Although highly recommended by a good friend, I was hesitant to buy the Leaf by Oscar Corojo Lancero cigar because it looked gimmicky with its crude tobacco leaf casing that replaces standard cellophane. I was told by the salesperson that the outer tobacco leaf serves the purpose of ensuring maximum freshness, by allowing the cigars to breathe. This process must work, because this thin, mellow to medium body smoke was loaded with smooth, scrumptious flavors of coffee, nuts, hints of spice, and a sweet toasty finish.