Plasencia Alma Fuerte Sixto I Hexagon Colorado Claro
📌 Brand: Plasencia
📌 Line: Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro
📌 Size: Sixto I (Hexagon Press, 6" × 60)
📌 Weight: 24.6 g
📌 Age: 2 years
📌 Origin: Nicaragua
Tasting Notes
Sweet Cedar – Bright, refined wood core
Cream – Smooth and velvety texture
Baking Spice – Cinnamon warmth
Light Cocoa – Soft underlying sweetness
First Impressions
The distinctive hexagon press gives the cigar a unique and striking look. The wrapper has a silky, reddish hue typical of the Colorado Claro leaf. However, the cigar feels noticeably underfilled and soft in hand. Pre-light aroma reveals cedar, cream, and light spice. Cold draw is very open.
Smoking Experience
First Third – Opens smooth and elegant with cedar and cream leading. Smoke output is generous due to the airy construction.
Second Third – Baking spice and cocoa develop lightly while maintaining balance, though the cigar continues to feel soft and underpacked.
Final Third – The profile loses much of its flavor intensity, becoming noticeably muted and lacking complexity toward the finish.
Pairings
Alcohol – Appleton Estate 15 Year Black River Casks Rum - Deep molasses, orange peel, and oak bring needed richness and depth to the cigar’s lighter final third.
Tea – Chinese Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong Black Tea - Smooth, slightly sweet body with light smoky undertones enhances the cedar and spice elements.
Music Pairing
“Roundabout” – Yes
Dynamic and layered structure echoing the cigar’s shifting character.
Final Thoughts
Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Sixto I begins smooth and elegant with cedar, cream, and spice. However, the cigar feels very underfilled, and the final third loses much of its flavor intensity, leaving the finish less satisfying than expected.
Final Score: 7/10
Why not a 10?
Soft construction and a noticeably muted final third reduced overall flavor impact.
Only cigars that deliver flawless draw, balance, flavour evolution, construction and satisfaction get a 10.