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2012 by Oscar Valladares Corojo Short Robusto

This Honduran puncher packs a 4x52 box-pressed format into your humidor. At $6.12 per stick (box of 20), it's positioned as a midday smoke for medium-strength enthusiasts. The corojo wrapper shines with oily sheen straight from the cellophane - no need for extended aging. Let's break down this flavor bomb.

Essential Specs

  • Brand: Oscar Valladares Cigars
  • Price: $122.40/box
  • Format: Short Robusto
  • Size: 4" x 52
  • Wrapper: Honduran Corojo
  • Binder: Honduran
  • Filler: Honduran/Nicaraguan
  • Strength: Medium (3/5)

Smoke Session Breakdown

First Third

Cold draw brings earthiness with raisin sweetness. Initial puffs erupt with black pepper - the corojo signature. Settles into dry cedar and roasted nuts around the 1" mark. Smoke output stays moderate, perfect for indoor spaces.

Mid Section

Pepper fades to background. Main stage features dark chocolate nibs and caramelized coffee beans. Retrohale reveals hidden citrus zest. Burn line stays razor-sharp without touch-ups.

Final Stretch

Last inch gets meaty - literally. Savory umami mixes with cinnamon spice. Strength creeps up to medium-full. Cut it before the nub unless you want nicotine sweats. Total smoke time: 45mins.

Cigar Counterparts

  • Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Robusto (5x50): Similar corojo zing, longer duration
  • AJ Fernandez New World Robusto (5x50): Bolder espresso notes, tighter draw
  • Perdomo Habano Maduro (5x54): Sweeter profile, thicker ring gauge
  • My Father Le Bijou 1922 (5x50): Higher nicotine kick, creamy finish

Construction Notes

The box-press feels substantial in hand. Triple cap holds firm during V-cut. Ash maintains pale gray color despite 70% RH storage. Box code shows 6-month minimum aging at Danlí factory - explains the smooth combustion.

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