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The Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto is a 4 3/4 x 52 Nicaraguan puro made from tobacco Plasencia says is certified organic, grown in EstelÃ, Condega and Jalapa. Plasencia’s notes for the line mention caramel, cocoa and nuts, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto is a 4 3/4 x 52 Nicaraguan puro, with its wrapper, binder and filler all grown in Nicaragua. Plasencia sources the leaf from EstelÃ, Condega and Jalapa and calls Reserva Original the first cigar in which every leaf carries OCIA organic certification.
What It Tastes Like
Plasencia’s own profile for the line points to caramel, cocoa, marzipan and nuts, plus a touch of baked bread, ending on cedar. JR Cigars’ December 2017 overview adds leather and earth, and a lingering finish that mixes sweetness with spice. In another size, Cigar Aficionado gave the Reserva Original Corona (6 1/4 x 44) 92 points (medium strength) in January 2023 and placed it No. 25 on its Top 25 of 2022. We found no Cigar Aficionado score for the Robusto itself.
Who It’s For
- Organic-curious smokers wanting a certified-organic blend in a compact size.
- Nicaraguan puro fans who prefer caramel and nut sweetness over heavy pepper.
- Robusto regulars who want a 52-ring cigar for a shorter break.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Tobacco certified organic by the OCIA, according to Plasencia
- All-Nicaraguan blend drawn from three growing regions Plasencia names
- Its Corona sibling made Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 of 2022
Cons
- We could not find a Cigar Aficionado score for the Robusto vitola itself
- Most sources place it between mild-medium and medium, so full-strength fans may find it gentle
About the Reserva Original
Before this line, Plasencia made an earlier organic cigar called the Reserva Orgánica, which Cigar Insider reviewed in 2001. JR Cigars notes the Reserva Original was first sold only in Europe, and halfwheel, in its Corona review, says the line was introduced at IPCPR’s 2017 trade show and lists a July 2017 release date.
Pairing
Plasencia suggests a cappuccino alongside it, in line with the coffee options our cigar pairing guide lists for medium-bodied cigars, the body Plasencia gives this blend.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Plasencia Reserva Original Cortez: the same organic Nicaraguan line in a 5 3/4 x 56 figurado, per Plasencia.
- Plasencia Reserva Original Nesticos: a 4 1/2 x 36 short smoke from the Reserva Original lineup.
- Plasencia Alma del Cielo Celeste: a 4 7/8 x 52 Nicaraguan puro whose leaf, Plasencia says, comes from the family’s Hacienda San Julián estate near Condega.
Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto FAQ
Is the Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto organic?
Yes, according to Plasencia: the company says every leaf in the Reserva Original line is certified organic by the OCIA (Organic Crop Improvement Association), and it bills the line as the first cigar certified that way from wrapper to filler.
How strong is the Reserva Original Robusto?
Sources differ. Plasencia, JR Cigars and Neptune call the line medium-bodied, while Cigars International lists it as mild to medium.
What size is the Reserva Original Robusto?
Plasencia lists the Robusto at 4 3/4 inches long with a 52 ring gauge.
Where is the tobacco in this cigar grown?
Wrapper, binder and filler are all Nicaraguan. Plasencia names EstelÃ, Condega and Jalapa as the growing regions.
Find more from the Plasencia family on our Plasencia brand page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Strength | Mild-Medium |
| Wrapper | Nicaragua |
| Binder | Nicaraguan |
| Filler | Nicaraguan |
| Length | 4 3/4" |
| Gauge | 52 |
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