The Plasencia Reserva Original is described by the company as the world’s first and only organic cigar crafted entirely from tobacco certified by the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA). According to a company statement, “We rely solely on Mother Nature’s ingredients.” The tobacco used in these cigars is sourced from Nicaragua’s Estelí and Jalapa regions, with all leaves in the blend aged for five years following curing and fermentation.
The Perfectico is a 3 7/8 x 52 Figurado with a pigtail end that was introduced to the Reserva Original Line in 2018 exclusively for the European market, with wintertime smoking in mind. The shorter length of the Perfectico makes it an ideal smoke for those cold winter days when you don’t want to be outside for too long!

About Plasencia Reserva Original Perfectico
Owner: Plasencia
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A.
Origin: Nicaraguan
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Strength: Mild to Medium
Size: Perfectico (3 7/8″ x 52)
Reviewed by: Ross from the Windsor shop

The Beginning
The Plasencia Reserva Original opened with robust Nicaraguan earthy flavours forming the foundation of a spicy profile featuring cinnamon and red pepper. As the smoking experience progressed, notes of baker’s cocoa and espresso beans emerged, complemented by a touch of sweetness that added early balance to the blend. Deeper into the first third, the flavours harmonised beautifully, offering light cinnamon and cedar, earth and coffee, semi-sweet chocolate, and a hint of black pepper.
The Middle
The second third brought out more pronounced sweet notes, with light caramel joining the semi-sweet chocolate, while roasted nuts became more prominent on both the palate and the retrohale. Earth and cedar continued to provide a solid foundation, with pepper spice lingering on the finish.
The End
In the final third, the Reserva Original delivered a creamy profile with enduring sweetness, while a bold red pepper note resurfaced, adding a sharp focus to the finish.
Burn & Draw
The draw was excellent, with a consistent burn line and a firm ash.

Overall
I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Reserva Original. The Alma series was so refined and flavourful that it was hard to predict how a cigar priced at about half as much would compare. In short, it turned out to be an excellent cigar, one I enjoyed more than Alma del Campo, though not as much as Alma Fuerte. The Reserva Original is a complex blend that highlights the sweeter side of Nicaraguan tobacco while still delivering the earthy and spicy notes characteristic of the region’s leaf.
Ross Rating: 7/10
What alcoholic drink would I pair the Plasencia Reserva Original Perfectico with?
The Plasencia Reserva Original Perfectico will pair fantastically with Flor de Cana 12 Year Old Nicaraguan Rum (70cl / 40%).
Flor de Caña, a renowned golden rum from one of Central America’s most esteemed producers in Nicaragua, continues to impress with its exceptional quality. It offers enticing aromas of red fruit, honey, and toasted nuts, complemented on the palate by notes of oak, vanilla, and baked apples.
What soft drink would I pair the Plasencia Reserva Original Perfectico with?
Regular Coca Cola from a glass bottle.
Would I smoke the Plasencia Reserva Original Perfectico again?
I love the Plasencia offerings in this country as they give you a full spectrum of what Nicaragua can offer. The Reserva Original is a great start to that journey and I’m sure I will have another soon and restart the journey all over again.