Matasa runs by Fonseca and Plasencia runs by Nestor Plasencia whos factory makes Casa Magna. During this tour I went both in Padron and Plasencia facotry and discovered that the operation in Placensia is alteast three times bigger than Padron. However, I could easily tell that Padron's quality control is superior compares to Plasecia. This factory makes Casa Magna, 5 Vegas, HC many brands. I believe you can also make your own cigar here under your own brand. Padron is exclusive.
I also learned that Rocky Patel actually doesn't own any factory they leased one of Plasencia's factory in Nicaragua. I will post more pictures.
nice. i hope to go back at some point. the country is wonderful. the people are better. i will keep everyone posted on my return voyage when i can get to it. we will have to hit that two level Cuban Restaurant in Estali, smoke a cigar and drink some flor de cana
I am in Managua. We have a cigarZone here as well as one in Estali. Flor De Cana is good but Guatemalan Ron Zacapa is even better. Let me know when you are here. My man cave has everything and I can proudly say that my cigar collection is the the largest and finest private collection in Nicaragua-:)
Correct, that is in Miami not in his cigar safari, Estali.
ive been to both his house and his factory. i didnt ask about his collection. i figured im lucky enough to be hanging out with JD. might as well not push it. his factory is amazing. if you have yet to see it i recommend that you do. When you run into JD, Tell him that Matt and Jen cant wait to see him again so that he can preside over our nicaraguan wedding.
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when were you there?
i will keep everyone posted on my return voyage when i can get to it.
we will have to hit that two level Cuban Restaurant in Estali, smoke a cigar and drink some flor de cana
his factory is amazing. if you have yet to see it i recommend that you do. When you run into JD, Tell him that Matt and Jen cant wait to see him again so that he can preside over our nicaraguan wedding.
And to think I was so drunk two weekends ago that I could only smoke maybe a 1/5th of the lancero - I am kicking myself now after these pics ahha