Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto

The Reserva Original holds a real piece of cigar history: it's billed as the world's first and only premium cigar made entirely from certified-organic tobacco, grown without chemicals on Nicaraguan land the Plasencia family has farmed for over a century and certified by the Organic Crop Improvement Association. The Robusto is its compact 4.75 x 52 size.

What it tastes like

This is the gentle, refined end of the Plasencia range. The Nicaraguan Habano wrapper gives a smooth, clean smoke leading with cedar and cream, backed by toast, almond and a soft sweet-hay note. It's mild-to-medium — easygoing and elegant rather than powerful — with the kind of clarity that comes from well-aged, carefully grown leaf. An excellent morning or short-break cigar.

Who it's for

A great choice for beginners and for anyone who wants a smooth, lower-intensity premium cigar. Pair it with coffee or just sparkling water so the subtlety comes through. As a Nicaraguan puro it's a clean, approachable look at the country's tobacco — see Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars for context, and the cigar strength guide to place "mild-medium." Rate it and start your log in the Casa DNC app, or step up in size with the Toro.