Plasencia Cigars Reserva Original

Reserva Original

Leaf Enthusiast · Dec 12, 2017

Reserva Original is Plasencia’s entry into the “sweet spot” of the industry’s price points…and the 3rd of 4 reviews of this new company’s blends

Robusto · 4.75″ × 52

Plasencia Reserva Original Corona

Cigar Aficionado · Jan 1, 2023

It takes a bit of imagination to fully appreciate what the Plasencia family was hoping to achieve with this blend. According to the mission statement, this is the type of cigar that the Europeans would have smoked when tobacco was discovered in the New World more than five centuries ago. One can only speculate, but we’d like to think that this is a more refined product than what the Spanish colonials experienced. With a vast inventory of tobacco at their disposal, the Plasencias give us an all-Nicaraguan blend showing a toasty, nutty smoke accented by notes of orange peel, honey, almond paste and baking spices. Flavors resonate on the palate with a charming tea-and-cookie finish.

Lonsdale · 6.25″ × 44 · Medium · Nicaragua

Plasencia Reserva Original Cortez

Cigar Journal · Mar 12, 2024 · Cigar Journal’s Best Buy Cigars Of The Year 2023

5.75″ × 56 · NIC.

Plasencia Reserva Original

Kohnhed · Jan 24, 2022

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 X 44 Corona Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $7.90 ($7.20 at Atlantic Cigar) This cigar has been around for over 4 years. Maybe you’…

Corona · 6.25″ × 44 · Mild/Medium

Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto

Blind Man's Puff · Jul 20, 2020 · July 2017

The Plasencia Reserva Original was released nationally in 2017 at the IPCPR trade show after being a Famous Smoke exclusive for some years before. The claim is that this is the first and only cigar on the market made entirely with tobacco certified by the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) in the same way the Nicarao Indians did this over 500 years prior. This cigar was reviewed blind (no bands) by a panel of at least 4 reviewers. They did not know what they were smoking beforehand. The scores are an average of all the reviewers' scores with outliers removed. All of our cigars reviewed are shipped to the panelists with Boveda packs to ensure optimal smoking experience. Before releasing cigars under their own name in more recent cigars, the Plasencia Cigar Company made cigars for other company that are highly recognizable and grew their tobacco. The tobacco in the blend comes from the Estelí and Jalapa regions. All the tobacco is said to have aged for five years after curing and fermentation. It is available in seven sizes: Churchill (7 x 48) – $9.50, Corona (6 1/4 x 44) – $7.90, Cortez (5 3/4 x 56) – $9, Nestico (4 1/2 x 36) – $4.40, Piramide (6 3/16 x 52) – $9.90, Robusto (4 3/4 x 52) – $7.90, and Toro (6 x 50) – $8.90.

Robusto · 4.75″ × 52 · Medium · Nicaragua

Plasencia Reserva Original

Holt's Staff Reviews · Aug 11, 2023

Today I’m smoking a Plasencia Reserva Original in a 4.75-by-52 Robusto. The Plasencia family is one of the largest growers of premium tobacco throughout Nicaragua and Honduras. They’ve been making cigars for dozens of other brands, including Rocky Patel, Alec Bradley, and Romeo y Julieta. Since 2016, Nestor Plasencia Sr. and his sons, Nestor Jr., Gustavo, and José Luis have been building their own Plasencia Cigars brand, and its popularity continues to grow. Earlier, I reviewed Plasencia 1865 Alma Fuerte Generación V, a large and impressive Figurado that I fully enjoyed.

Plasencia Reserva Original Corona Corta

Halfwheel · Nov 13, 2025 · October 2025

The Plasencia Reserva Original Corona Corta was the linear storyline that I so rarely experience in cigars. For better and worse, that story was a very good start, an average middle, and a slightly below average end. I suspect that this vitola was not created to be the epitome of complexity, though it’s more complex than at least half the cigars I smoke. Unfortunately, that complexity doesn’t guarantee an enjoyable flavor profile from start to finish. I think the cigar is fortunate that the flavor profile of the first third is the one that starts the cigar, because by the end, it’s a shell of itself. For those looking for a quick, half-hour dog walker, this will certainly fit the bill.

