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Oscar Valladares Collection Edition 12-Cigar Sampler

This sampler's like a flavor carnival for your humidor - 12 cigars showcasing Oscar's blender magic at $127.80 per box. We're talking assorted sizes from parejo to maybe some toros hiding in there, with strength levels hopping between mellow Connecticut chillers to Maduro beasts. Perfect for when you can't decide between "easy Sunday" and "boss mode" smokes.

Quick Specs

  • Brand: Oscar Valladares Cigars
  • Price: $127.80/box
  • Count: 12 cigars
  • Sizes: Assorted (typically 5"-7" range)
  • Ring Gauge: Assorted (50-54 common)
  • Strength: Medium to Full (varies by blend)

Burn Journey

First Third

Cold draw's all sweet tobacco and cedar shavings. Ignite to get pepper sparks that mellow into creamy coffee - like a cappuccino with cinnamon sprinkle. Watch that burn line though; some wrappers take uneven paths.

Mid-Section

Here's where the Honduran earthiness punches through. Leather and roasted nuts take over, with a caramel undertone that sticks to your palate. Smoke output varies - Maduro rolls billow while Connecticuts stay shy.

Final Stretch

Nicotine hug kicks in around last third. Dark chocolate bitterness balances the earlier sweetness, but tar buildup can happen fast on smaller ring gauges. Pro tip: nub the coronas before 1.5" mark.

Cross-Shop Check

  • Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto (5.5x50) - Similar creamy core, less spice
  • A.J. Fernandez New World Toro (6x52) - Earthier, heavier nicotine punch
  • Perdomo Habano Churchill (7x54) - More nutty, smoother transitions
  • My Father Le Bijou Petit Robusto (4.5x50) - Bolder, tighter construction

Honduran Heritage

Born in Danlí's cigar heartland, these sticks use Jamastran Valley leaf that's been baking in tropical humidity. The assorted blends mix Honduran puro vibes with Nicaraguan fillers for that extra kick. That's why you get chewy smoke texture even on milder blends.

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