Plasencia · Reserva 1898
New WorldExperiencedPlasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto
The Robusto in Plasencia's Reserva 1898 — a Corojo-wrapped blend honoring the family's heritage, smooth and medium-full with cedar, leather and roasted nuts.
The short answer
The Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua robusto with a Nicaraguan Corojo (Jalapa) wrapper. Expect cedar, leather, and roasted nuts.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Roast
The verdict
The Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Plasencia's Reserva 1898 line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto wrapped in Nicaraguan Corojo (Jalapa) at 4.75 in × 52.
On the palate, expect cedar, leather, and roasted nuts, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 55 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with coffee, aged rum, and bourbon. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
Reserva 1898 marks the year the Plasencia family began growing tobacco, and the cigar is built as a tribute to that heritage. It pairs a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper from the Jalapa Valley with five-year-aged Honduran and Nicaraguan long-fillers. The Robusto is its 4.75 x 52 size — a focused, hour-long expression of the blend.
What it tastes like
For its strength this is a remarkably smooth, polished cigar. Expect deep cedar and leather up front, roasted nuts and a toasty core through the middle, and coffee on a long, even finish. It's medium-to-full — there's body and backbone, but the aged tobacco keeps everything rounded and refined rather than aggressive. Construction and burn are dialed in, as you'd expect from Plasencia.
Who it's for
A versatile pick for experienced smokers who want richness without harshness; confident newer smokers can enjoy it too if they take it slow. Coffee, aged rum or bourbon all pair well. The blend leans on both Honduran and Nicaraguan leaf — see Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars for one half of that, and the cigar strength guide for "medium-full." Rate it and track it in the Casa DNC app, or size up with the Toro.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto 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 Reserva 1898 Robusto?
- The Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto 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 Reserva 1898 Robusto taste like?
- Expect cedar, leather, and roasted nuts, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto?
- It pairs well with coffee, 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 Reserva 1898 Robusto?
- Plan on about 55 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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