Chinchalero Novillo Cigar - 1 Single

Date Added: Wednesday 29 August, 2012 by Ian

Thought I'd give this size of cigar a go and bought one of these, a Chinchalero Novillo Fuerte Maduro, a La Rica Gordito and a La Rica Gordito Maduro.

When I opened the bag they came in, there was a strong smell of the camel house at Chester Zoo. Being relatively new to cigars and none of the cigars I'd previously bought smelling like this, I was a bit worried that I'd bought duds. Took a quick look at some forums and the conscensus strangely appeared to be that the more they smelt like manure the better the cigar would taste. Hurrah for the conscensus!

This cigar had the peppery taste I like in Cuban cigars though it wasn't as strong as I'd like. Overall it lasted about an hour or so. The cigar got a bit messy at the end but I'd more than had my monies worth by then.

If I had room in my humidor I'd buy a box of these as well as the Fuerte Maduro. As it is I had a slight preference for the Maduro so I'm buying a box of them instead. Though I'll definitely be buying a box of these when my previous choice of cheaper cigars - Jose L Piedra - run out.