Nestor Plasencia sticks

fla-gypsy

I am a big fan of Cu-avana Intenso and I also like the Cuba Libre made by NP, does anyone know what other sticks are produced or blended by this maker?

Russ55

Off the top of my head:

Rocky Patel Connecticut
Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve
El Mejor Emerald & Esspresso

That's all I can remember at the moment. I'm sure there's more.

Edit: These too:

5 Vegas Cask-Strength II
Alec Bradley Harvest Selection '97
Gurkha Avenger G-5
Maxx

There's a Nestor Placensia sampler that I saw most of these in.

smith001

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Duder2

He also does Cuba Libre.

Edit: Sorry, I didn't notice the mention in the gypsy's original post. Derr!

fla-gypsy

Russ55:

Off the top of my head:

Rocky Patel Connecticut
Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve
El Mejor Emerald & Esspresso

That's all I can remember at the moment. I'm sure there's more.

Edit: These too:

5 Vegas Cask-Strength II
Alec Bradley Harvest Selection '97
Gurkha Avenger G-5
Maxx

There's a Nestor Placensia sampler that I saw most of these in.

Thanks bro, I have smoked the maxx, owr, rp conn, el mejor and CS2. I'll try the others as well

NYHCx516x

fla-gypsy:

Russ55:

Off the top of my head:

Rocky Patel Connecticut
Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve
El Mejor Emerald & Esspresso

That's all I can remember at the moment. I'm sure there's more.

Edit: These too:

5 Vegas Cask-Strength II
Alec Bradley Harvest Selection '97
Gurkha Avenger G-5
Maxx

There's a Nestor Placensia sampler that I saw most of these in.

Thanks bro, I have smoked the maxx, owr, rp conn, el mejor and CS2. I'll try the others as well

The Harvest 97 I had was fantastic!!! Looking to get more of those. I have a G5 waiting (its my only one so i dont wanna Not have another after smoking it, lol. I have a damaged RP connie. A Cuba Libre came in the most recent COTMC. Seems like this guys sticks are all solid!

fla-gypsy

I agree, solid smokes, the AB 97 will be the next one I hunt down. I liked everything so far, some much better than others. Not in the same category as AJ sticks but still very good.

NYHCx516x

I got the 97 in a sampler pack. Aged it a nice long time. It was just, great. Nothing mind blowing, but really great. I would love to pick some up. Maybe on a Daily Deal? Wink wink, nudge nudge.

Alex Svenson

RP Decade
RP Edge
RP Sun Grown
RP Rennisance
RP Connecticut
Alec Bradley Maxx
Gurkha Avenger G5
Alec Bradley Harvest 97
Casa Magna
5 Vegas Classic
5 Vegas Gold
5 Vegas Cask Strength II
Cu Avana Intenso
5 Vegas Gold Maduro
Padilla Obsidian
Nestor Reserve
Cuba Libre
El Mejor Espresso
El Mejor Emerald



He also makes a variety of cigars for many major mail order houses and several other brands.

NYHCx516x

The ccom catalog a few months ago had an interview with him. There was a line in there about a HUGE % of cigars on the market having tobacco from his farms. Not necessarily =made= by him, but containing his tobacco.

kuzi16

Alex Svenson:

5 Vegas Gold Maduro

am i reading that right? if so, does cigar.com have these?

NYHCx516x

kuzi16:

Alex Svenson:

5 Vegas Gold Maduro

am i reading that right? if so, does cigar.com have these?

good catch. Im not a huge fan of the Gold.. but a Gold Maduro I would give another try.

stephen_hannibal

NYHCx516x:

kuzi16:

Alex Svenson:

5 Vegas Gold Maduro

am i reading that right? if so, does cigar.com have these?

good catch. Im not a huge fan of the Gold.. but a Gold Maduro I would give another try.

Wait what? I would love to try that....

NYHCx516x

stephen_hannibal:

NYHCx516x:

kuzi16:

Alex Svenson:

5 Vegas Gold Maduro

am i reading that right? if so, does cigar.com have these?

good catch. Im not a huge fan of the Gold.. but a Gold Maduro I would give another try.

Wait what? I would love to try that....

I found NOTHING in a google search. Maybe they are under Alex's bed?

fla-gypsy

Alex Svenson:

RP Decade
RP Edge
RP Sun Grown
RP Rennisance
RP Connecticut
Alec Bradley Maxx
Gurkha Avenger G5
Alec Bradley Harvest 97
Casa Magna
5 Vegas Classic
5 Vegas Gold
5 Vegas Cask Strength II
Cu Avana Intenso
5 Vegas Gold Maduro
Padilla Obsidian
Nestor Reserve
Cuba Libre
El Mejor Espresso
El Mejor Emerald



He also makes a variety of cigars for many major mail order houses and several other brands.

