Plasencia Alma del Campo Sendero

Mar 7

Plasencia Alma del Campo Sendero - A Creamy Symphony of Flavor

Cigar of the Week: Plasencia Alma del Campo
Reviewer: Jeff Fuller
Date Smoked: February 21, 2025
Location: Cigars International Lounge, Bridgeville, PA
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Size & Vitola: Sendero (6.5" x 38) Toro (6.0" x 54)
Age of Cigar (if known): Unknown

Pre-Light Experience

Appearance: Smooth, oily Nicaraguan wrapper with minimal veins and a seamless construction. The cigar felt firm with a slight give. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 (4.5/5 Moons)

Aroma: Notes of hay, cedar, and a hint of cocoa from the foot. 🌕🌕🌕🌕 (4/5 Moons)

Cold Draw: Easy draw with flavors of earth, sweet spice, and natural tobacco. 🌕🌕🌕🌕 (4/5 Moons)

Smoking Experience

First Third: Opens with a creamy blend of cedar, roasted nuts, and subtle white pepper. The retrohale revealed a touch of sweet caramel. Burn line was sharp. 🌕🌕🌕🌕 (4/5 Moons)

Second Third: Flavors deepened with coffee, roasted nuts, and creamy milk chocolate, balanced by a mild spice. Burn required a minor touch-up but remained consistent. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 (4.5/5 Moons)

Final Third: A rich finish with notes of earth, toasted almonds, and a lingering creamy spice. The finish leaves a lasting impression on the palate, offering a robust but smooth ending. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 (4.5/5 Moons)

Burn & Draw: Consistently smooth draw with a mostly even burn. Ash held firm with a light gray color. 🌕🌕🌕🌕 (4/5 Moons)

Overall Impressions

Flavor Complexity: 🌕🌕🌕🌕 (4/5 Moons)
Balance & Smoothness: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 (4.5/5 Moons)
Construction & Burn: 🌕🌕🌕🌕 (4/5 Moons)
Overall Enjoyment: 🌕🌕🌕🌕 (4/5 Moons)

Final Score: 20.5 / 25 Moons

Pairing Notes: Paired exceptionally well with a double of Buffalo Trace on the rocks, enhancing the spice and creamy coffee notes.

Final Thoughts: The Plasencia Alma del Campo Sendero is a complex smoke with a perfect balance, delivering notes of coffee, roasted nuts, creamy milk chocolate, and a touch of spice. A very creamy cigar with a smooth draw and an unforgettable finish. An absolute favorite and a must-try for any aficionado. The Plasencia Alma del Campo Sendero is a complex smoke with a perfect balance, delivering notes of coffee, nuts, and a touch of spice, smooth draw and excellent construction make this a must-try.

Moon Cigar Club Seal of Approval: ✅ Yes

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