Description
Plasencia Alma Fuerte
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Sizes Available: Gordo (6″×60), Robusto (5¼″×52), Toro (6¼″×54), Salomón (7″×58), plus box-pressed and hexagon formats
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Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa (Criollo ’98)
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Binder: Nicaraguan
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Fillers: Nicaraguan long-fillers (Condega, Estelí, Jalapa, Ometepe)
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Strength: Medium‑Full to Full
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Flavor Notes:
Dark chocolate, espresso, leather, oak, toast, cocoa, plum, cinnamon, molasses, dried fruit, pepper, musty‑wood depth
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Pairing Notes:
Espresso, aged rum, full-bodied red wine, dark chocolate, nut pastry, porter or stout beer
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Manufacturer: Plasencia Cigars (family-owned farms and factories in Nicaragua since 1865)
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Release: Introduced in 2017 as Plasencia’s flagship Nicaraguan puro, it earned a top‑10 Cigar of the Year mention and a 93-point rating; blends aged tobaccos from four regions and offers unique formats like hexagon and box‑pressed
Privada Storytelling
Epic craftsmanship from root to wrapper
Alma Fuerte lives up to its name—“strong soul”—through its robust blend of aged Nicaraguan Criollo and highland fillers. From first light, it delivers leather and espresso, evolving through dark chocolate, cinnamon, and dried fruit, anchored by oak and toast. The smoke is creamy yet powerful, revealing a full-bodied profile rooted in Plasencia generational expertise and estate aging.
Flavor Journey
First third: Espresso and dark chocolate open on a leather‑led foundation
Second third: Toast emerges with cinnamon‑dust spice and dried fruit
Final third: Oak, molasses, musty‑wood depth finish with lingering pepper
Draw is smooth and satisfying
Burn line holds strong and even
Smoke texture is creamy, dense, and opulent
Why It Belongs in Privada
Alma Fuerte encapsulates the bold legacy of estate growth, aging, and innovation. Its structured depth, format variety, and critical acclaim embrace Privada’s core values: curated heritage, sensory evolution, and premium craftsmanship.