Leaf by Oscar: Blends and Tasting Notes
As earlier alluded to, Leaf by Oscar now has four variations. You have Connecticut, Maduro, Sumatra, and Corojo. They all come in these popular sizes namely Robusto (4×50), Toro (6×52), Sixty (6×60), Torpedo (6.5×52), and Lancero (7×48) vitolas.
The Lancero came in after about 3 years of distribution. So, what are they like?
Maduro
Maduro lovers will literally keel over in glee when they get their hands on this one. Leaf by Oscar Maduro is a dark, beautiful shiny aromatic medium to full smoke. Encasing the same Honduran fillers and binder, this baby is cloaked in a Nicaraguan Jalapa Maduro wrapper. Is it an exaggeration to say you can almost scoop the oils off the shaft? Shoot me - I’m a sucker for a good maduro.
Rich notes of espresso, earth, pepper, honey-like sweetness, anise, and raisins are all over this stick. Complexity, intensity, and strength grow steadily throughout the smoke. Honey sweetness and pepper are pretty strong but perfectly balanced by creamy coffee. You’re in for a treat and I’m not the only one who thought so.
Leaf by Oscar Maduro clinched the 19 position in Top 25 Cigars of 2016 by Cigar Snob with a 92 rating. It also got a 91 rating from Cigar Authority in 2016.
