Oscar Valladares
Leaf by Oscar Connecticut
Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Honduras. It pairs Connecticut wrapper; Honduran binder; Honduran filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 38.
- Maker
- Oscar Valladares
- Wrapper
- Connecticut
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Honduran
- Country
- Honduras
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 38
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsOscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Connecticut uses a Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryOscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Connecticut questions
What does Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Connecticut taste like?
Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Connecticut uses a Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Leaf by Oscar Connecticut?
Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Connecticut good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Connecticut made?
Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Connecticut is made in Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Connecticut use?
Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Connecticut uses a Connecticut 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 Leaf by Oscar Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Lancero (7 × 38), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Connecticut?
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 Leaf by Oscar Connecticut?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Leaf by Oscar Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include 5 Vegas Gold, Gispert Classic and Camacho Connecticut. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.