Habano wrapper · Medium to full
Plasencia Alma del Fuego: flavour profile and cigars like it
Plasencia Alma del Fuego is a medium to full hand-made cigar. It has a Nicaraguan sun grown (Jalapa) wrapper over Nicaraguan filler. Published tasting notes mention earth, coffee, cacao, herbs, sweet spices and charred oak.
On our flavour map it leans toward cocoa and coffee, with earth and leather behind it. If you like it, the closest matches are León Jimenes Guillermo León and Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series (Natural).
What does Plasencia Alma del Fuego taste like?
- earth
- coffee
- cacao
- herbs
- sweet spices
- charred oak
How strong is it, and what's in it?
| Wrapper | Nicaraguan sun grown (Jalapa) |
|---|---|
| Binder | Nicaraguan |
| Filler | Nicaraguan |
| Strength | Medium to full |
| Made by | Plasencia (Nicaragua) |
| Sizes | Candente Robusto 5x50 · Concepcion Toro 6x54 · Flama Panatela 6.5x38 |
Strength here means nicotine, which mostly comes from the filler. Wrapper colour is not a strength guide.
What smokers and critics say
Smokers like: smooth, mild to medium, even burn and excellent flavor.
Scores as published by the retailer or magazine. Themes are our summary of the reviews, not quotes. We don't score cigars ourselves.
Cigars like Plasencia Alma del Fuego
- León Jimenes Guillermo León77% flavour matchHabano wrapper · FullSame Habano wrapper style, more pepper and spice, less hay and herbs, a step stronger.
- Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series (Natural)76% flavour matchHabano wrapper · Medium to fullSame Habano wrapper style, Nicaraguan filler too, more earth and leather, less hay and herbs, same strength.
- Rocky Patel Sixty76% flavour matchSan Andrés wrapper · MediumNicaraguan filler too, more cocoa and coffee, less hay and herbs, a step milder.
- Casa Turrent 1880 Edición Limitada76% flavour matchSan Andrés wrapper · MediumMore cocoa and coffee, less hay and herbs, a step milder.
- E.P. Carrillo Allegiance75% flavour matchSumatra wrapper · Medium to fullNicaraguan filler too, less caramel sweetness, same strength.
Matched on eight flavour axes plus body, within one strength step. One cigar per brand.