Thanks Alex, he has his hands in way more than I knew. Tell us about the 5 Vegas Gold Maduro!

dennisking

He is also the blender of the 262 Paradigm IIRC

sightunseen

dennisking:

He is also the blender of the 262 Paradigm IIRC

Alright, it's time to get my learn on. What does IIRC stand for?

Hayblet

If I Recall Correctly ^ ^

Alex Svenson

NYHCx516x:

kuzi16:

Alex Svenson:

5 Vegas Gold Maduro

am i reading that right? if so, does cigar.com have these?

good catch. Im not a huge fan of the Gold.. but a Gold Maduro I would give another try.

LOL nice catch guys. 5 Vegas Gold Maduro will be debuting this summer. The cigar itself was blended by Anibal Salinas. Anibal is an old legend in the industry and actually came out of retirement and this is his first cigar since getting back in the saddle. He is in his 70's. His history is amazing. He is a Nicaraguan native who actually rolled the very first cigar in Nicaragua. When the Joya de Nicaragua factory opened in the 1970's he was the first one to learn to roll a cigar and was given the job as the rolling instructor and supervisor at the Joya de Nicaragua factory. When the Joya de Nicaragua factory closed because of the Cantra he fled to Honduras where he got a job with Nestor Plasencia making cigars and overseeing tobacco fermentation. When Nicaragua settled down, he returned to Nicaragua to take a supervisory position with Padron. He worked for Padron for many years until Plasencia opened up operations and expanded into Nicaragua at which time he went back to work for Nestor. By the time he was in his 60's he developed some health problems and retired. He stayed out of retirement for more than 5 years. Three months ago, Nestor asked him if he wanted to get back in the saddle and come back to work full time as a blender and is now working exclusively for my projects. As soon as I spent some time with him, I knew I had to lock him down exclusively. The first thing we knocked out was 5 Vegas Gold Maduro. It is something I have wanted to make for several years and have tried to do it on my own but could not nail a good blend. With him, we hit it in one month. He has a special philosophy to blending this unique and a certain trade secret that makes a big difference but I am sworn to secrecy not to disclose it. I will say, it is very interesting. The 5 Vegas Gold maduro is medium bodied and hand made in Nicaragua at Plasencia's Segovia Facotry where they make Casa Magna adn 5 Vegas Classic. It features a PA Broadleaf maduro wrapper. Nestor is the second maker in the industry to start using this wrapper after AJ Fernandez. he is the only guy I know of other than AJ that has usable fermented stock of the wrapper. It is going to be a great smoke. Anibal is a truly talented guy and I think you guys are going to be very impressed.

ejenne87

A very interesting story, Alex. Thanks for sharing. And you better believe I will be one of the first in line for that Gold Maduro when they are released... I am STOKED!

NYHCx516x

Very Cool!!

fla-gypsy

When you got to "Pa broadleaf wrapper" I was hooked.

Hayblet

ejenne87:

A very interesting story, Alex. Thanks for sharing. And you better believe I will be one of the first in line for that Gold Maduro when they are released... I am STOKED!

+1

docbp87

Thats an awesome story Alex. Looking forward to that release as well.

cholmes8310

Da**it.. Too many new releases hitting this summer. That tax return better get here quick. I was thinking of getting a 150 ct hum from Waxingmoon, but guess I better go ahead and get a 300ct with all these new sticks coming out, plus the fact I'm still waiting to try the Cain.

Dustin1981

Now this might be a stupid question but I saw that he did the AB Harvest 97 but does that include the Harvest 97 Habano?

TatuajeVI

ejenne87:

A very interesting story, Alex. Thanks for sharing. And you better believe I will be one of the first in line for that Gold Maduro when they are released... I am STOKED!

Sounds awesome! I'm right there in line with you!

gmill880

Looking forward to that one !

bigharpoon

fla-gypsy:

When you got to "Pa broadleaf wrapper" I was hooked.

+me. Yeah!

Dark Roast

And to think I was just looking forward to hot weather. Now even more excited about this coming summer. Hmm, told the wife I wouldn't be buying any more sticks until August. Decisions Decisions!

shamrocked

awesome story and sounds like an awesome cigar ... I think i'm going to light up a diesel when I get home - PA Broadleaf FTW!