2012 by Oscar Maduro
The cigar boasts a chocolate brown wrapper. Its box-pressed shape features distinctively sharp edges on two corners. The wrapper feels velvety to the touch, though there are slight discolorations. Notably, one sample exhibits a patch of wrapper leaf resembling a small band-aid where the cigar band would typically be placed, appearing as a somewhat unappealing repair job. This band-aid patch reminds me of a similar occurrence with a Drunk Chicken Mother Clucker cigar I had a while back. However, despite this minor visual setback, my overall experience with the cigar was highly enjoyable. Should you get the chance to smoke this cigar, I hope your experience mirrors mine.
This cigar has an excellent draw and a delightful smoke texture, ensuring effortless enjoyment. Although some flavors may appear muted at times, they consistently offer a pleasant experience without any undesirable flavor characteristics.
Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co., is located in Danli, Honduras. It started operating on 2012, the Factory was founded by Oscar Valladares, Hector Valladares and Bayron Duarte, with experience in the tobacco industry; Oscar worked for more than 9 years with Rocky Patel and Bayron worked for more than 20 years for General Cigars and Oliva.
Oscar Valladares started in the cigar industry almost like a destiny turn, he worked for a travel agency taking Rocky Patel´s Groups to make tours to the Factory. In a short time Rocky asked Oscar to be part of his team and for nine years he worked for him. During this time, Oscar met Bayron, who worked for General Cigars by that time and a long friendship began
Wrapper: Mexico San Andrés Binder: Honduras/Filler: Nicaragua/Honduras
Factory: Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co.
Country of Origin: Honduras
Vitola: Toro/ Size: 6×52
Faint woods, mild pepper spices
Cedar, chocolate, dried fruit, baking spices
Woods, dough, faint chocolate, black pepper
The draw is excellent with abundant smoke production. The finish is short to medium in length, with a pleasing smoke texture. Flavors of cedar, cocoa, and earth are prominent. On the retrohale, I get nuances of cocoa, cream, caramel, with hints of cinnamon and pepper spices. The finish introduces notes of walnuts and black pepper. The body is medium, with minimal nicotine strength.
There’s a noticeable saltiness present. On the palate I get notes of oak and earth, accompanied by hints of cream and cocoa. On the retrohale, I get much of the same with the addition of nougat and sweet tea. The finish is marked by a tingling sensation of black pepper on the palate, along with almonds and walnuts. Initially, the ash resembled a “stack of dimes” in the first third, but it begins to flower a bit in the second third, though the burn remains even throughout.
The draw remains flawless on both samples, showcasing a blend of flavors including oak, cedar, caramel, earth, and white pepper. On the retrohale I get nuances of milk chocolate, sweet tea, black pepper, and roasted nuts. As the last third unfolds, the saltiness recedes, making way for a resurgence of black pepper and earthiness on the finish. The smoke texture is chewy, adding a nice additional layer to the overall experience.
