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There is a wide variety of flavor profiles, blends, wrappers, and fillers available in the market. Therefore, it is no surprise that drawing attention to new cigars needs more innovations and complexity.

Marketing is a key for businesses to convince people to buy their products. However, with increasing competition, each company has to come up with unique and bizarre marketing techniques.

With unconventional methods comes the risk of the idea either becoming a revolution for the industry or being a total flop.

What is life if lived without a little risk? Oscar Valladares took that risk and introduced a new notion in Leaf by Oscars that tests how much you apply “don’t judge a book by its cover” in your day-to-day life.

This is because at first glance the cigar line looks like the least appealing cigar you can find. However, it underneath the ugliness that you discover the true beauty.

Developed at the factory in Danli, Honduras, the Leaf by Oscars cigar line comes in four wrappers and two sizes each. This gives smokers a range of different options to choose from a per their taste.

The Unique Packaging

Valladares brought about the most exciting change to the premium cigars by introducing the new idea of wrapping the cigar in a tobacco leaf instead of cellophane.

Usually, to preserve the flavor and oils, cigars are covered by organic, breathable material, cellophane, that keeps the cigar from drying out.

It is common knowledge that humidity plays a fundamental role in keeping cigars. The reason behind this lies in the flavor that every smoker seeks when spending money to buy himself a cigar.

It is the wrapper that brings character to the flavor profile of any cigar. In case the wrapper dries out, all that’s left is smoking the dried cigar is bland smoke with no flavor.

Upon removal of this cover, a dark, glistening stick is revealed tempting the holder to quickly take a draw out of it.

An added advantage of the tobacco covering is that it gives additional freshness and taste to the cigar that is not as commonly found in others.

Leaf by Oscars is a cigar you can “pure”. Other than the leaves of tobacco in the cigar, the wrapper, and the covering, even the band is made of tobacco pulp. This makes it smokable, however, it does nothing to add to the taste.

Leaf by Oscars—Wrappers and Sizes

It is available in four distinct wrappers. This brings versatility to the series and makes it more accommodating to different palates.

• Leaf by Oscar Connecticut
• The Leaf by Oscar Corojo
• Leaf by Oscar Maduro
• Leaf by Oscar Sumatra

Each of these wrappers is available in two sizes: Toro (6×50) and Double toro/Gordo (6×60)

Wrapper Details

The filler and binder used in the Leaf by Oscar cigars pay homage to the connection between the land on which the tobaccos were grown and the people who contributed to it.

However, the strength of each blend is distinct. This adds more appeal in regards to a wider variety.

• Wrapper: Honduran Connecticut Puro
• Binder: Honduras
• Filler: Honduras
• Strength: Mild-Medium

• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
• Binder: Honduras
• Filler: Honduras
• Strength: Medium-Full

• Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Puro
• Binder: Honduras
• Filler: Honduras
• Strength: Mild-Medium

• Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa
• Binder: Honduras
• Filler: Honduras
• Strength: Medium-Full

Appearance

The cigar series has different wrappers, therefore, they vary in colors and texture. However, all of the stogies are firm, tightly packed but light in weight.

They have nice visible veins and seams. The ends are hard-pressed, but not too firm and all the sticks have a rustic feel to them.

They have excellent construction and build. The ash is white and holds up until half-line. The smoke output is also commendable. It has a nice and easy draw and a good burn line.

However, at times there is a noticeable jaggedness to the burn line. Moreover, it burns comparatively faster as it is an easy burn.

Strength

The Leaf by Oscar line revolves around mild to medium strength. It is perfect for new smokers as it is not as much of a powerhouse.

For those who prefer mellow smokes, it is a perfect choice with subtle flavors.

In the available wrappers, the strength increases in the second-third of the smoke, making it a medium. The taste also becomes lasting.

The cigars are in a mild to medium body range. Like the strength, the body transitions to a medium-bodied range and changes to a fuller body towards the end.

There is a balance between the strength and the body of the cigar.

Flavor Profile

Each wrapper of the Leaf by Oscar cigar series comes with distinctive flavors. Moreover, these are known for their consistency in flavors.

However, for those who prefer diversity in the flavor profile, this can be a let-down.

The Leaf by Oscars Connecticut has a dominant flavor of Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, with hints of citrus and sweetness.

Moreover, a subtle note of pepper provides more texture and an added note of spice to balance the woodiness.

The Leaf by Oscar Maduro has the typical sweet notes of a Maduro, with notes of undernotes of oak and slickness from the oil. Moreover, it has undertones of cocoa and earth.

The finish on the flavors extends with time. Initially, the finish is quick and subtle. Eventually, the taste lasts longer until the next drag.

The Leaf by Oscars Corojo has a soft flavor profile with tones of nuttiness, woodiness, and a dusty texture. Furthermore, it is enhanced by subtle sweetness.

Later on, the palate develops with a combination of flavors like oak and a scotchy sweetness, along with a hint of pepper and coffee. Also, along with the stick, a touch of creaminess adds to the flavor profile.

Lastly, the Leaf by Oscar Sumatra is has a nice, subtle flavor profile that ranges from a base flavor of tobacco with hints of nuts and wood. There is a light citrusy undertone to it in the finish.

The flavors transition along with the stick. Tones of earthiness, and sweet add to the base flavor profile.

My Thoughts

The Leaf by Oscar cigar range is one meant for smokers who prefer mild, premium smoke. These are affordable cigars that are light and mellow, perfect for people who prefer cigars with consistent flavor profiles.