Plasencia Alma del Fuego Concepcion Cigars | Cigar Aficionado’s #13 Cigar of 2019 – Rated 93
The third release in Plasencia’s acclaimed “Alma” series, the Alma del Fuego Concepcion ignited major buzz when it debuted in 2019—and the excitement hasn’t faded since. Although the Plasencia family has grown some of the world’s finest tobacco for more than five generations, it’s only in recent years that Nestor Plasencia stepped forward with a premium brand of his own. Each new Alma installment has been a hit, but Alma del Fuego stands apart for its intense focus on one of Nicaragua’s most distinctive growing regions: Ometepe.
Ometepe is formed by two volcanoes rising from Lake Nicaragua, creating nutrient-rich soil that delivers uniquely bold, aromatic tobacco. Alma del Fuego highlights this rare leaf in both the binder and filler, paired with additional Plasencia-grown tobaccos and finished with a dark, oily Jalapa-grown Nicaraguan wrapper. The result is a dynamic, richly layered cigar that earned a 93 rating and the #13 ranking on Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Cigars of 2019.
From the eye-catching triple bands to the elegant box that doubles as an ashtray, every detail reflects Plasencia’s luxury craftsmanship. The draw is effortless, the burn precise, and the smoke thick and aromatic throughout. Flavor opens with deep earth and a surge of black pepper, gradually introducing red chili spice, bittersweet dark chocolate, and a creamy underlying sweetness. The retrohale is bold and peppery, while the finish is long, resonant, and medium-full without ever becoming harsh. The 6" x 54 Concepcion vitola delivers a cool, balanced burn that showcases the blend’s complexity from start to finish.
Constructed for serious cigar enthusiasts, Alma del Fuego is one of the standout Nicaraguan puros of the last decade. It offers volcanic intensity, refined balance, and memorable flavor worthy of a special occasion. Pair it with black coffee or a dark beer to elevate the experience. Fans of Padron 1964 or Oliva Serie V Melanio will find a familiar level of depth here. “Alma del Fuego” translates to “Soul of Fire”—a fitting tribute to its Ometepe origins. Light one up and experience the fiery spirit that cigar lovers everywhere continue to rave about.
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