Plasencia 1865 Alma Fuerte
Plasencia 1865 Alma Fuerte takes the flame without complaint and settles into a draw that feels natural, not something you have to fuss over. There’s a thin line of smoke that hangs in the air a bit longer than you expect from the first pulls. Whatever was buzzing around in your head a few minutes ago starts to slide off to the sides. A soft mix of warm tobacco and light sweetness drifts off the foot as the wrapper warms up. Without really planning to, you slow your breathing down to match its pace.
Flavor and Character
Down in the last stretch the flavors pull in tighter and feel more concentrated You might sit for an extra minute before you realize you haven’t picked up your phone yet. As the burn evens out the flavors start to show more of themselves with touches of coffee, dry cocoa, and a bit of wood weaving together. Nothing really jumps out of line; everything just settles into place.
Moving into the early third the flavors start to show more of themselves mixing gentle pepper with calm, roasted undertones. The result is a profile that feels familiar in a good way. Moving into the early third the blend opens up and feels more sure of itself with hints of earth and toasted grain sliding in quietly. The change is slow, but it makes the cigar feel more complete. Somewhere in the middle the smoke feels less like a test and more like company and what felt like a quick break stretches naturally into a longer sit.
The Experience
Down in the last stretch the blend leans into its darker notes and lets the lighter ones fade back You’re left more with the memory of the time you spent than any one flavor. As the burn evens out the smoke thickens and carries more weight on the palate mixing gentle pepper with calm, roasted undertones. The change is slow, but it makes the cigar feel more complete. When the band is getting close to the heat the flavors pull in tighter and feel more concentrated It leaves a low, steady warmth sitting in the chest for a while after it’s out.
- Taste: Warm cedar, baking spice, and a calm tobacco core that stays steady from start to finish.
- Strength: Medium to Full Bodied
- Rating: 94
- Reddit Notes: Mentioned by smokers who like a cigar that feels straightforward but still has enough movement to stay interesting.
