Reviews
Date Added: Friday 08 March, 2019
I really enjoyed this cigar. A pleasant introduction to Maduro tobacco at a decent price. Due to the heavy gauge IÂ’d recommend a punch or, as I prefer a small drill bit, rather than a cutter. The cigar lasted about 20 minutes and burnt nice and evenly without the harshness often associated with less expensive cigars. The only downside was that it started to unwrap itself a little towards the finish. However IÂ’ll definitely be buying more of these.
Date Added: Thursday 07 March, 2019
As with the Dark Flake, this is supposedly a substitute for Dunhills Rolls, again its not. Nowhere close. Fruitier, yes, less boney (meaning it tends not to stick in the craw), no little spikes of harshness unlike the Dunhill original (whichever iteration) However, a delicious smoke and one I would buy often IF it was better priced. Personally £1.00 - £1.50 cheaper would make this more palatable. It just isnt truly worth the cost. I feel that the makers are basing the price on the names Dunhill and Charatan, calling a Mercedes a Rolls doesnt make it one. OK moan bit over, back to the tobacco. I went thru my first tin with rapidity as I enjoyed the blend, Va/Pers are a favourite of mine. This smokes easily, generally with one relight, I noticed the char has to be match made, lighters appear to scorch the flavour somewhat. Relights are fine with butane. Somewhat less dry compared to the Dunhill, but never moist, no gurgling. No dottle either, which is always a plus point. The tobacco burns clean leaving almost nothing for later. They have made this blend well proportioned a
Date Added: Friday 01 March, 2019
Ive had several of these now and have to say i have not had a bad experience with any one of them, they are mild and slightly peppery burn well and evenly last around an hour and for my personal taste are extremely enjoyable, will definitely be ordering more
Date Added: Friday 22 February, 2019
Strong strong strong! Loved this cigar. nicely constructed, even burn and a huge whack of nicotine.
Will definitely keep a supply of these at home.
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Date Added: Tuesday 19 February, 2019
enjoyable smoke,nicotine just enough to satisfy being ex cigarette smoker ive found it hard to find pipe tobacco that quells my cravings this one does.i would like to see nicotine levels also listed on tobaccos.burns well not to wet as for being like dunhill i couldnt tell you as ive never tried theirs before.will buy again and try a few others from chartan.
Date Added: Tuesday 19 February, 2019
Chinchalero Culebra - 3 Cigars Twist
by Jason
I bought a box of these and was impressed with the rustic vibe of them. The tobacco leaf stems binding the 3 cigars together, and the tobacco leaf packaging were a nice touch and right up my street - I dont do posh !!
I found them to be a nice tasting smoke, and I admit that I had some reservations as to how the shape of them would affect their burn, however, I neednt have worried though as they all burnt fairly slowly and evenly.
I found it interesting when reading about these cigars. Im almost certain that Culebra means Snake in Spanish, and from what I read, these cigars are deliberately made in this fashion because they were given to the tobacco farmers / cigar makers, some of who would sometimes help themselves to the cigars meant for exporting. By giving the workers the twisted Culebras, the bosses etc of the cigar farms could identify anybody who was smoking any cigars that they shouldnt be.
All in all, I liked them and would recommend them to anybody and I would also buy them again.
