Meet The Oscar Maduro Toro - a 6x52 Honduran powerhouse wrapped in dark Mexican San Andres Maduro leaf. This box-pressed parejo comes 11 sticks to a box at $127.71, delivering medium-bodied smokes that punch above their weight class. The oily wrapper glistens with promise, hiding a carefully balanced blend of Honduran tobaccos that'll have you reaching for whiskey neat or dark roast coffee.
First Third: The cold draw whispers dried fruit before flames bring bold espresso and black pepper. Smoke production stays moderate - enough to taste the emerging dark chocolate notes without overwhelming your palate.
Middle Third: Earthiness takes center stage, blending with toasted almonds and a molasses-like sweetness. The burn line stays razor-sharp, needing zero corrections. Watch for occasional licorice undertones if you slow-roll the draws.
Final Third: Charred oak and intensified cocoa dominate as nicotine strength builds. While not harsh, the last inch brings noticeable pepper resurgence. Most smokers cut it here at the 75-minute mark.
