Plasencia Cigars have announced the release of the limited edition โ€œThe Year of the Dragonโ€. This is the fourth limited edition offering by Plasencia commemorating the Chinese New Year. This limited-edition brand is offered in a Torpedo 6.5×54 Vitola. A total of 3,000 boxes of โ€œThe Year of the Dragonโ€ were produced.

The โ€œYear of the Dragonโ€ is a puro using tobaccos from the various Plasencia farms within Nicaragua. The cigar is described as medium-bodied featuring peppery and earthy notes. The MSRP on the 10 count box is $450.

Plasencia Cigars CEO Nestor Andres Plasencia stated: โ€œThe dragon is an animal that perfectly represents our familyโ€™s drive for excellence. We look forward to celebrating the Chinese New Year with the public via this special offering.โ€