The Plasencia Reserva Original is the world's first and only certified organic cigar made completely with tobacco certified by the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), representing a medium-bodied Nicaraguan puro that captures the essence of traditional tobacco cultivation. All tobacco is aged for five years after curing and fermentation, creating a complex smoking experience with notes of nuts, fruits, and caramel with delicate nuances of marzipan and final hints of cedar. The blend earned a 92 rating and ranked as the #25 Cigar of 2022 by Cigar Aficionado, which described it as "an all-Nicaraguan blend showing a toasty, nutty smoke accented by notes of orange peel, honey, almond paste and baking spices". This organic cigar represents Plasencia's commitment to sustainable tobacco cultivation, utilizing wasps and garlic for bug control instead of pesticides and a proprietary organic fertilizer primarily based upon worm castings called vermicompost. The blend uses Nicaraguan leaves throughout, focusing on the country's Estelí and Jalapa regions, grown on select Plasencia farms using 100% pesticide and insecticide-free methods. Originally released as Reserva Organica in the early 2000s, the cigar was released nationally in 2017 at the IPCPR trade show after being a Famous Smoke exclusive for some years before. The Reserva Original offers a mild to medium strength profile that appeals to both morning smokers and those seeking an everyday premium cigar. Tasting notes include earth, vanilla, cereal, and Turkish spices culminating in a sweet and unusual finish, while reviewers consistently praise its flawless burn, sturdy construction, and interesting flavor profile. This certified organic blend provides exceptional value for its quality level, representing Plasencia's mastery of traditional tobacco cultivation methods in a modern premium cigar.