{"id":75519,"date":"2025-10-07T17:18:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T15:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/?p=75519"},"modified":"2025-12-20T13:09:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T12:09:23","slug":"review-oscar-valladares-2012-sumatra-toro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/en\/review-oscar-valladares-2012-sumatra-toro\/","title":{"rendered":"Review Oscar Valladares 2012 Sumatra Toro Boxpressed - 91 points"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Review Oscar Valladares 2012 Sumatra. Cocoa, umami, a Sumatra wrapper from Ecuador and a wonderful balance - the Oscar Valladares 2012 Sumatra Toro Boxpressed was an experience for me. Read my review with all my impressions and why I ended up with 91 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Before we go any further:<\/strong> Get exclusive cigar stories, insider tips and background knowledge - for subscribers only. No advertising. Just pure enjoyment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/insider\/\">Now <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">free of charge<\/span><\/strong> Become a cigar.zone INSIDER<\/a>. ONLY IN GERMAN LANGUAGE.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#zug-und-abbrand\">Draught and combustion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tabak-und-komposition\">Tobacco and composition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#aromaprofil\">Flavour profile<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#starke-und-wirkung\">Strength and effect<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gesamteindruck\">Overall impression<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ressourcen-zum-thema\">Resources on the topic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-8.jpg\" alt=\"Review Oscar Valladares 2012 Sumatra\" class=\"wp-image-75523\" style=\"width:578px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-8-707x1000.jpg 707w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-8-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-8-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-8-624x882.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\">As soon as I lit it, it was clear that it was going to be an exciting journey. This cigar has character, shows very small rough edges, but above all: it delivers a very balanced and pleasant smoking experience. In the end, I couldn't help but <strong>91 points<\/strong> to give.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-1.jpg\" alt=\"Review Oscar Valladares 2012 Sumatra\" class=\"wp-image-75526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-1-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zug-und-abbrand\">Draught and combustion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Train<\/strong> was <strong>somewhat light<\/strong> - This is an advantage for some, as the flavours flow into the mouth without much resistance. I liked it because the cocoa and umami notes were immediately present. With the <strong>Burn-up<\/strong> I had to help, however: It ran <strong>wavy<\/strong> and demanded <strong>Fire corrections<\/strong>. Such details are part of the honest smoking process, they usually do not disturb, but make the difference to a perfect line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tabak-und-komposition\">Tobacco and composition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-2.jpg\" alt=\"Review Oscar Valladares 2012 Sumatra\" class=\"wp-image-75527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-2-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The tobacco blend is remarkable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cover sheet:<\/strong> Ecuador, variety <strong>Sumatra<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cover:<\/strong> Honduras<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filler:<\/strong> Honduras and Nicaragua<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This combination is not commonplace and provides a certain depth and complexity. The Sumatra wrapper from Ecuador in particular gives the cigar its very own character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-3.jpg\" alt=\"Review Oscar Valladares 2012 Sumatra\" class=\"wp-image-75528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-3-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-3-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aromaprofil\">Flavour profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The flavour wheel showed it clearly: <strong>Cocoa<\/strong> was the defining note - dark, <strong>tart-bitter<\/strong> and in perfect balance with the other nuances. Added to this was a pleasant <strong>Umami feeling<\/strong>, which made the cigar appear particularly full and round. Also <strong>Earth<\/strong>, <strong>Leather<\/strong> and a trace <strong>Coffee<\/strong> made their presence felt and brought structure to the aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-4.jpg\" alt=\"Review Oscar Valladares 2012 Sumatra\" class=\"wp-image-75529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-4-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-4-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Retrohale<\/strong> the cigar gained additional expression with a large portion of coffee beans. The bitterness of the cocoa became even clearer and the balance between depth and elegance revealed itself most strongly at this moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"starke-und-wirkung\">Strength and effect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a <strong>Strength of 2.5 out of 5<\/strong> the Toro Boxpressed is in the medium range. It has enough power to satisfy experienced smokers, but remains accessible. No excessive nicotine, but a well thought-out level that allows the flavours to take effect without overloading the palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gesamteindruck\">Overall impression<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What remains is the image of a cigar that does not put on a glossy marketing show, but is characterised by <strong>honest character and balance<\/strong> convinced. Small weaknesses such as the wavy burn and the fire corrections are part of it - they even give it a certain authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> The <strong>Oscar Valladares 2012 Sumatra Toro Boxpressed<\/strong> is a marvellous smoke, which <strong>91 points<\/strong> more than deserved. It is a must for lovers of cocoa notes and balanced complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-5.jpg\" alt=\"Review Oscar Valladares 2012 Sumatra\" class=\"wp-image-75530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-5-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REVIEW-OSCAR-VALLADARES-2012-SUMATRA-TORO-BOXPRESSED-5-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bildnachweis\">Picture credits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vasilij Ratej<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ressourcen-zum-thema\">Resources on the topic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=ioscar+valladares+2012+sumatra+toro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find Oscar Valladares 2012 Sumatra Toro<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73395\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:359px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279.jpg 472w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>More smoke. 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