Plasencia El Año del Caballo
Plasencia
Product Information
- Manufacturer
- Plasencia
- Country of Origin
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Factory
- Plasencia Cigars S.A.
- Strength
- Medium-Full
- Vitola / Size
- Toro (6 1/2" x 54)
- MSRP
- —
- Competition Record
- 2-1
- Result
- Top 16
- Final Placement
- Top 16
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arrow_back Group E: Elite Luxury Group arrow_back 32-Cigar Field arrow_back Main CompetitionCompetition Performance
Plasencia El Año del Caballo finished group play with a strong 2-1 record, earning victories over Illusione Epernay and HVC Selección No. 1. The cigar advanced to the Top 16 before being eliminated by Davidoff Year of the Horse 2026.
Competition Matchups
Ashology™ Assessment
Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.
- star Premium craftsmanship
- star Excellent construction
- star Rich complexity
- star Smooth draw
- star Balanced performance
- star Top 16 achievement
Plasencia El Año del Caballo showcased the craftsmanship and attention to detail that have become hallmarks of the Plasencia family. Advancing from Group E reflected its excellent overall performance and ability to compete against an outstanding field of premium cigars.
Ashology™ Smoking Experience
- Cold Draw
- Cedar, cocoa, dried fruit and pepper.
- First Third
- Sweet cedar, dark cocoa, black pepper and toasted nuts create a luxurious opening.
- Second Third
- Coffee, leather and raisin-like sweetness add richness while the smoke remains smooth.
- Final Third
- Oak, espresso and pepper grow stronger with cocoa continuing underneath.
- Construction
- Controlled draw, substantial smoke and reliable combustion.
- Finish
- Rich, warming and long.
- Ashology Assessment
- A celebratory cigar with depth, luxury and commanding presentation.
Final Verdict
The Plasencia El Año del Caballo delivered a rich and impressive performance worthy of advancement. It displayed excellent flavor and presentation but was narrowly surpassed by the Group E winner.
Tasting notes reflect the cigar and vitola evaluated during the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition. Flavor, strength and burn performance may vary based on storage conditions, age, vitola and individual palate. Tobacco products are intended only for adults of legal smoking age.
