Plasencia Alma Fuerte Robustus I
The Alma Fuerte Robustus I is the most powerful and classic model in Parasé's flagship collection. As the cornerstone of the "Powerful Soul" series, this Robusto-sized cigar aims to showcase the rich heritage of Nicaragua in a more concentrated form. It uses premium Ligero tobacco, aged for many years and kept in the family reserve, combined with exquisite box-pressing, providing a textbook cigar-smoking experience for those seeking ultimate strength and smoothness.
Main Specifications
- Dimensions: 5 1/4 × 52 (Robusto / Box-Pressed)
- Origin: Nicaragua
- Eggplant wrapper: Habano (Jalapa region), Nicaragua
- Filler/Binder: Nicaragua (100% Plasencia family-grown aged tobacco)
Flavor Ladder
Initial impressions: The first taste is a powerful blend of dark cocoa and heavily roasted coffee beans, accompanied by the signature Nicaraguan spice notes. Thanks to the box-press design, the draw resistance is moderate, resulting in an exceptionally thick vapor. Mid-palate: Flavors evolve towards deep sweetness of leather, toasted walnuts, and brown sugar. Despite its full-bodied character, the aged tobacco leaves exhibit a remarkable roundness. Finale: Entering the second half, the earthy aroma intertwines with the slightly tart taste of dark berries, ending cleanly and crisply, leaving a long and oily chocolate aftertaste.
Reasons for recommendation
- A top-scoring contender: This model belongs to the Alma Fuerte series, a perennial champion on major review websites. It has repeatedly received high scores of 93 or above from Cigar Aficionado and is widely recognized as one of the best Nicaraguan cigars of the last decade.
- The essence of the entire supply chain: Every tobacco leaf comes from the Plasencia family's own estate, with full traceability from planting to rolling. Robustus I's blend ratio is extremely precise, perfectly balancing the sweetness of the Jalapa wrapper with the strength of the Estelí filler.
- Pure Nicaraguan Soul: As a 100% Nicaraguan Puro, it contains no impurities in flavor, making it the best window into the performance of the region's top tobacco leaves, and a tasteful choice for social gatherings.
The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Robustus I is a work of art that bursts with immense energy in a compact size, redefining the premium experience of Nicaraguan high-end cigars with its deep flavor profile.