3.88″ × 48 · Nicaragua

PLASENCIA RESERVA ORIGINAL

Comedy Cigars Music · Feb 10, 2022

The Reserva offers a first draw of earth, subtle milk chocolate, sugarcane, and wood. Earth and sugar breeze through the retrohale, nearly undetected. Spice, wood, and sugarcane rest on the finish with spice dominating.Clouds of smoke flow from the exhale after an easy draw. Sugarcane and brown sugar tussle a bit for top spot. A touch of honeys

Robusto · 4.75″ × 52

Plasencia Reserva Organica

CigarCzars · Apr 2, 2026

I first reviewed Plasencia Organica cigars for About.com back in 2010. Since the review is no longer available on that website, it has been reprinted below. So why have I decided to resurrect this particular review? Because those cigars that were on the market before February 15, 2007, will not be subject to FDA testing and approval. Since the Plasencia Organica is one of those grandfathered cigars, we may never know how it compares to all of the other cigars that are not certified organic. Wouldn't you like to know if one of the only certified organic cigars on the market today is any healthier than all other cigars, at least in the eyes of the FDA? Before republishing my original review here on CigarCzars.com, I smoked another Plasencia Organica Piramide cigar during January 2017, to see if my original observations relating to that particular vitola have changed. I would now consider the cigar to be mild-to-medium rather than medium bodied. Since there are now more stronger cigars on the market than during 2010, my fullness scale may have actually shifted more than the body of that particular cigar. The Piramide had a very good draw right from the start, and an enjoyable sweet and woodsy flavor. However, the sweetness faded a bit after 15 minutes, and was not quite as satisfying thereafter, but was still good. It took me 55 minutes to smoke the cigar down to two inches remaining. During that time, the cigar held a long ash and had an even burn, and did not require any relights nor touch-ups. I did enjoy the Piramide vitola a bit more than the other sizes sampled in my original review, and now rate it with a solid 3.75 points on a 5-point scale (there were only half-star increments on About.com). It is noted that the Nesticos size (4 3/16 x 36) became available after my original review (below), and that the test flight sampler may no longer be available. Prices listed in my original review are no longer current. Original Review of Plasencia Organica Cigars(Written During July 2010) Plasencia Organica cigars are the original 100% certified organic cigars. These cigars are Nicaraguan puros, with all the tobacco grown on Nestor Plasencia's organic farms in Jalapa and Esteli. The cigars are available in a number of various shapes and sizes. I was fortunate enough to obtain a "test flight" containing five different sizes, from Gary Korb of the Famous Smoke Shop. All of the sample cigars provided had natural wrappers. Before writing this review, I smoked all of the Plasencia Organica cigars in the test flight, as follows: Plasencia Organica cigars are medium-bodied, and all began with an enjoyable toasty/woodsy flavor, with just a hint of natural tobacco sweetness. However, except for the Piramide, the flavors started to fade and become bland after about 15 to 20 minutes into each cigar. I would say that a near 4-star taste at the beginning declined to 3-stars by the end, for an average rating of 3½ stars for each cigar, with the exception of the Piramide. Although the taste of the Piramide did not deteriorate like the other sizes, its initial taste was not quite as enjoyable as the others, and maintained an almost constant flavor of 3½ stars throughout the duration of the smoke. With the exception of the Toro, all cigars burned evenly and did not require any relights or touch-ups. For some reason, the Toro needed a touch-up light about every 10 minutes to even out the burn. In addition, the Piramide burned a little faster than the other sizes, and had a draw that was a little loose for the first 10 minutes or so. All of the other cigars had good draws, but the Corona did not deliver as generous a volume of smoke as the other sizes. All cigars held a medium-to-long ash and in general, were well constructed. I smoked all cigars down to around 2" to 2½" remaining. My smoke time for each cigar is indicated in the above introduction. Since organic cigars are somewhat unique, and cost more to produce than other handmade cigars, expect to pay a premium price for the peace of mind derived from knowing that your cigars are free of residue from chemicals and pesticides. This is a similar choice to buying organic food, but since organic cigars still contain naturally toxic substances such as nicotine and tar, is it worth paying a premium for a product that can still be hazardous to your health? This is a personal choice, and only you can decide. There is no such thing as a 100% certified healthy cigar, but there is still a measure of degree. For example, handmade cigars should be healthier than machine made cigars that contain preservatives, additives, and substances other than tobacco, while organic cigars should be healthier than handmade cigars containing tobacco that was grown with chemical fertilizers and/or sprayed with chemical pesticides.

Toro · 4.19″ × 36