The Plasencia 149 La Vega is part of the Cosecha 149 line, a tribute to the Plasencia family’s 149th tobacco harvest, which took place in 2014.
Cosecha is Spanish for harvest, and the line celebrates over a century and a half of the family’s history in tobacco growing. La Vega is the Robusto vitola within the range.
The cigar is box-pressed and rolled in a Colorado Maduro wrapper, with reddish shades. The construction is excellent.
- Country of Origin: Honduras
- Size: 52 x 127 mm (5″)
- Wrapper: Honduras
- Binder: Honduras
- Filler: Honduras
- Price: $16.2 | €17.3
Plasencia Cosecha 149 La Vega: pre-light aromas reveal earth and spice, with black pepper standing out prominently. Once lit, the cigar delivers earthy and vegetal flavors.
The first third delivers earthy notes, supported by vegetal nuances, toasted notes, and coffee beans. Strength sits in the medium-full range (4/5).
The second third confirms the aromas of earth and coffee beans, together with roasted nuances. The strength is confirmed (4/5).
The last third of the smoke alternates earth and roasted coffee notes, joined by vegetal nuances, the latter mainly perceivable in the background. The strength is unchanged.
Overall, the Plasencia 149 La Vega is characterized by a flavor profile that is not particularly broad but has well-defined notes. The cigar maintains a sustained strength from start to finish, contributing to a satisfying smoke.