Plasencia Puro
Montecristo Espada by Montecristo
Espada is Montecristo's all‑Nicaraguan puro, built from Plasencia's vintage Habano Jalapa tobaccos and assembled by Altadis's Grupo de Maestros. The blend leans medium‑to‑full, opening peppery and settling into cedar, earth, coffee and cocoa; several extensions (Estoque, Signature, Oscuro, Conquistador) explore darker or more refined takes while keeping the Plasencia core intact.
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 marks Montecristo's first all‑Nicaraguan puro, produced in collaboration with the Plasencia family and blended by Altadis's Grupo de Maestros. Its construction pairs vintage Habano Jalapa wrappers with aged Nicaraguan binder and filler from Plasencia, producing a dense, slightly leathery mouthfeel. Smoking character runs to the fuller side: a pepper‑forward opening and retrohale give way to toasted cedar, dry earth, coffee and cocoa, with occasional cream or sweetness late. Reviews of multiple Espada expressions note a steady cedar thread and a dry coffee/earth backbone, and strength that reads medium‑to‑full. What distinguishes Espada is provenance and texture—every component is Nicaraguan and many are vintage‑aged, resulting in a spicy, wood‑driven profile and a structured finish distinct from Montecristo's Dominican lines.
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
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