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Reserva Original

Plasencia Reserva Original is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan (certified organic) wrapper; Nicaraguan (certified organic) binder; Nicaraguan (certified organic) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 3⅞ × 48 to 6 × 50.

Maker
Plasencia
Wrapper
Nicaraguan (certified organic)
Binder
Nicaraguan (certified organic)
Filler
Nicaraguan (certified organic)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Plasencia Cigars
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
5 · 3⅞ × 48 to 6 × 50

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Plasencia Reserva Original yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 10 min for a 4.75-inch size.
  • When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

5 in the catalog

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Plasencia Reserva Original questions

How strong is Plasencia Reserva Original?

Plasencia Reserva Original is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Plasencia Reserva Original good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Plasencia Reserva Original made?

Plasencia Reserva Original is made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Plasencia Reserva Original use?

Plasencia Reserva Original uses a Nicaraguan (certified organic) wrapper over a Nicaraguan (certified organic) binder, with Nicaraguan (certified organic) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Plasencia Reserva Original come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Nestico (Petit Panatela) (4½ × 36), Corona Corta (3⅞ × 48), Toro (6 × 50), Robusto (4¾ × 52) and Cortez (Figurado) (5¾ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Plasencia Reserva Original?

For a 4.75-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 10 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What cigars are similar to Plasencia Reserva Original?

Cigars with a similar build include Romeo y Julieta 1875 Connecticut Nicaragua. They share mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.