Plasencia Cigars, a world-renowned premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning cigars with a tobacco tradition since 1865, will unveil TRIUNFAL at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans. This limited-edition release, limited to 5,000 individually numbered boxes worldwide, honors a historic international celebration that brings nations together through passion, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the beautiful game: fútbol.

Inspired by the pinnacle of international competition and the collective energy that captivates audiences across continents, TRIUNFAL pays tribute to a quadrennial global sporting moment that transcends borders. Rooted in heritage yet reflective of the modern era, the release captures the emotion, pride, and sense of triumph associated with the beautiful game on the world’s grandest stage.

At its heart, TRIUNFAL is a celebration of togetherness. Drawing inspiration from North America’s role as host to this extraordinary international gathering, the cigar honors the collective spirit of Canada, the United States, and Mexico—three nations united in a moment defined by collaboration, culture, and shared experience.

Crafted by Plasencia’s master blenders, TRIUNFAL reflects the family’s unwavering commitment to excellence, balance, and authenticity. Every element of the project—from concept to presentation—embodies Plasencia’s seed-to-smoke philosophy and its dedication to creating cigars that transcend the product itself, becoming companions to meaningful moments.

The presentation of TRIUNFAL reflects this same attention to detail. The box design draws inspiration from a stadium setting, featuring subtle green striping reminiscent of the field and individually numbered elements that reinforce its limited nature. Finished with refined gold accents, the packaging offers a cohesive expression of the project’s inspiration and craftsmanship.

TRIUNFAL will also be the first release to feature Plasencia’s newly refined brand identity, as reflected in its updated packaging and visual presentation. At its center is a single tobacco leaf, a reflection of nature’s individuality, held within a hexagon that speaks to balance, structure, and a craft shaped by the natural world rather than imposed upon it.

Carefully selected from the family’s reserves of its finest aged tobaccos, allowing the blend to develop depth, balance, and complexity. A refined expression delivering rich notes of chocolate, cacao, and aged rum.

Produced by two elite master bunchers and rollers, ensuring a slower, more meticulous process with the highest level of quality control.

Origins & Blend:

• Wrapper: Jamastrán, Honduras — from finca La Tradición

• Binder: Olancho, Honduras — from finca San Agustín

• Filler: 100% Organic Jalapa, Nicaragua; from finca La Vega & 100% Organic Jamastrán, Honduras; from finca La Tradición

Crafted: Plasencia Cigars, Tabacos de Oriente Factory at Danlí, Honduras.

TRIUNFAL Gran Toro (6¼ x 54) MSRP: $59.99 per stick $599.00 box of 10. Limited to 5,000 numbered boxes worldwide; with limited allocated quantities per market sold at select premium tobacconists worldwide. Additional details will be announced at PCA 2026.

“TRIUNFAL represents much more than a cigar,” said José Luis Plasencia, fifth-generation member of the Plasencia cigar family. “It reflects unity, resilience, and celebration—values that resonate deeply with our family’s heritage. We believe cigars are meant to accompany life’s most memorable moments, and TRIUNFAL honors one of the most powerful shared celebrations inspired by the game that unites the world.”

ABOUT PLASENCIA CIGARS

Since 1865, the Plasencia family has grown tobacco, overseeing every step from seed to smoke. Five generations later, that same approach—soil first, nothing rushed—continues to define the company and its cigars, including Plasencia Reserva Original, the market's only certified 100% organic cigar.

-Pre-orders expected to ship May