Plasencia · Alma del Campo
New WorldExperiencedPlasencia Alma del Campo Tribu
The Robusto in Plasencia's Alma del Campo line — a Nicaraguan puro of estate-grown Criollo tobacco with sweet tobacco, coffee and cream over an open draw.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Creamy · Earthy
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2023
92/100
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Alma del Campo ("soul of the field") celebrates Plasencia's farms: it's a Nicaraguan puro built entirely from Criollo-seed tobaccos the family grows and ages itself. The Tribu is the line's compact 5 x 52 Robusto — a perfect hour-or-so introduction to the blend.
What it tastes like
This leans into natural sweetness. Expect sweet tobacco and earth up front, then nutty coffee and a soft cream that rounds everything out, with cedar and a little fruit in the background. The spice here is gentle rather than peppery. The draw is famously easy and the smoke is plentiful, which makes it feel relaxed and approachable for a cigar of this quality.
Who it's for
A medium-to-full smoke that's friendly enough for confident newer smokers and satisfying for veterans who want flavor without a fight. Pair it with coffee in the morning or rum later on. As a Nicaraguan puro it's a clean showcase of the country's tobacco — compare it to Havana in Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars. New to cutting a Robusto cleanly? See how to cut a cigar. Log it and rate it in the Casa DNC app, and size up with the Sendero.
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