Plasencia · Cosecha 146
New WorldEverydayPlasencia Cosecha 146 San Luis
The 5.75 x 54 Toro of Plasencia's Cosecha 146 — an all-Criollo '98 blend from a single crop year, balanced and medium with cedar, nuts and coffee.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Creamy · Roast · Sweet
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2018
92/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
Cosecha 146 is Plasencia's tribute to a single harvest: every leaf is Criollo '98 grown on the family's Honduran and Nicaraguan farms during the 2011–12 crop year, then aged for years before release. The San Luis is its 5.75 x 54 Toro, and it helped earn the line major critical praise.
What it tastes like
This is the balanced, everyday-elegant side of Plasencia. A Honduran Jamastrán wrapper over Nicaraguan and Honduran tobacco gives a smooth medium body with cedar and earth, toasted nuts, gentle coffee and a touch of sweet spice. It's flavorful without being heavy — the kind of cigar you can enjoy any time of day rather than saving for a special occasion. Construction and burn are excellent.
Who it's for
A great pick for everyday smokers and a friendly step up for beginners who've outgrown the mildest cigars. Pair it with coffee or a glass of red. Because it blends Honduran and Nicaraguan leaf, it's a nice bridge between styles — see Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars for one half of that picture. New to the hobby? Start with how to cut a cigar. Log it and rate it in the Casa DNC app, and for the bolder Plasencia style try the Cosecha 151 La Tradición.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
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