Reviews
Date Added: Wednesday 22 October, 2025
I did not purchase this cigar from C. Gars as it was gifted to me, the experience is my own and was enjoyable. This review will be posted on the other Churchill bands as the flavour remains the same but the novelty cigar band is the only thing that differs.
The Romeo y Julieta Churchill is one of those cigars that instantly feels special from the moment you pick it up. For someone like me still building experience, this cigar set a new benchmark for what a refined, classic Cuban should deliver. It’s beautifully constructed—firm, smooth, and fragrant before lighting. On the cold draw, I got soft notes of cedar, earth, and a hint of sweetness.
Once lit, the first third opened with that signature Romeo y Julieta creaminess, layered with mild spice and wood. The smoke was smooth and aromatic, never harsh, and the draw was perfectly balanced. As it developed, gentle floral and nutty tones appeared, with moments of cocoa and toasted almond weaving in. The burn line was impressively even throughout, showing the kind of craftsmanship the brand is known for.
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Date Added: Wednesday 22 October, 2025
Slightly heavier than a typical robusto, 54 rather than 50 ring gauge...actually feels significantly larger. Impeccable construction, really well packed but a surprisingly airy draw with a guillotine cut, decent smoke output. Starts very light-bodied and airy with just a hint of cedar and a nice sweetness, shifts to medium-full bodied and medium strength with huge amounts of cedar, roasted nut and spicy pepper whilst maintaining the initial sweetness. Finishes with dry cacao and leather. Decent, if slightly wonky burn, ashes every inch or so. Outstanding value for money, would age beautifully.
Date Added: Wednesday 22 October, 2025
Recently bought twelve of these as part of a flash sale humidor top-up. I generally prefer a robusto size but for the price these were good value for money.
First cigar seemed a little harsh, but second cigar was very pleasant. Ideal as a smoke for pottering in the garden.
Date Added: Wednesday 22 October, 2025
Mitchellero Novellini Cigar - 1 Single
by Stuart
The Mitchellero Novellini turned out to be a really enjoyable smoke. I left it out on my desk for about six hours before lighting up, and it performed beautifully. It produced loads of smoke, something I really like, and burned evenly throughout the whole cigar. Each third brought a slightly different flavour, which kept it interesting right to the end.
I’ve noticed with the larger ring gauge cigars like this one, I can take more frequent draws without the end getting too hot or flaring up. Towards the finish it did start to warm a bit, so I grabbed my nub tool and managed to enjoy the last bit comfortably. For me, this cigar hit a lovely balance of flavour, smoke output, and overall experience, definitely one I’ll keep stocked in the humidor for when I’ve got the time to sit and savour it.
Date Added: Tuesday 21 October, 2025
I smoked this at a wedding and it was delicious definitely would recommend buying it. It comes in this nice glass case and presented very well. It burned nicely and there was no damage or problems with the tobacco leaf
Date Added: Tuesday 21 October, 2025
Mitchellero Corona Cigar - 1 Single
by Stuart
The Mitchellero Corona was a bit of a journey for me. The first one I tried wasn’t great, the draw was tight and the smoke just didn’t hit the mark, especially compared to some of my favourites from this brand. I honestly gave it a 2/10 at that point.
A little later I gave it another go, this time dry boxing for an hour and using a punch cut. That made a big difference, the draw opened up nicely, and I ended up enjoying the whole thing. The flavours came through better and it felt much smoother, bumping my rating up to an 8/10.
By the third go, I’d left it out for about six hours and used a shallow V-cut instead, and again it performed really well. So, while my first impression wasn’t great, a bit of patience and prep really changed the experience. Now I’d happily call it a solid 8/10 smoke, not flawless, but when treated right, very enjoyable.
