Nestor Plasencia - The Plasencia family is one of the most renowned cigar makers in the world. They have been growing tobacco and producing cigars for five generations, dating back to 1865. Their cigars are handcrafted with premium tobaccos from their own farms in Nicaragua and Honduras. The Plasencia family is committed to excellence, innovation and social responsibility in the cigar industry. Plasencia factories are responsible for the manufacture of cigars for 30 or more labels, including products for J.R. Tobacco, Swisher International, and Rocky Patel.
Aside from their own lines, some of the brands they make for others include 5 Vegas: Classic, Gold, Gold Maduro, Cask Strength; Alec Bradley: Maxx, American Sun Grown, American Classic Blend, Black Market; Cuba Libre; El Mejor: Emerald, Espresso; Padilla: Obsidian; Rocky Patel: Connecticut, Decade, Edge, Sun Grown, Renaissance