Oscar Valladares
2012 by Oscar Maduro
Oscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras. It pairs Maduro wrapper; Honduran binder; Honduran filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Oscar Valladares
- Wrapper
- Maduro
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Honduran
- Country
- Honduras
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsOscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro uses a Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryOscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro questions
What does Oscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro taste like?
Oscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro uses a Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Oscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro?
Oscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Oscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Oscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro made?
Oscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro is made in Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Oscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro use?
Oscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro uses a Maduro wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Oscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Oscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Oscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Oscar Valladares 2012 by Oscar Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Alec Bradley Maxx, Rebellion Country Ring of Fire and Padrón Series Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.