Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Vitola: Robustus (5 ¼ x 52)
Strength: Medium
Purchase Link: Plasencia Alma Fuerte
PLASENCIA ALMA FUERTE REVIEW – DOM
Summary: A sumptuous start of chocolate-dipped graham cracker hits me like the crack of a bat on a home run ball; I already know I want a box of these. Continuing with textured notes of brown sugar, chocolatey peanut butter, and barbecue sauce, this cigar oozes with richness.
The second half flavors detour from the sweeter side in favor of the wild side: campfire and rhubarb. Old McDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-Oh baby that was some good gravy.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Reese’s Puffs Cereal
Pairing Suggestion: Mexican hot chocolate
Perceived Strength: Medium
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Box
PLASENCIA ALMA FUERTE REVIEW – RICH
Summary: This cigar brought vegetal notes along with black pepper, leather, clove, milk chocolate, and caramel. As the cigar went on, it got creamier. This is one to smoke slowly, though - any hint of going too quickly added bitterness into the profile right away. So take your time with it.
The burn was just a bit wavy near the beginning, but otherwise the construction was right on. No issues to speak of.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Relaxed weekend mornings
Pairing Suggestion: Coffee and a newspaper
Perceived Strength: Medium
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack
PLASENCIA ALMA FUERTE REVIEW – BEN
Summary: Espresso bitterness and wheat toastiness to start; muted taste but not unfamiliar. Didn’t take me long to drop filler in my lap. Lol! After the smoothness wears off, a gritty earth and leather combo shook me. My mouth is drying as I type; I'm smoking this thinking of all the people I know who'd LOVE an earthy, dirty, and the subtle natural sweetness a maduro has to offer.
I could sell this cigar with my eyes closed. I just wouldn't sell it to me.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Watching a show u know the words to; over and over again
Pairing Suggestion: Lots of water
Perceived Strength: Medium
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack
Participants in this blind review were completely unaware of the cigar they were evaluating until all submissions were received and processed. Each participant was asked to answer a summary paragraph, an if/than statement, a pairing suggestion, and a purchase suggestion. Cigars were provided by Small Batch with only the expectations of candid responses. All pictures, information, and formatting were completed by a Coordinator outside of the reviewing process.
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