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Plasencia Suffers Fire in Nicaragua

February 13, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Plasencia Cigars suffered a fire today at one of the Plasencia farms in Nicaragua. Read more

Plasencia Announces 2025 Holiday Edition Sampler

November 3, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Plasencia Cigars announces the return of its acclaimed Colección Robusto, now dressed in a Winter Holiday sleeve for the 2025 holiday season. Read more

Plasencia Announces Short Smokes Collection

October 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Plasencia Cigars announced the release of two new sizes, uniting heritage with modern lifestyle. Read more

PCA 2025: Plasencia

April 17, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our coverage of Plasencia from the 2025 PCA trade show brought to you by Drew Estate. Read more

Tobacco Tactical Cigar Co. Announces Essence Series Honduras

April 4, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Tobacco Tactical Cigar Co. has announced its newest collaboration: the Essence Series Honduras Tobac Exclusive. Read more
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Plasencia Will Unveil Five Packs at PCA 2025

April 1, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Plasencia Cigars plans to introduce a new series of five-packs, featuring the popular Alma Fuerte and Alma Del Campo blends. Read more

Plasencia Names Ed Bello Chief Executive Officer

March 5, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Plasencia Cigars announced yesterday that Edward (Ed) Bello will join the company as Chief Executive Officer. Read more

Plasencia Cigars Ships Alma Del Campo Box-Pressed Guajiro

July 2, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Plasencia Cigars has announced the Plasencia Alma Del Campo new box-pressed vitola, Guajiro 5 ½ x 54, is on the way to stores across the nation. Read more

Plasencia to Release Alma del Fuego Ometepe Edicion Limitada

June 19, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Plasencia 1865 has announced the release of the Alma del Fuego Ometepe Edición Limitada. This blend is the first of its kind, as it is the only cigar that has a wrapper made with tobacco from Ometepe. Read more
Closed Box of Plasencia 'Year of the Dragon' Cigars

Plasencia to Release ‘Year of the Dragon’

February 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower since 1865, announced today the release of the limited edition “The Year of the Dragon”.  Read more