El Septimo’s Emperor Collection Yao Maduro wraps a dark, oil-sheened maduro leaf around a refined core to deliver richness without heaviness. The profile leads with espresso and dark cocoa, then eases into toasted oak, a touch of baking spice, and a gentle natural sweetness with a smooth and clean finish. Construction is tidy, the draw easy, and the burn unhurried, letting the flavors stack in calm, even layers. It’s a polished, medium-leaning maduro that feels just as at home after dinner with coffee or rum as it does on a slow afternoon.