Cigar Aficionado rating 91 Points
Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I Toro — 6 1/4" / 54 (UK)
Strength: Medium to Full • Vitola/Size: Toro (Box-Pressed) — 15.2 cm / 54 RG • Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan / Nicaraguan / Nicaraguan • Country/Factory: Nicaragua — Plasencia Cigars, Estelí • Smoking time: ~70–95 mins • Format: Singles or Box of 10
Why this cigar
Alma Fuerte (“strong soul”) is Plasencia’s flagship, and Eduardo I is its quintessential Toro—dense, elegant and built for complexity. If you’re reading a Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I review or looking to buy Plasencia cigars UK, this box-pressed format delivers luxurious power with refined balance.
Flavour & draw
Immediate depth of dark cocoa and espresso over sweet cedar, black pepper and toasted walnut. Midway, molasses, baking spice and a hint of dried fruit/raisin round the palate, before leather and cacao nibs drive a long, savoury finish. The 54 RG and box-press yield thick, cool smoke, an even burn and a confidently easy draw.
Size guide
Compare this vitola: Robusto • Churchill • Toro (a classic Toro with box-pressed poise—more elegant hand-feel, steady combustion).
Pairing & when to smoke
Perfect after dinner with espresso, an aged rum, sherry-cask Speyside or a high-rye bourbon.
Genuine & stored right
Sourced via official brand distributors. All cigars are stored in our London humidors under stable conditions (~65–70% RH).
FAQs
Is it authentic?
Yes — sourced via official brand distributors and trusted UK channels.
What cutter should I use?
A straight cut suits this Toro; take a modest slice to keep the draw focused.
How do I store it?
Keep at ~65–70% RH; see our Humidor Guide.
"There is a reddish tinge to the wrapper of this beautifully pressed cigar. The lush draw and even burn deliver a powerful smoke full of crushed black pepper, hickory-smoked meat, wisps of leather and touches of sweet pecan and butterscotch before the red-wine finish." - Cigar Aficionado
"Plasencia Alma Fuerte, a unique blend of our best-aged tobaccos, grown in our highest quality soil, accentuating their bold, vibrant and intense flavors. With hints of dark chocolate, plum, and cinnamon, the taste is rounded out with finishing notes of oak and molasses" - Plasencia
