Date Added: Wednesday 02 June, 2021
So, after eagerly awaiting this release I managed to get a hold of the Picadillo soon after. After some mixed good and bad experiences with previous New World cigars at the price point of £5 I wasnt sure what to expect, however, this cigar truly blew me away - but then again, I dont expect any less from Mitchell!
Firstly, the cigar was packed with tobacco very well, with no nasty bumps, veins or plugs. I found it to be more on the spongy side as opposed to the harder, tighter packed cigars - but I actually prefer this. The cut was good, with no ripping or unravelling, and the light was also pleasant; releasing lots of creamy smoke. I lit it pretty terribly on my walk through the woods, but within the first minute of lighting, the burn had evened out very well.
On the first third the picadillo came in with some spice on the tip of my tongue, yet was not overpowering. In the midst of the spice I was introduced to some cinnamon and cedar, to which really balanced out well across my palate. I noticed the salty taste on my lips too, which is a personal favourite of mine, so was ple