigars was still a big step as now not only would they be producing their own brand, but they would now be distributing to market. Today we take a look at the first line released by Plasencia Cigars, the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V. It’s a cigar that pays homage to the rich history of the family and showcases some of the innovation the brand is bringing to the table.
The Plasencias are well known in the tobacco business as growers and manufacturers spanning five generations of experience. The family traces its heritage in the tobacco business back to 1865 when Don Eduardo Plasencia left the Canary Islands and went to Cuba where he started growing tobacco. Following the Cuban Revolution, the family went to Central America where they started growing tobacco in Nicaragua. In 1978, the family faced another challenge when the Sandinistas burned down their farms during the Nicaraguan Revolution, and they started over again in Honduras. By 1986, Nestor Plasencia Sr. would enter the manufacturing side of the business. Keeping their farms in Honduras, the family returned to Nicaragua in 1990 and would once again grow tobacco there. Today with Nestor Andrés Plasencia at the company helm, the Plasencias produce 40 million cigar a year in four factories using tobacco from eight plantations.
Alma Fuerte was the first in a planned five-part series of “Alma” cigars. The name translates to “Strong Soul” – something that reflects the passion of the Plasencias in the cigar business. Alma Fuerte is an ultra-premium line featuring some of the best tobaccos the Plasencias have set aside over a decade ago. Since then, the company has added the second installment, Alma de Campo.
In addition, the Plasencias went all out on the packaging – creating a box that can be reused as a keepsake ashtray.
Blend Profile
For the Alma Fuerte, the Plasencias opted to release a 100% Nicaraguan puro blend. It’s a line that is Criollo ’98-centric. The tobaccos are from Plasencia farms in the four main growing regions of Nicaragua: Condega, Estelí, Jalapa, and Ometepe. The cigar is produced at the Plasencia S.A. factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Plasencia SA)
Vitolas Available
The Alma Fuerte is available in four sizes. Each cigar is presented in ten-count boxes. The vitola names pay homage to three different generations of the Plasencias.
Néstor IV: 6 1/4 x 54 (Toro)
Generación V: 7 x 58 (Salomon)
Sixto II: 6 x 60 (Hexágano)
Robustus I: 5 1/2 x 52 REVIEWED TODAY
Each of the four sizes are box pressed. The Néstor IV is a traditional box-pressed Toro. The Sixto II is actually a six-sided box-press.
Thank you for watching the Tim Rollins review of the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Robustus I and subscribe to the blog;
https://tinytimblog.blogspot.com
Rating system:
93+ Would buy again
90 would smoke again
85 might smoke again/not buy
Less than 85 would not smoke again
For a great deal on handrolled cigars from Miami and Tampa visit the link below to Cigar Bundles of Miami. Use code TIMROLLINS for 15% off any purchase! Use code TIM25 for 25% off any item in the Tampa Blends section.
https://www.cigarbundlesofmiami.com/?ref=Timrollins
You can find me on the social medias here
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tiny_Tim
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timrollins/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.rollins.773
Here is a list of a few of the cigar accessories that I use daily.
PerfecDraw Tool: https://amzn.to/2C1iblX
Vertigo lighters: https://amzn.to/33vVQsi
Xikar Xi2 cutter: https://amzn.to/39ZQsPc
Cigar Oasis Plus 3.0: https://amzn.to/2Xy0wd4
Smoke Buddy: https://amzn.to/2XynuRr
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