Name: Plasencia Cosecha 149 La Vega 5 by 52
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Factory: Tabacos de Oriente, Honduras
Strength: Medium to Full
Body: Medium to Full
Flavor Profile
Plasencia Cosecha 149 is the first all Honduran puro in the Plasencia portfolio, crafted entirely from tobacco harvested during the family’s 149th crop in 2014. Expect rich notes of cream, dark chocolate, cedar, earth, coffee bean, leather, and baking spices with a natural sweetness that develops throughout the smoke.
Construction & Burn
The aged Honduran tobaccos provide an exceptionally smooth draw with impressive combustion and thick smoke production. The cigar is known for its balance and consistency, delivering a slow, even burn while maintaining complexity from start to finish.
Overall Experience
Cosecha 149 showcases a different side of Plasencia. While many smokers associate the brand with powerful Nicaraguan blends, this Honduran puro offers elegance, depth, and refinement. The profile balances sweetness, spice, earth, and cocoa without becoming overpowering, making it approachable for intermediate smokers while still satisfying seasoned aficionados.
Burnt Leaf Insight
The Cosecha line celebrates specific harvests that Plasencia considers exceptional, and the 149 is a tribute to the family’s 2014 Honduran crop. For smokers who enjoy the complexity of Honduran tobacco but expect Plasencia’s signature construction and aging, this cigar delivers one of the most complete experiences in the brand’s portfolio. Community reviews consistently praise its complexity, construction, and evolving flavor profile, with many considering it among the finest Honduran puros available today.
