Reviews
Date Added: Thursday 15 August, 2019
From mobile (apologies for any spelling/formatting errors):
Smoking the cigar at the moment, I was about to post a ‘disappointed’ review. White pepper and little else to begin with. I also had to make quite a deep cut to get a decent draw . . .
then . . . the middle third:
the creaminess starts to come through: the burn perfect. Still the pepper, but calmed down by the creamy, faint vanilla sweetness. Paired with a Shackleton as an experiment but I think it would go better with a nice rum.
Down to the last third, the draw is still firm, but not tight, a little leather coming through, the burn still perfect.
I had wondered if the Caldwell line was partly hype, but this cigar (the lower end of their pricing) is at least good enough to make me want to work my way up.
The build is excellent, the draw so-so (if like me you like lots of smoke) and the true flavour takes a wee while to come through, but this is definitely proof that the Caldwell line isn’t just all hype. I’ll definitely be buying another to judge consistency, at the very least.
Last third: now more
Date Added: Thursday 15 August, 2019
Bought as a Camacho sampler pack. First impressions, a tidy compact, well made panatella. Punched it and had a pleasant 15-20 mins in the garden. Not much complexity in the flavour, but never the less it was a fairly pleasant experience, maybe a little on the bolder side of mild. It stayed lit, burned evenly so I look forward to trying the other two in the sampler pack, I wouldnt be dissapointed if they were both as good as this.
Date Added: Tuesday 23 July, 2019
I loved this cigar. It was an even burn, a smooth draw, great construction and the flavour was deep and robust throughout with a peppery second third. I got a good hour out of it and I loved every minute of it.
Date Added: Monday 22 July, 2019
Chinchalero Chicos Cigar - 1 Single
by Philippos
For a cheap 20 to 30 minute smoke I found it quite enjoyable. Although harsh at the beginning, it developed well with an even burn.
Date Added: Thursday 18 July, 2019
Charatan Rolls Pipe Tobacco 50g Tin
by Roger
In my opinion this is a better blend than any other roll tobacco available in the UK being stronger and having more flavour.It is nearly as good as Orlik Bull's Eye was.I still have some of the Orlik and could compare them both.The only drawback to this blend is the price so I only smoke it occasionally.
Date Added: Saturday 29 June, 2019
I was a little confused as to which cigar this was as it has no band or branding, but i was pleasently surprised. Its definitatly a step up in quality over the cheap dutch cigars available and reminded me of an La Invincta, that is to say a smooth medium stick well constructed and a pleasure to smoke from foot to head.
