Plasencia Reserva Original Corona

The Plasencia Reserva Original Corona is a mild‑to‑medium Nicaraguan corona that focuses on pure, clean tobacco flavour and sustainability rather than raw power. It’s handmade with 100% certified organic tobaccos from Estelí and Jalapa, all aged for more than five years, making it the world’s first and only fully organic long‑filler cigar line according to OCIA standards. Reviewers describe the blend as smooth, nuanced and “ultra‑clean,” with a naturally sweet character and excellent construction that delivers an even burn and easy draw.

Plasencia Reserva Original is positioned as a “back to origins” cigar that aims to recreate the kind of tobacco character that first captivated European smokers when they arrived in the New World, using traditional cultivation techniques without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers. Cigar Aficionado highlights its toasty, nutty profile accented by orange peel, honey, almond paste and baking spices, finishing with a charming “tea‑and‑cookie” sweetness on the palate. For those looking to buy an approachable, environmentally conscious Nicaraguan cigar, the Reserva Original Corona offers a refined everyday smoke that balances flavour, ethics and value.

About Plasencia cigars

The Plasencia family has been growing and making cigars since 1865 and is now in its fifth generation, with farming operations across Nicaragua and Honduras that supply leaf to many of the world’s leading brands as well as their own lines. Over the decades they have rebuilt more than once – surviving war, revolution and industry downturns – and today they’re one of the largest and most influential tobacco growers globally, known for their control over the entire seed‑to‑smoke process.

The Reserva Original line is a landmark achievement for the company and the wider industry: the first premium cigar range made entirely from certified organic tobacco, grown in Estelí and Jalapa under OCIA standards and then aged for at least five years before rolling. This line sits alongside other acclaimed Plasencia families such as Alma del Fuego, Alma Fuerte and Cosecha 151, showcasing the company’s ability to deliver both bold, modern profiles and softer, more traditional expressions like Reserva Original.

Plasencia Reserva Original Corona – Tasting Notes

The Reserva Original Corona offers a gentle, naturally sweet, and well‑balanced profile.

Initial third:
Opens with creamy notes of cedar and toasted nuts, underpinned by a gentle, natural sweetness. Hints of floral honey, vanilla and light earth emerge early, creating an inviting, mellow start that feels very “clean” on the palate.

Middle third:
The profile develops with richer flavours of almond, light cocoa and a touch of white pepper. Subtle notes of dried fruit, graham cracker and cereal appear, all balanced by a persistent creaminess and a warm, toasty core that echoes Cigar Aficionado’s orange‑peel, honey and baking‑spice descriptors.

Final third:
Intensity nudges up slightly, with more pronounced wood, earth and a mild peppery spice. Sweetness lingers, and the finish stays clean, with nutty and floral undertones and a soft “tea and biscuit” impression if smoked slowly.

Aroma & mouthfeel:
Expect a bouquet of cedar, hay, honey and toasted nuts, with a mellow floral accent and no harsh edges. The smoke is smooth, creamy and light on the palate, with a velvety texture and a consistently even draw that reflects the five‑year‑aged tobaccos and careful construction.

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Fun Facts About Reserva Original & Plasencia

First fully organic premium cigar: Reserva Original is widely recognised as the world’s first fully organic premium long‑filler cigar, using 100% organic tobacco grown to OCIA standards and completely free from synthetic chemicals.

Five‑year aged leaf: Every leaf in the blend is aged for more than five years after curing and fermentation, which contributes to the smooth, “ultra‑clean” flavour and lack of harshness.

Nicaraguan puro simplicity: Despite the marketing focus on organics, the blend itself is straightforward – an all‑Nicaraguan puro from Plasencia farms – showing how much character can come from careful farming, fermentation and aging alone.

Other Plasencia Cigars We Recommend

If you enjoy the gentle, natural sweetness of the Reserva Original Corona, two other Plasencia cigars offer great next steps:

Plasencia Alma del Fuego Candente – A bolder, volcanic‑soil‑driven Nicaraguan blend that highlights the darker, more intense side of Plasencia’s tobaccos, with richer spice, earth and charred sweetness in a contemporary format.

Plasencia Cosecha 151 La Musica Robusto – Part of the Cosecha series celebrating specific harvests, Cosecha 151 uses Honduran tobaccos from the 151st crop year to deliver a more medium‑to‑full, structured profile while still showcasing Plasencia’s hallmark balance.

You can also explore the wider range of Nicaraguan and Honduran cigars from Plasencia here: Buy Plasencia Cigars Online | Fine Cigars Club.

FAQ – Plasencia Reserva Original Corona

How strong is the Plasencia Reserva Original Corona?
It is generally rated as mild‑to‑medium, with enough flavour to stay interesting but very little in the way of harshness or heavy nicotine hit.

How long does it take to smoke?
Depending on the exact size variant and your pace, most coronas in this line sit around 45–60 minutes of smoking time.

Is it a good cigar for beginners?
Yes – the smoothness, modest strength and clean flavour make it an excellent choice for newer smokers or for experienced smokers wanting a gentler, daytime cigar.

Does the organic farming change the flavour?
Reviewers often describe the profile as especially “clean,” natural and free of harsh edges, with a clear, sweet‑nutty core, which many attribute to the organic cultivation and long aging.