Reviews
Date Added: Monday 17 April, 2017
Chinchalero Novillo Cigar - 1 Single
by Garry
I bought this two months ago for 1 pound less than current price (bloody chancellor!) to try a bargain cigar and was pleasantly surprised. Although the draw was very loose, it was an enjoyable medium strength smoke, lasted for a good 45min, kept burning until the end and the burn line only stayed in the final inch. Plus the wife didn't make her usual comment that it "smells like a compost heap"! I've got a maduro version on order and am looking forward to that one - I'll be buying more of these in the future.
Date Added: Sunday 16 April, 2017
After having a bad experience with another member of the Inka family I went in to this cigar with an open mind and am so glad I did, this is a fantastic cigar. After cutting the cap did start to unravel but on the plus side the construction was excellent and uniform, it felt like a high quality cigar and held its ash extremely well. The draw was a little looser than I'd normally like but it did not hinder the experience. The burn was good, it did start to tunnel on occasion but always returned to an even burn. Where the cigar really shines is the flavour profile, it consists of a silky smooth and prominent sweetness with tangy and toasty/roasty notes and a hint of nuts, these flavours combine to create an almost floral/citrus character in the background. The aftertaste is divine; subtle sweet, tangy and nutty characteristics linger on the palate for a long time. Words don't do the taste of this cigar justice.
Unfortunately it started to rain heavily just as I was getting to the final third, I quickly clipped it and am confident that despite being previously smoked it will still be
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Date Added: Saturday 15 April, 2017
Montecristo No. 4 Cigar - 1 Single
by Samuel
I was quite disappointed with my cigar and was expecting more based on the reviews and status of this cigar. For the first inch I got a nice complex spicy flavour but after that the cigar started burning down the side and would not return to an even burn no matter how much I nursed it, nor would it stay lit. It had an extremely tight draw too. I ended up having to throw the second half away as it was too difficult an experience to enjoy. The cigar was dry boxed and checked for signs of being at the correct humidity before smoking as I do with all my cigars so that definitely wasn't the problem, all other cigars from the same humidor were fine. Must have received a bad one.
Date Added: Monday 10 April, 2017
Montecristo No. 4 Cigar - 1 Single
by Benjamin
I am currently on the 3rd quarter of the cigar, and to be honest I am quite dissapointed. Not much smoke with a hard draw, and tightly wrapped. Very smooth though, and easy on the tongue. I can see why this is a beginners cigar. Definitely get your money's worth though!
Date Added: Monday 10 April, 2017
Beautiful cigar, i knew it was going to be from the moment I unwrapped it and had a sniff of the foot, got nice mellow tones of dark chocolate and coffee with a hint of vanilla on the dry draw. Then I fired it up, and wow, beautiful plumes of thick white smoke that feel and taste great, dark chocolate and coffee last all the way down and keep subtly developing and getting sweeter. the vanilla is there on the retro hale and turns slightly cinnamon as you work down it. Firm white ash that held nearly to the ring then i got nervous and ashed it myself but got right to the end with only one ashing. If I could afford it I would make this my regular smoke, I will be ordering a couple for my humidor and saving for special occasions. another reviewer said it would be a great dessert stick, i agree after a nice meal with a glass of port this cigar would make you feel like king, or queen, of the world.
Date Added: Monday 10 April, 2017
Beautiful cigar, i knew it was going to be from the moment I unwrapped it and had a sniff of the foot, got nice mellow tones of dark chocolate and coffee with a hint of vanilla on the dry draw. Then I fired it up, and wow, beautiful plumes of thick white smoke that feel and taste great, dark chocolate and coffee last all the way down and keep subtly developing and getting sweeter. the vanilla is there on the retro hale and turns slightly cinnamon as you work down it. Firm white ash that held nearly to the ring then i got nervous and ashed it myself but got right to the end with only one ashing. If I could afford it I would make this my regular smoke, I will be ordering a couple for my humidor and saving for special occasions. another reviewer said it would be a great dessert stick, i agree after a nice meal with a glass of port this cigar would make you feel like king, or queen, of the world.
