Plasencia
Year of the Horse
Plasencia Year of the Horse is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan (Jalapa, organic) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan & Honduran filler. It comes in one listed size, 7 × 58.
- Maker
- Plasencia
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan (Jalapa, organic)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan & Honduran
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Plasencia Cigars
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 7 × 58
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Plasencia Year of the Horse yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
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How strong is Plasencia Year of the Horse?
Plasencia Year of the Horse is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Plasencia Year of the Horse good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Plasencia Year of the Horse made?
Plasencia Year of the Horse is made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Plasencia Year of the Horse use?
Plasencia Year of the Horse uses a Nicaraguan (Jalapa, organic) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan & Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Plasencia Year of the Horse come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Parejo (Gordo) (7 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Plasencia Year of the Horse?
For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Year of the Horse?
Cigars with a similar build include Alec Bradley American Sun Grown, CAO Nicaragua and Nat Sherman Panamericana. They share medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.