Oscar Valladares has had quite the journey to become one of the most respected names in boutique cigars. The man was introduced to the premium cigar industry in the unlikely manner of being a bus driver for Rocky Patel in Honduras. This led to Valladares being hired by Patel to learn the ins and outs of the manufacturing business—which he did for nearly a decade! In 2011, Oscar Valladares left to begin his own cigar shop in Danlí, Honduras. His operations eventually expanded enough to purchase his own factory in downtown Danlí, naming it Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. Here, Oscar introduced the company’s first cigar—2012 by Oscar—referencing the Mayan calendar’s prediction for the end of the world. Available in Connecticut, Corojo, and Maduro
The Connecticut blend is the mildest of the bunch, using a combination of Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers, a Honduran binder, and Connecticut-seed wrapper to showcase a smooth and creamy smoking experience. The Connecticut is mild to medium-bodied and offers smooth notes of butter, hay, toasted bread, honey, and a touch of white pepper spice.
Country of Orgin : Honduras
Strength : Mild
Wrapper : Connecticut
*Please note that all SKUs have two product lines. The top line is the box/bundle count. The second line is less than a box/bundle count and will be shipped as loose cigars in a humidified bag.
Shawn OConnor - 2012 by Oscar Connecticut Short Robusto (Verified buyer)
This cigar is one of the best short smokes on the market. It is smooth and creamy and always has a perfect draw. The perfect stick for a last cigar of the night. It is a go to stick for me
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Christine Glasheen - 2012 by Oscar Connecticut Short Robusto (Verified buyer)
Do you like vanilla ice cream? Well if you do this is the cigar for you! This size is perfect for a 30 min smoke and has a smooth, creamy, and consistent vanilla flavor. The retro provides some of the sweetest vanilla notes I’ve ever experienced. I bought a box after a sample and have not been disappointed.
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Matthew Hartzell - 2012 by Oscar Connecticut Short Robusto
Nice, mild and creamy cigar. Perfect morning stick paired with coffee or a chai to kick the day off right.
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Griselda Rodriguez - 2012 by Oscar Connecticut Short Robusto (Verified buyer)
Nice morning smoke. Hints of coffee with earthiness throughout. Oscar never disappoints. Well balanced smoke with a nice white ash and the aroma of the smoke was very pleasant.
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Griselda Rodriguez - 2012 by Oscar Connecticut Short Robusto - 5 Pack (Verified buyer)
Oscar Valladares continues to impress with this creamy and buttery smoke for those who enjoy a mild one first thing in the morning with a slight bite toward the end of the smoke.
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Sean Correia - 2012 by Oscar Connecticut Toro
This cigar was okay, too mild for my palate. It was very lightly packed with a loose draw.
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Ted Oliver - 2012 by Oscar Connecticut Toro
Definitely one of my favorites from Oscar. Loved it from start to nubbed finish
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Vincent Burgo - 2012 by Oscar Connecticut Toro
Got this in the SI COTM club and it’s a smooth Connecticut with amble flavor!
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