Plasencia Cosecha 149

Plasencia Cosecha 149 Cigars represents a momentous milestone for one of the most respected tobacco families in Central America. In Spanish, "Cosecha" translates directly to "harvest," and this highly specific Honduran puro was blended to commemorate the Plasencia family’s 149th consecutive harvest, which took place in 2014. Hand-rolled at the Tabacos de Oriente factory, this medium-to-full bodied blend utilizes meticulously aged tobaccos sourced strictly from the fertile Honduran regions of Olancho, the Jamastran Valley, and Talanga. By dedicating this release to a single vintage year, the Master Blenders managed to capture the exact terroir of that exceptional 2014 crop, creating a truly celebratory and robust smoke.

When it comes to the tasting notes, this Honduran puro offers a remarkably rich, dark, and balanced profile. The cold draw hints at deep earth and natural tobacco sweetness. Once properly lit, the dark Honduran Maduro wrapper and heavily fermented filler release thick, creamy smoke loaded with bold notes of dark chocolate and rich, earthy soils. As the razor-sharp burn progresses, the medium-to-full bodied core pushes forward warm cedar and heavy leather. The draw remains flawless throughout the entire session, ensuring the smokey, creamy nuances never turn overly aggressive or bitter on the palate.

This line is intensely sought-after because crafting a premium single-vintage puro requires an incredible amount of patience and a massive reserve of perfectly aged tobacco. A standout feature of the Plasencia 149 is its stunning presentation; the dark Maduro wrappers are beautifully contrasted by bright golden rings, packaged in sleek charcoal-colored boxes with sharp orange accents. Because vintage Honduran Maduro wrappers are highly sensitive to humidity fluctuations, we completely bypass traditional middlemen. Through our factory-fresh sourcing model and strict 70/70 climate control, we ship every celebratory box straight from our aging room directly to your door.

More Blend Details

Origin: Honduras

Factory: Tabacos de Oriente

Available Sizes: Robusto (5 x 52), Perfecto (5 3/4 x 56)

Packaging: Boxes of 10

Ratings: This blend has been rated between 84 and 92 points by Cigar Aficionado.

Pairing & Recommendations

To beautifully complement the dark chocolate, cedar, leather, and earthy-tasting notes of this medium-to-full bodied Honduran puro, we highly recommend pairing it with a heavy, barrel-aged stout, a rich port wine, or a dark roasted double espresso. The roasted malt of the stout or the dark fruit notes of the port will perfectly balance the robust strength of the Honduran filler, allowing the creamy sweetness of the 2014 vintage Maduro wrapper to truly shine on your palate. This is a highly rewarding, complex companion, making it the absolute perfect smoke for an upscale late-evening lounge session.

Given the heavily fermented nature of the vintage Honduran Maduro wrapper, use a razor-sharp double-guillotine cutter to cleanly remove the cap, taking extreme care with the tapered head of the Perfecto vitola to avoid unraveling the leaf. Toast the foot very patiently with a soft flame or hold your torch lighter a few inches away to prevent shocking the dense, aged 2014 tobaccos. Maintain a slow, rhythmic drawing cadence; puffing too fast will cause the medium-to-full bodied core to overheat, which can easily mask the subtle creamy and cedar nuances that make this celebratory blend so spectacular.