Plasencia · Alma Fuerte
New WorldAficionadosPlasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V
The box-pressed Salomón flagship of Alma Fuerte — a full-bodied Nicaraguan puro with espresso, pepper and dark chocolate, ranked among Cigar Aficionado's best.
The short answer
The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V is a bold, full-bodied cigar — a Nicaragua salomón (box-pressed) with a Nicaraguan (Jalapa) wrapper. Expect espresso, black pepper, and leather. Critics rate it 93/100.
Flavor profile
Roast · Spice · Earthy · Sweet
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2017
93/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V is a bold, full-bodied cigar from Plasencia's Alma Fuerte line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) salomón (box-pressed) wrapped in Nicaraguan (Jalapa) at 7 in × 58.
On the palate, expect espresso, black pepper, and leather, leaning roast. Plan on roughly 90 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 93/100 in 2017. It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and neat whiskey. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Generación V is the showpiece of Plasencia's Alma Fuerte line: a big, box-pressed Salomón blending aged tobaccos from four of Nicaragua's prime regions — Estelí, Jalapa, Condega and the volcanic island of Ometepe. It earned a spot near the top of Cigar Aficionado's annual rankings, which put the whole line on the map.
What it tastes like
This is a full-bodied, slow-burning cigar made for a long evening. Expect espresso and dark chocolate up front, black pepper through the middle, and leather and cedar on a finish that lingers. The tapered Salomón head opens into a generous 58 ring gauge, so the smoke builds in body as you go. Construction is impeccable, as you'd expect at this tier.
Who it's for
A two-hour cigar for aficionados who want richness and complexity, not a quick smoke. It's too much for a first cigar — come to it after you've enjoyed a few medium sticks. As a Nicaraguan puro it shows off the country's full-bodied side; see how that stacks up against Cuba in Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars. If the format is new to you, the cigar strength guide explains "full." Stock your humidor and log tasting notes in the Casa DNC app, or step down a size with the Sixto I.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V — frequently asked
- Is the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V a good cigar for beginners?
- Not as a first cigar. Full-bodied smokes are intense and high in nicotine — save it until you're comfortable with strength.
- How strong is the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V?
- The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V is Full-bodied — bold and high in nicotine. 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 Generación V taste like?
- Expect espresso, black pepper, and leather, leaning roast. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 93/100 (2017). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and neat whiskey. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V?
- Plan on about 90 minutes for the salomón (box-pressed) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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