Oscar Valladares The Leaf Maduro
It's like our first Christmas present: a carefully rolled tobacco leaf replaces the cellophane and reveals a real cigar treat: The Leaf Oscar Valladares Maduro. It was Oscar himself who came up with this ingenious idea, out of concern for the environment and as a nod to Mayan culture: "The idea of a cigar wrapped in a loose leaf was reminiscent of the first cigars made by the Mayans, who simply rolled tobacco leaves to smoke them."
Tasting notes
This cigar begins with light peppery notes, heralding a subtly spicy start. Very quickly, dominant woody aromas take over, blending sandalwood and cedar for a refined and warm experience.
As the tasting progresses, toasted flavours develop, accompanied by a dark, earthy character, bringing a depth that appeals to lovers of complexity.
This cigar invites us to slow down, sit back and reflect, making it the perfect companion for moments of calm and contemplation.
Momentum
A cigar for the afternoon, evening, or after a meal. So well-balanced and rounded that it stands alone.
The cigar anecdote
The idea of a cigar wrapped in a loose leaf was reminiscent of the first cigars made by the Mayans, who simply rolled tobacco leaves to smoke them.
About Oscar Valladares
Until 2011, Oscar worked for one of the heavyweights of the cigar industry, Rocky Patel. “When I first visited Danlí 15 years ago, I didn’t even smoke cigars!” admits Oscar, who, at the time, was driving visitors around Honduras for Rocky. “But I immediately fell in love with the wonderful process of making cigars. I realised just how special it is to smoke a cigar, because so much individual effort goes into it,” he recalls. He began to think about how he could become part of that process. Rocky Patel, seeing Oscar’s thirst for knowledge and passion for cigars, offered him a full-time position in quality control. Shortly afterwards, Oscar managed the distribution of Rocky Patel Premium cigars in South America as an independent contractor. But this venture was short-lived: for various reasons, the business did not thrive, and Oscar found himself with a mountain of debt. However, what seemed like an ending marked a new beginning for him.
