Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I
Plasencia
Product Information
- Manufacturer
- Plasencia
- Country of Origin
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Jalapa
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan tobaccos from Estelí, Condega, Jalapa and Ometepe
- Factory
- Plasencia Cigar Factory, Estelí, Nicaragua
- Strength
- Full
- Vitola / Size
- Eduardo I Toro — 6¼ × 54, box-pressed
- Group-Stage Record
- 2-1
- Overall Tournament Record
- 2-2
- Result
- Top 16 Finisher
- Final Placement
- Top 16 Finisher
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Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I finished Group H with a strong 2–1 record, defeating Rocky Patel Year of the Horse and La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor. The cigar advanced to the Top 16 before falling to E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic, finishing as a Top 16 Finisher with an overall tournament record of 2–2.
Competition Matchups
Ashology™ Assessment
Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.
- star Top 16 Qualifier
- star Premium construction
- star Rich complexity
- star Excellent craftsmanship
- star Consistent performance
- star Tournament-proven quality
Plasencia Alma Fuerte advanced from Group H with an impressive display of craftsmanship and consistency. Its balanced performance and refined construction made it one of the standout cigars in one of the tournament's deepest groups.
Ashology™ Smoking Experience
- Cold Draw
- Cocoa, cedar, pepper and dark sweetness.
- First Third
- Dark chocolate, earth and black pepper produce a rich, creamy opening.
- Second Third
- Espresso, leather, molasses and roasted nuts add substantial depth.
- Final Third
- Oak, coffee and pepper intensify as cocoa remains underneath.
- Construction
- Excellent smoke production, controlled draw and steady burn.
- Finish
- Long, powerful and darkly sweet.
- Ashology Assessment
- A full, luxurious Nicaraguan cigar with impressive richness.
Final Verdict
Ashology™ recognized Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I as one of the competition's premier full-bodied cigars and a deserving Top 16 Finisher.
Tasting notes reflect the cigar and vitola evaluated during the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition. Flavor, strength and burn performance may vary based on storage conditions, age, vitola and individual palate. Tobacco products are intended only for adults of legal smoking age.
