Plasencia

Nicaragua · Est. 1865

A tobacco-growing dynasty since 1865, Plasencia launched its own luxury brand in 2017 with organic, terroir-driven blends such as Alma Fuerte.

HeadquartersNicaragua
HeritageNicaraguan (Plasencia family)
Founded1865
OwnerThe Plasencia family
Flagship lineAlma Fuerte
Price range$10 – $30
StrengthMedium – Full

Top lines

History

The Plasencia family is one of the oldest and largest tobacco-growing families in the industry, with roots going back to Cuba in the 1800s and generations of farming in Nicaragua and Honduras. For decades they grew tobacco and made cigars for many other well-known brands.

In recent years Plasencia launched its own premium lines under the family name, including the Alma series. The brand emphasizes its deep agricultural heritage and has moved toward organic tobacco farming.

Lines

Alma del Campo

Medium-full organic-leaning blend celebrating the field ("campo").

Alma del Fuego

Part of the Alma series, a Nicaraguan puro grown in the volcanic Ometepe and Estelí regions, offering vibrant spice, citrus and medium-full flavor.

Alma Fuerte

Full-bodied Nicaraguan puro flagship of the Plasencia luxury range.

Año 1865

A refined Plasencia line honoring the family's founding year, offering smooth, complex medium flavor with cedar, nuts and spice.

Cosecha 149

Plasencia's tribute to its 149th tobacco harvest, a medium-full Honduran-forward blend with a Honduran Jamastran wrapper.

Cosecha 151

A follow-up to Cosecha 146, a special-harvest Plasencia blend offering rich, aged, medium-full complexity with cocoa and earth.

Reserva Original

An organically grown, medium-bodied Nicaraguan puro; one of Plasencia's signature releases with a smooth, earthy character.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the Plasencia family?

The Plasencias are one of the oldest and largest tobacco-growing families in the cigar industry, farming in Nicaragua and Honduras for generations.

Where are Plasencia cigars made?

Plasencia grows tobacco and makes cigars in Nicaragua and Honduras, with operations centered in Estelí, Nicaragua.

Did Plasencia make cigars for other brands?

Yes. For decades the family grew tobacco and produced cigars for many other well-known brands before launching their own premium lines.