Plasencia's crowning achievement is even better than you can expect.

#9 Cigar of 2017—'93' Rated by Cigar Aficionado.

One of the largest growers of premium tobacco in the world, the Plasencia family has been a part of cigar-making trade for over 155 years. They roll for over 30 different brands, but also release their own blends, now at the helm of the fifth generation: Néstor Andrés, Gustavo, and José Luis Plasencia. 

A Nicaraguan puro, the 1865 Alma Fuerte celebrates family history, with each vitola representing a different generation. It’s a unique blend comprised of their top aged tobaccos grown in the vibrant soils of Jalapa, Condega Estelí, and Ometepe, resulting in bright and bold flavors. Medium to full-bodied, you’ll experience notes of dark chocolate, plum, and cinnamon, with an earthy finish highlighted by oak and molasses. Small-batch and expertly-crafted, this one is a winner through and through.