Oscar Valladares' Connecticut Toro sneaks into your humidor with its silky 6x50 frame wrapped in that classic Connecticut shade leaf. This Honduran-Nicaraguan blend comes in boxes of 11 sticks priced around $127 - about $11.6 per smoke. The creamy morning smoke starts with toasted cashews and builds to white pepper notes around the halfway mark.
Essential Specs
- Brand: Oscar Valladares Cigars
- Price: $127.71/box
- Format: Box of 11
- Size: Toro (6" x 52)
- Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
- Binder/Filler: Honduran Jamastran & Nicaraguan Esteli
- Strength: Medium
Smoke Journey
The cold draw whispers sweet hay through perfectly punched cap. First inch delivers:
- Front Third: Roasted almonds dipped in clover honey
- Middle Third: White pepper sparks mixing with oatmeal cookie crumbs
- Final Third: Salted butter finish that clings to your palate
Morning Smoke Alternatives
- Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Toro: Same size, heavier on hazelnut tones with cocoa powder finish
- Ashton Classic Corona: Smaller 5.5" format amplifies floral notes
- Macanudo Café Toro: Linear flavor profile focusing on malt sweetness
- Perdomo Reserve Champ Epicure: Brighter citrus zing in thicker 54-ring gauge
Construction Notes
The triple cap unravels cleanly, revealing medium-tight draw. Burn line holds steady for 80-minute smoke time without touch-ups. Grayish-white ash holds firm in 1.5" segments. Watch for slight bitterness if pushed past nub stage.
