Reviews
Date Added: Monday 19 January, 2026
I’m not the most seasoned cigar smoker, so details of my review won’t be the most in depth but to be honest this cigar was really good, the sweet taste on the lip after every drag! Really nice smoke, stayed together lovely, once lit stayed lit and burnt even! From the top to the bottom I got nice smoke and never got too much, the only reason it’s not 5 star is I wish they made a bigger one and the sweet honey taste wore off half way down but all in all, I really enjoyed it!
.JPG "Casa Carrillo by E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Sidekick Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Monday 19 January, 2026
I've enjoyed this cigar very much construction is good draw very good. Flavours are very nice nutty woody and with very nice sweetness. Half way It becomes more dark chocolate and woody. Its medium strength. Took me about an hour to finish it.
Would recommend. Great collaboration between too great companies (Carrillo and Oliva)
Date Added: Monday 19 January, 2026
When rating this cigar, context is key.
I was specifically hunting for an affordable 30 - 40 minute smoke to enjoy while walking the dog - something well-constructed and consistent. This machine-made stick, utilising long-filler tobacco (ideally with a touch of Cuban leaf), hits that brief perfectly.
It consistently delivers exactly what I need for a casual outing, earning it a full five stars for its 'fitness for purpose.' My only minor critique is that the final third can leave the palate feeling a bit dry with a slightly ashy aftertaste. I’m curious to see if a few months in the humidor will smooth that out, but even as-is, I will certainly be restocking.
The search for the ultimate cheap long-filler continues, but for now, this is my reliable go-to.
Date Added: Sunday 18 January, 2026
I received this cigar as part of the Try Something New mystery cigar offer and it offers very good value for money. The dark wrapper has an appealing appearance and, overall, construction was decent. It was, however, let down slightly by a lack of consistency, with a few soft spots noticeable along the length. The draw was very good straight after first light, which is worth noting as cigars of this size can often smoke on the tight side.
The first third was pleasant and approachable, delivering earthy flavours alongside some leather and a light touch of pepper. As the cigar moved into the second third, it developed some enjoyable hazelnut notes. These flavours were not entirely consistent, coming and going rather than remaining firmly established, but were welcome when present.
In the final third a slight bitterness did appear, though nothing overpowering, and the cigar remained perfectly smokeable right to the end.
Overall, this is a solid value cigar and I’m glad I gave this Drew Estate cigar a go. It is not something I would regularly reach for, but it did exactly what t
Date Added: Sunday 18 January, 2026
I have to say I enjoyed this stick. I purchased 2 and I am letting the last one age for a while.
Flavour for me was Coffee with a few spices thrown in. Also a little chocolate I sensed a couple of times.
The only issue I had with this was the burn, not very even and at one time it looked like an exploded barrel. But, other than that very enjoyable.
Once I have had the 2nd I will make sure to supply an update.
Date Added: Sunday 18 January, 2026
Okay for the price, probably won't have one again. Decent draw using a single V cut, lots of dense, white smoke; however, it required multiple, regular corrections due to a really uneven burn before completely going out at the start of the final third. Flavour wise it was very ashy, like a large cigarette, fairly one dimensional with dry leather, dry eood and a touch of dark chocolate. Body was a solid medium low with strength being low, overall really mild, mellow and gentle, not a bad beginner cigar considering the price, simplicity of flavours and low strength.
