PLASENCIA ALMA DEL CAMPO TRAVESIA TORO (10)

• Taste: Plasencia Alma del Campo Travesia Toro (10) presents dominant notes of dark chocolate, espresso, cedar, black pepper and a touch of dried fruit sweetness
• Strength: Full-bodied
• Shot: Smooth and balanced with an evolving profile that builds spice and cocoa through the smoke
• Layer: Nicaraguan sun grown Habano wrapper with an oily mahogany sheen and fine tooth
• Combustion: Even and consistent burn with a steady draw
• Ash: Firm light grey ash that holds in compact layered flakes
• Aroma: Leathery and woody aromatics with notes of toasted nuts, spice and subtle sweetness

Storage Instructions

Store your Plasencia Alma del Campo Travesia Toro (10) in a quality humidor to preserve its nuanced flavours and oily, toothy wrapper. Aim for a stable relative humidity of 68% to 70% and a temperature between 65ºF and 70ºF, or 18ºC to 21ºC. Keep the cigars in their original box where possible, placed on a Spanish cedar shelf or cedar-lined tray to help maintain humidity and enhance ageing. Avoid rapid swings in temperature or humidity, and keep the humidor out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. Use a reliable hygrometer and a consistent humidification device for steady conditions. For long-term ageing you may prefer a slightly lower humidity near 65% to preserve wrapper oils and prevent too much fermentation.

Care Tips

Handle the Plasencia Alma del Campo Travesia Toro (10) gently to protect the wrapper. Pick up cigars by the body rather than the cap to avoid crushing the head, and avoid excessive pressure when cutting or storing. If you receive these cigars after shipment give them time to acclimatise in your humidor for at least one to two weeks. While the cigar is enjoyable straight away, a short rest of three to six months will often let the blend integrate and show more complexity. Rotate boxes periodically so each cigar sees even humidity, and keep them away from strong odours and spices to preserve the delicate tobacco character. For travel, use a quality travel humidor to keep conditions steady and prevent cracks or unravelling that result from rapid drying or rehydration. With mindful storage and gentle handling the Plasencia Alma del Campo Travesia Toro (10) will reward you with consistent, satisfying smokes.

Reviews and Ratings

There are few dedicated reviews for this specific Plasencia Alma del Campo Travesia Toro 10-count edition in major publications. That said, experts and retailers who have assessed the Alma del Campo line praise its balance and farm-driven character. Sources such as Cigar Aficionado and Halfwheel have repeatedly recognised the Plasencia family for careful blending and consistent quality, and user feedback for the Alma del Campo series often highlights notes of cocoa, wood, leather and a gentle pepper. If you are looking for a quick reference, the broader Alma del Campo releases tend to score well for approachability and construction which suggests the Travesia Toro should deliver a reliable, satisfying smoke.

History and Heritage

Alma del Campo translates to soul of the field and the name reflects Plasencia family roots in tobacco cultivation. The Plasencia company is known for owning extensive farms and overseeing every step from seed to cigar which brings a high level of control to flavour and consistency. The Alma del Campo line celebrates single origin tobaccos and farmhouse traditions while showcasing Nicaraguan and Honduran terroir through carefully selected leaves. The Travesia Toro presented in a pack of 10 continues that narrative by offering a format suited for relaxed sessions where the blend can unfold gradually and reveal the character born of thoughtful farming and expert rolling.

Tasting Notes

The Plasencia Alma del Campo Travesia Toro (10) reveals a medium-to-full body that unfolds with confident sophistication. Initial draws present rich espresso and dark cocoa, underscored by warm cedar and a leather-earth core, while a fine black pepper spice builds gently on the retrohale. Midpalate brings toasted almond and a hint of ripe dried fruit, offering a soft sweetness that balances the savoury backbone. Aromas are fragrant and inviting—sweet hay, warm spice and a subtle floral top note—finishing velvety with a long, cedar-tinged close.

Pairing Suggestions

Aged añejo rum (10–15 years), its caramel, molasses and baking-spice character echoes the cigar’s cocoa and dried-fruit notes and lifts the smoke’s sweetness into an opulent interplay. Espresso or a dark-roast single-origin coffee, the concentrated coffee Acidity and crema cut through the cigar’s richness while mirroring its espresso and roasted-cocoa flavours. 70–75% dark chocolate or a small square of bittersweet chocolate, the chocolate’s bittersweet backbone complements the cigar’s dark-cocoa and cedar tones and creates a refined, lingering finish.

Processing & Delivery

Orders are processed within 1–3 business days. Please note that as an international shipment from Europe, your order may be subject to UK customs inspection, which can add 3–7 additional working days to the estimated delivery time.

Delivery is guaranteed until the shipment reaches UK customs. Lost parcels confirmed by the courier may be reshipped once or refunded. Parcels seized or held by HMRC or UK Border Force are non-refundable. Customers are responsible for any applicable import duties or VAT charges upon delivery.

Damaged Items & Returns

Any issue must be reported within 14 days of delivery by contacting our support team with photographic evidence.

Returned items must be unused and in their original packaging. Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless the item was received damaged or incorrectly sent.

Please note that cigars are handmade natural products. Variations in draw, appearance or flavour are inherent to their craft and do not constitute a defect.

Refunds

Refunds may be requested within 30 days of delivery in cases of confirmed loss or damage, in accordance with the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015.

Where a return is required, return shipping and handling costs are the customer’s responsibility, except in cases where the item was damaged in transit or incorrectly dispatched. These costs will be deducted from the refund amount where applicable.

If you prefer your order to be reshipped rather than refunded, a standard reshipping and handling fee applies and will be confirmed prior to dispatch.

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