Plasencia’s Alma del Cielo Takes Flight: The First-Ever High-Elevation Cigar Has Landed

There’s a new release from Plasencia that’s turning heads — and for good reason.

Meet Alma del Cielo (“Soul from the Sky”), the newest gem in the acclaimed Alma Series and the first cigar from Plasencia to be crafted entirely with tobacco grown at over 3,500 feet above sea level. That’s right — this is the brand’s first-ever high-elevation blend, and it’s now officially shipping after a show-stopping debut at the 2025 PCA Convention in New Orleans.

Plasencia pulled out all the stops for the launch — champagne, an emotional speech by Nestor Plasencia, and a soulful live performance by Grammy Award-winner October London. But the real showstopper? The cigar itself.

Flavor Profile: A Sky-High Symphony

The Alma del Cielo is more than just a cigar — it’s a story rolled in tobacco leaves. This blend comes straight from Finca San Julian in Condega, where the unique high-altitude conditions give the tobacco a character all its own.

Here’s what you can expect from this elegantly complex cigar:

• First third: Opens with a creamy sweetness — think marzipan, honey, and a touch of nougat.
• Midpoint: Earthy tones begin to emerge, with delicate hints of orange zest adding brightness.
• Finale: Warm cedar takes center stage, with nougat still lingering and a graceful finish of ginger spice.

It’s smooth, refined, and pairs beautifully with a glass of fine champagne — exactly what you’d expect from a cigar born “from the sky.”

Vitolas and Packaging

The Alma del Cielo comes in sleek, refined 10-count boxes and is available in three expertly crafted sizes:

• Amanecer – Hexágono (6 x 60)
• Boreal – Toro (6 1/8 x 54)
• Celeste – Robusto (4 7/8 x 52)

Each vitola is a slightly different take on the high-elevation experience, but all deliver that unmistakable Plasencia quality.

A Legacy You Can Taste

This release isn’t just about pushing the limits of altitude — it’s a tribute to tradition. Nestor Andres Plasencia summed it up best:

“The Alma del Cielo is a blend born out of love, passion, tradition, and family values.”

You can feel the legacy in every puff. Five generations of tobacco heritage and soil stewardship come together in a blend that’s as soulful as it is satisfying.