Plasencia · Reserva 1898
New WorldExperiencedPlasencia Reserva 1898 Toro
The 6 x 54 Toro in Plasencia's Reserva 1898 — a Corojo-wrapped, heritage blend that's smooth and medium-full with cedar, leather, roasted nuts and coffee.
The short answer
The Plasencia Reserva 1898 Toro is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua toro with a Nicaraguan Corojo (Jalapa) wrapper. Expect cedar, leather, and roasted nuts.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Roast
The verdict
The Plasencia Reserva 1898 Toro is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Plasencia's Reserva 1898 line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) toro wrapped in Nicaraguan Corojo (Jalapa) at 6 in × 54.
On the palate, expect cedar, leather, and roasted nuts, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 70 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.
The Toro is the 6 x 54 vitola in Reserva 1898, Plasencia's tribute to the year the family first planted tobacco. It wraps five-year-aged Honduran and Nicaraguan long-fillers in a Nicaraguan Corojo leaf from the Jalapa Valley — a heritage blend designed for smoothness and aromatic depth, given room to develop in the larger Toro format.
What it tastes like
Ultra-smooth for its body. The Toro opens with cedar and leather, builds through roasted nuts and a warm toasty core, and finishes on coffee with a lingering, even draw. It sits at medium-to-full: substantial and flavorful, but the long-aged tobacco keeps it rounded and refined rather than sharp. The extra length burns cool over a relaxed ninety minutes.
Who it's for
A great everyday-to-special cigar for experienced smokers who want flavor and body without harshness. Coffee, rum or bourbon all complement it. With Honduran and Nicaraguan leaf in the blend it spans two traditions — read Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars for one side of it. Don't have a humidor yet? See how to store cigars without a humidor. Rate it and keep notes in the Casa DNC app, or try the shorter Robusto.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Plasencia Reserva 1898 Toro — frequently asked
- Is the Plasencia Reserva 1898 Toro 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 Toro?
- The Plasencia Reserva 1898 Toro 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 Toro 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 Toro?
- 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 Toro?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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