Plasencia Puro
Montecristo Espada by Montecristo
Espada is Montecristo's all‑Nicaraguan puro blended by Altadis's Grupo de Maestros using Plasencia Habano Jalapa tobaccos, presenting a bold, spicy smoke of cedar, pepper, earth and coffee in a medium‑to‑full body with several extensions exploring darker or refined takes.
Sizes
- Guard (6.0" x 50)
- Ricasso (5.0" x 54)
- Quillon (7.0" x 56)
Strength
Full
Wrapper
Habano Jalapa (vintage)
Binder
Habano Jalapa (vintage)
Filler
Mixed vintage Nicaraguan tobaccos (Habano Jalapa, Ometepe, Condega)
Espada by Montecristo is the brand's Nicaraguan puro collaboration with Plasencia—vintage Habano Jalapa wrapper and Nicaraguan binder/filler blended by the Grupo de Maestros. The cigars trend medium‑to‑full with a pepper‑forward opening that settles into toasted cedar, coffee and cocoa and a dry earth backbone. The line's texture is dense and slightly leathery from the aged Plasencia leaf, and extensions (Estoque, Signature, Oscuro, Conquistador) explore darker or more refined personalities while keeping the Plasencia driven core intact.
Articles & Reviews
Blind Cigar Review: Montecristo
Blind Man’s Puff reports a panel consensus for the Espada Guard that emphasizes an aggressive pepper opening with coffee and cedar riding through the smoke, plus nutmeg and leather accents. The review also praises construction and draw, making it a useful barometer for consistency across the line.
Montecristo Adds Espada Conquistador to the Espada Line
Cigar Dojo previews the Espada Conquistador as a new medium‑full member of the Espada family, positioned between the original and the Oscuro. The piece lays out Plasencia‑sourced blend notes, expected flavor markers (creamy cedar, light coffee and white pepper), sizing and launch timing — useful if you want how this release changes the line’s strength spread.
Montecristo Espada Estoque Review
This review focuses on the Estoque expression, calling out a bold, spicy opening that gives way to rich earth and espresso with cocoa and pepper as the smoke cools. The author also highlights the darker wrapper and strong Plasencia construction that support the line’s heavier, more savory profile.
Cigar Review: Espada by Montecristo Signature Valiente
Cigar Coop’s review of the Espada Signature Valiente covers the Nicaraguan‑puro blend, Colorado Claro Jalapa wrapper, and production at Plasencia while delivering tasting notes and a mid‑to‑high 80s score. The write‑up is useful for readers wanting a sense of how the Signature sits relative to other Espada releases.
Video Gallery
Montecristo Espada Cigar Review
Montecristo Espada Guard Cigar Review
Espada By Montecristo Cigar Review


