The 2012 by Oscar Valladares Sumatra Short Robusto packs a punch in its box-pressed 4x50 format. Priced at $122.40 for 20 sticks, this Honduran puro comes dressed in an oily Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that glistens like melted chocolate. Mild-medium strength doesn't mean timid - this short smoke's got enough complexity to make your afternoon coffee break feel like a VIP lounge session.
Cold draw serves raisin sweetness. Initial puffs deliver roasted nuts and cinnamon spice - think fresh coffee cake baking. Smoke output stays moderate, perfect for discreet indoor sessions.
Cedar woodiness amps up as the burn line crosses the band. Caramelized sugar notes emerge but get grounded by a mineral earthiness. Construction holds firm - ash stays solid past 1.5 inches.
Black pepper enters stage left at the nub, mingling with dark chocolate undertones. Retrohale reveals unexpected floral hints, though some find the Nicaraguan filler's pepper kick overpowers subtlety here.
The Jamastran valley filler tobaccos shine through - that signature Honduran earthiness balanced by Nicaraguan spice. The Indonesian Sumatra wrapper adds just enough sweetness to keep things interesting without going dessert-cigar sweet.
Performs best with straight cut to maximize wrapper influence. Pair with dark roast coffee or aged rum. Let rest 60 days post-shipment - fresh boxes can show youthful harshness that melds beautifully with short-term aging.
