Is the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I a good cigar for beginners?

Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.

How strong is the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I?

The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.

What does the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I taste like?

Expect smoked almond, baking spice, and leather, leaning creamy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.

What is the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I's rating?

Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 91/100 (2023). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.

What pairs well with the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I?

It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.

How long does it take to smoke the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I?

Plan on about 75 minutes for the toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.

Plasencia · Alma Fuerte

New WorldAficionados

Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I

A Colorado Claro Toro in Plasencia's Alma Fuerte line, named for Eduardo Plasencia — a refined medium-full Nicaraguan puro with smoked almond and baking spice.

Strength

Medium-FullSmoke time ~75 min

The short answer

The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua toro with a Nicaraguan Colorado Claro wrapper. Expect smoked almond, baking spice, and leather. Critics rate it 91/100.

Flavor profile

Creamy · Spice · Earthy · Sweet

Smoked almond Baking spice Leather Sweet wood Pepper

Critic ratings

Cigar Aficionado

2023

91/100

Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.

The verdict

The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Plasencia's Alma Fuerte line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) toro wrapped in Nicaraguan Colorado Claro at 6.25 in × 54.

On the palate, expect smoked almond, baking spice, and leather, leaning creamy. Plan on roughly 75 minutes from light to nub.

It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 91/100 in 2023. It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.

The Eduardo I rounds out the Alma Fuerte family alongside the Sixto, Nestor and Generación vitolas, each named for a generation of the Plasencia family. This is the Colorado Claro Toro — a slightly dressier, more aromatic take on the ultra-premium Nicaraguan puro that defines the line.

What it tastes like

Smoother than the darker Nestor IV, the Eduardo opens soft and rich with smoked almond and baking spice, a touch of molasses sweetness, and leather and sweet wood as it develops. There's a measured pepper on the finish but nothing harsh. It's medium-to-full, building gently rather than coming out swinging — an easy cigar to spend time with.

Who it's for

A great entry point into the Alma Fuerte line for smokers who already enjoy medium cigars and want to step up. It's still a premium, full-flavored stick, so give it time and pair it with something rich. Curious how Nicaraguan tobacco compares to Cuban? Read Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars. If "medium-full" is fuzzy, the cigar strength guide helps. Rate it and keep tasting notes in the Casa DNC app, and for the bolder end of the line try the Nestor IV.

Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.

Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I — frequently asked

Is the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I a good cigar for beginners?: Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
How strong is the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I?: The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
What does the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I taste like?: Expect smoked almond, baking spice, and leather, leaning creamy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
What is the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I's rating?: Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 91/100 (2023). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
What pairs well with the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I?: It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
How long does it take to smoke the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I?: Plan on about 75 minutes for the toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.

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