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The Oscar by Oscar Valladares Habano Sixty

Meet the Oscar Valladares Habano Sixty - a hefty Honduran cigar packing serious flavor in its 6x60 frame. Clocking in around $12.60 per stick in boxes of 11, this parejo-shaped smoke delivers medium strength with enough complexity to keep seasoned smokers interested without overwhelming newcomers. That oily Ecuadorian Habano wrapper isn't just for show - it's your first clue about the sweetness hiding beneath those veiny leaves.

Quick Specs

  • Brand: Oscar Valladares
  • Price: $138.60/box
  • Count: 11 cigars
  • Size: 6" x 60 ring
  • Shape: Parejo (straight-sided)
  • Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
  • Binder/Filler: Honduran
  • Strength: ★★★☆☆ (Medium)

Flavor Journey

First Third: Crackles to life with black pepper sparkles over cedar planks. Toasted almond emerges mid-inch through creamy smoke that clings to the palate.

Mid Section: Earth tones deepen as espresso grounds mingle with damp wood notes. Sweetness shifts from caramel to brown sugar without becoming cloying.

Final Stretch: Leather and mineral complexity amps up. Watch for gradual nicotine build - slow puffs maintain flavor clarity as cocoa powder resurfaces.

Construction Notes

  • Burn line stays razor-sharp for first 4 inches
  • Smoke output: Moderate volume
  • Ash holds firm in inch-long segments
  • Needs single correction at final third

Stack-Up Against Similar Heavyweights

  • Rocky Patel Sixty: 6"x60 - Sharper spice, less sweetness
  • Perdomo Habano Barrel-Aged: 6"x60 - Vanilla oak notes, tighter draw
  • CAO Flathead Steel: 6"x60 - More chocolate, easier smoke
  • AJ Fernandez New World: 6"x60 - Bolder nicotine punch

Pro Tips

Pair with black coffee or añejo tequila to highlight the cigar's natural sweetness. Let rest 6-8 weeks post-shipping - the Honduran binder benefits from humidity stabilization. Perfect for 90-minute sessions when you want substance without commitment to full strength.

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