Today is my birthday. It's 9am and I have just finished my first cigar after a traditional Sunday morning bacon, eggs and biscuits breakfast. I need plenty energy to help this old man catch up with KC's relentless persuit of the "perfect cigar". I fully intend to take advantage of this rainy day so I'm starting early.

I have not tried a Plasensia in a few years since my first encounter was less than rewarding.

"Plasencia Reserva Organica Robusto cigars are handmade in Nicaragua from 100% *Certified Organic* tobaccos grown just as the Nicarao Indians did 500 years ago. Aged over 3 years, these unique, smooth-smoking cigars are mild to medium in body with a marvelously pure and natural tobacco flavor."

As quoted from a Famous ad line, I will agree with all said. For me it was mild, perfect for a morning smoke. I carefully clipped the cap and found the "dry" draw to be perfect. Toasting produced a very pleasant, well yes "toast" aroma that did hint of the mild, creamy, buttery (could be butter from my biscuit) taste to follow. A well rolled, smooth (nearly perfect) wrapper. Satin shine, veins hardly visible.

The first third brought no surprises but did have a little earthiness that I think is a result of the aging process. The ash was again "nearly perfect" white with a few dark flecks and held firm. Around half-way the flavors started to intensify but with no significant or predominant spiciness. It was indeed, pure tobacco flavor. Kind of nice for a change. It burned evenly throughout. Toward the end, I could detect a little wood, maybe because it does come in a cedar wrap that imparts a little "special" flavor that improves natural tobacco taste.
I will say that for me this is very close to a perfect morning cigar. Mild, easy draw, no lingering aftertaste.
On a scale of 1-10 I will give this Plasecnia a 9.4.
I will next select a mid-day cigar. Signing off now to rest up for the Spurs-Rockets game.