Plasencia Alma del Cielo Boreal
Plasencia Alma del Cielo Boreal (Soul of the Sky - Northern Lights) is the most powerful large ring gauge model in the series. Boreal symbolizes the magnificent light in the vast sky, much like the layered experience this cigar offers. It uses volcanic tobacco from Ometepe, Nicaragua, as its soul, combined with the abundant smoke provided by the Gordo size, aiming to offer cigar smokers a breathtaking and dynamic flavor experience akin to gazing at the Northern Lights.
Main Specifications
- Dimensions: 6 1/4 × 60 (Gordo)
- Origin: Nicaragua
- Eggplant wrapper: Habano, Nicaragua
- Filler/Binder: Nicaragua (core contains Ometepe tobacco leaves)
Flavor Ladder
First notes: Thanks to its grand specifications of 60 ring gauge, the opening is a rich blend of cream, toast, and delicate cedar wood aromas. Volcanic soil imparts a unique, mineral-sweetness to the smoke. Mid-section: As the burn expands, the flavors evolve into rich nutty, brown sugar, and mild spice notes. The mouthfeel is full and meaty, exhibiting a medium-to-rich and complex flavor profile. Finish: The finish reveals a captivating lingering aroma of dark chocolate and leather, accompanied by a subtle hint of white pepper spiciness. Even in its larger size, the smoke remains cool, with a clean and oily sweetness in the aftertaste.
Reasons for recommendation
- A pinnacle of large ring gauge cigars: Boreal ingeniously solves the problem of large cigars often becoming bland. Through a scientifically proportioned blend of Ometepe tobacco leaves, it maintains a delightful evolution throughout a sipping time of over 90 minutes.
- Unique volcanic terroir: The core filler is made from rare tobacco leaves grown on the twin volcanic islands. This special mineral background perfectly complements the sweet wrapper of the Jalapa region, creating a rare "salty-sweet balance" in the market.
- End-to-end quality assurance: From seed development to final aging testing, the Plasencia family personally oversees every step. This cigar represents the family's highest standard of control over flavor concentration in the large-sized segment.
Plasencia Alma del Cielo Boreal, with its majestic structure and vibrant flavor, recreates the vastness and depth of the Nicaraguan sky in every wisp of smoke.