Customers generally find the Chinchalero Picadillos to be an excellent value cigar, often praised for its solid construction and pleasant aroma. While many enjoy its smooth, mild, and sometimes creamy flavour profile, a notable number of reviewers found it to be bland or lacking in complexity, with some experiencing inconsistency between individual cigars.
Best suited for those seeking an affordable, well-constructed, mild-to-medium cigar for everyday enjoyment or as a beginner-friendly option, provided you are open to a potentially inconsistent flavour experience.
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by James on Saturday 11 November, 2017
I was unsure about this cigar at first. It's not easy to light, and has a distinctive, slightly oriental flavour. But the longer I smoked it, the more I liked it. Now, when I check the price, I think it's a bargain. They pack a lot of tobacco into this model, which makes the draw firm at first. But this soon settled down and I put down my book and gave the cigar full attention to the end, which was not bitter. The flavour reminds me of a very mature Dunhill London blend pipe tobacco. I won't buy more straight away, as I prefer a longer, narrower cigar, so I will try the Torpedo next. But I heartily recommend it.
by Jack on Thursday 26 May, 2016
Great little cigar. Started with a thin wispy smoke with mild cocoa notes. The second third had much creamier, almost blue smoke with stronger cocoa sweetness and rich tobacco flavours. The final third packed a strong pepper tingle on the lips with an almost citrusy leather taste. The draw was tight to begin with but the generous cap allowed me to take off a little more and enjoy the tight packed slow burn. Smoke time for me was about 40 mins.
by Christian on Sunday 10 April, 2016
Like a small nub, this brought the Chinchalero habit of having very cheap tobacco, but not with enough quality to justify the tiny price tag. Faring a little better and a nice little stumpy cigar, it seems okay quality wise all over, however the up and down taste and poor tobacco quality lets it down. I'd suggest you miss this and pay a pound more for something better.
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by Jonathan on Saturday 05 March, 2016
The cap didn't cut as clean as others, took a little while longer to light but nothing major. The aroma was special, open easy draw and plumes of creamy smoke from the inhale yet very little when resting, which I liked very much. The taste was very natural and generally enjoyable. Not a single tar ball, however, the burn was uneven and required corrections a few times. Ash held for an unholy length and it took me around an hour to smoke. For the price this is a great cigar.
by Michael on Thursday 24 December, 2015
Lovely enjoyable cigars, top notch for the price. I liked them so much I've filled my humidor with them. Relax in the evening with one and a glass of cognac.
