Leaf By Oscar 10th Anniversary

Oscar Valladares just celebrated the brand's milestone 10th anniversary with the Leaf by Oscar 10th Anniversary Sixty Criollo cigars, and I grabbed a box as soon as they were released. Upon lighting, this big 6 x 60 stick I encountered a robust medium-to full bodied experience, first hitting my palate with dense, thick flavors of black pepper and mineral rich earth . This was soon followed by creamy textured notes of cinnamon, cedar, and almonds, with pepper and hints of leather lingering in the background. The finale third of the smoke combined all of these flavors together, before leading up to creamy smooth finish when the cigar reached the nub. This was a truly outstanding smoke that deserves a permanent home in any well-seasoned smokers’ humidor.