Meet the Leaf by Oscar Valladares Sumatra Toro - a Honduran-made stogie wrapped in actual tobacco leaf packaging. This 6x52 box-pressed Toro comes at $189 for 20 sticks, delivering medium-strength smoke perfect for daily sessions. Its Ecuadorian Sumatra cloak hides a core of Honduran binder/filler tobaccos, creating that signature earthy-sweet profile Oscar Valladares fans chase.
Cold draw serves damp earth and molasses. Initial puffs reveal espresso grounds and cedar planks with faint raisin sweetness. Smoke production stays moderate - no thick clouds here. Watch for occasional canoeing if you rush the draws.
Honduran core emerges with roasted cashews and black pepper tingle. Sumatra wrapper adds cocoa powder texture that coats the tongue. Ash holds firm for 1.5" segments. Retrohale brings walnut skin bitterness balanced by caramelized sugar.
Earthy tones intensify to forest floor dampness. Coffee grounds transition to bitter dark chocolate. Last inch develops white pepper spice that lingers on lips. Moderate nicotine kick appears at 90-minute mark - lighter smokers might dock early.
The Sumatra wrapper hails from Indonesia's volcanic soils, fermented to develop its dark oily sheen. Honduran fillers from Jamastran Valley provide earthy base notes, while Nicaraguan leaf in the blend adds subtle pepper spice. All tobaccos age 2-3 years before rolling in Danlí factories.
