Plasencia once again has joined the new popular annual tradition of the Chinese New Year releases. This upcoming year will be the Year of the Horse, and Plasencia is set to deliver El Año del Caballo.
“The horse embodies independence, resilience, and forward motion,” said Néstor Andrés Plasencia,
fifth generation. “El Año del Caballo is more than a cigar—it is a tribute to mastery in motion. From
the rare, braided finish to the power and balance of the blend, this release reflects our legacy and our
relentless drive to innovate.”
The centerpiece of the Parejo Gordo (7 x 58) vitola is its signature horse-braid cap, a rare artisanal flourish executed by a trio of expert craftsmen: a master buncher, braider, and roller. The process requires twice the time of a standard cigar and precision humidity control to maintain the cap’s structural integrity. Each braid is sealed with a dual pañuelo wrap, preserving the integrity of this heirloom-quality finish.
Plasencia’s El Año del Caballo is encased in a collector-grade red lacquer box embossed with a sculpted
braid motif. Hued in traditional red and gold—colors symbolic of prosperity and fortune in Chinese
culture—the presentation is both stately and ceremonial. At its core lies the inspiration: the Flying Horse
of Gansu (2nd century CE), a Han dynasty bronze marvel suspended mid-air on a single hoof, symbolizing balance, motion, and mythic grace. Replicas of this sculpture have been gifted by The People’s Republic of China to global institutions, underscoring its emblematic power.
With just 6,000 ten-count boxes crafted for the world, El Año del Caballo will be available starting
November in select premium tobacconists and luxury lounges across the world. Once sold out, it joins the vault of Plasencia’s most coveted creations. Each cigar has an MSRP of $59, wit the ten-count box coming in at $590.
