Plasencia Alma del Cielo

The Plasencia Alma del Cielo Hexagon Amanecer 6x60 opens like its name suggests, Amanecer, meaning “sunrise,” with a cigar shaped by the sky it was grown under. The tobacco comes from Finca San Julian, a Nicaraguan farm perched 3,500 feet above sea level. Far from the valleys where cigar tobacco is typically grown. It’s an unconventional move, but the master blenders at Plasencia manage to create something special. Cooler temperatures and stronger sunlight slowed the tobacco’s growth which let it intensify its flavors. Pressed into a six-sided hexagon, the Amanecer lets the blend shine. Covered in a Nicaraguan wrapper and binder, and made entirely with Plasencia-grown fillers, it delivers notes of marzipan, nougat, honey, and citrus peel. If you want a cigar that captures the idea behind Alma del Cielo, or “Soul of the Sky,” this medium-bodied experience is worth a try. Order your box of 10 at JR Cigars.