Cigar Review: Plasencia Cosecha 149 La Vega Robusto

Plasencia Cigars announced their new line, Plasencia Cosecha 149, back at the 2021 PCA trade show and began shipping it in November. This is the second cigar in their “Cosecha” series. The word “cosecha” translates to “harvest” in Spanish and refers to the 149th harvest of the field that this tobacco came from, which took place in 2014.

About the Plasencia Cosecha 149 La Vega Robusto

Owner: Plasencia
Factory: Tabacos de Oriente S.A.
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduran Olancho San Agustin
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduran Jamastran Valley, Olancho San Agustín and Talanga
Strength: Medium – Full
Size: Robusto – 5 by 52 ring gauge

Reviewed by: Ross from the Windsor shop

The Beginning

The cigar starts with autumnal spices that soon gives way to spicy wood. Pepper flake hints sit on my lips between each draw. Espresso pipes up in the centre of the profile. As the cigar progressed the spices became more defined. The espresso moved up to medium intensity not long after. Approaching the halfway point there is a raisin sweetness that comes through at the end of each draw.

The Middle

Golden syrup sweetness greets you in the second third along, with medium intensity spices and wood to finish. The spices also sit in the middle of each draw at medium intensity.

The End

Spices lead the profile into the last third, with light wood to finish. Creaminess comes into the retrohale as it settles in, with earthy delights hitting on the post draw. That earth moves into the centre of the profile as it progresses, with faint espresso joining at the halfway point.

Burn

Construction was very good with no visible flaws. It had a well applied cap and seams that were very tight and held throughout the smoking experience. The cigar felt very nice in my hand and draws straight at a steady rate.

Draw

A little tight at the start but opened up early. Great smoke volume all the way to the nub.

Overall

The Plasencia Cosecha 149 La Vega is a fantastic cigar. It shows some diversity in Honduran tobacco in terms of flavours delivered. It smokes like a Honduran, but it does not deliver that Honduran flavour profile that we are used to. It has a long finish, very filling, and it is a medium to full cigar in terms of body and strength. This cigar is a great showcase of the potential of Honduran tobacco and a must try.

Ross Rating: 9/10

What alcoholic drink would I pair Plasencia Cosecha 149 La Vega Robusto with?

I discovered an amazing orange rum recently and the Companero Elixir Orange Rum (70cl / 40%) turns this smoking experience in to a Terry’s chocolate orange bonanza.

What soft drink would I pair Plasencia Cosecha 149 La Vega Robusto with?

Sprite works well with robust cigar flavours, so this was a no brainer for me.

Would I smoke Plasencia Cosecha 149 La Vega Robusto again?

Easily one of the best cigars to come back to over and over again, the Plasencia 149 is a shop favourite with lots of our customers. A constant in my humidor at home and at work. Yes please, I’ll have another one.