New Plasencia Sampler Heading to Stores

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New Plasencia Sampler Heading to Stores

Mar 12, 2026 - By David Clough 

Plasencia Cigars has created a new sampler pack with some special smokes inside—including two cigars that previously earned spots on Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Cigars of the Year list. Called Colección Explorador, the six-cigar assortment was designed to highlight the variety of blends and flavor profiles in Plasencia’s brand portfolio. The sampler began shipping to retailers this week. 

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Colección Explorador, which translates to “explorer collection” in Spanish, contains five parajos and one figurado. 

• Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto, measuring 4 3/4 inches by 52 ring gauge.
• Plasencia Cosecha 151 San Diego, 5 3/4 by 46.
• Plasencia Alma del Campo Sendero, 6 by 56.
• Plasencia Alma del Fuego Concepción, 6 by 54.
• Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Sixto I, 6 by 60.
• Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V, (the figurado) sized at 7 by 58.

The Alma del Fuego Concepción was named Cigar Aficionado's No. 13 Cigar of 2019, and Alma Fuerte Generación V was titled No. 9 Cigar of 2017. Both award-winning smokes scored 93 points.

“The Colección Explorador was created for those who see cigar smoking as an act of discovery,” said tobacco grower and cigarmaker Nestor Andrés Plasencia. “Each cigar offers a new perspective on our craft—an exploration of flavor, form and family heritage.”

The sampler cigars come packaged in a six-count wooden box with a green-and-gold-colored outer sleeve. The set is priced at $119.99.

Cosecha 151 is rolled at Plasencia’s Tabacos de Oriente factory in Danlí, Honduras. Reserva Original and the Alma series (Alma del Campo, Alma del Fuego and Alma Fuerte) are made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars S.A.

Source: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/new-plasencia-sampler-heading-to-stores

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Plasencia Cigars Introduces the Colección Explorador

March 15, 2026 - Press Release

Plasencia Cigars announces the debut of the Colección Explorador — translated as “Explorer Collection”. This selection is designed for the cigar lover who values discovery, depth, and distinction.

An homage to the spirit of exploration, the Colección Explorador invites passionaqdos to traverse the rich landscapes of Plasencia’s artistry — from organic purity to volcanic intensity, from elegant refinement to bold innovation. Each vitola has been hand-selected to showcase the versatility that define the Plasencia legacy.

The 2025 Plasencia Colección Explorador includes:

• Reserva Original Robusto — The world’s first and only certified 100% organic cigar.
• Cosecha 151 San Diego – Corona Gorda — A tribute to the family’s 151st harvest, celebrated for its depth, harmony, and complexity. Awarded Cigar of the Year 2024 by Cigar Journal and rated 92 points.
• Alma del Campo Sendero – Toro Gordo — A full-bodied yet graceful composition.
• Alma del Fuego Concepción – Toro
• Alma Fuerte Sixto I – Hexágono
• Alma Fuerte Generación V – Salomón

Encased in an artisan-crafted wooden box wrapped in an elegant sleeve, the Colección Explorador embodies the refined aesthetic synonymous with Plasencia Cigars. With six distinct vitolas, it offers a journey in every shape — a sensory exploration through generations of passion and precision.

With an MSRP of $119.99, the Colección Explorador presents exceptional value for those seeking a luxurious and comprehensive tasting experience. Shipping to retailers begins Tuesday March 10, perfectly timed for the season of celebration and gifting.

“The Colección Explorador was created for those who see cigar smoking as an act of discovery,” said Néstor Andrés Plasencia, fifth-generation member of the Plasencia cigar family “Each cigar offers a new perspective on our craft — an exploration of flavor, form, and family heritage.”

Source: https://www.cigarjournal.com/plasencia-cigars-introduces-the-coleccion-explorador/