Esteban Carreras Chupacabra Premium Cigars 4x38

The Esteban Carreras Chupacabra Premium Cigars 4x38 is a compact cigar with a striking name and a surprisingly well-balanced smoking experience. Despite its small size, it beautifully showcases the distinctive character of the Chupacabra range and delivers an aromatic, full-bodied smoke with plenty of personality. Even the very first puffs reveal that this is not merely a small, everyday cigar, but a serious Nicaraguan cigar with its own distinctive character. This makes it ideal for connoisseurs who appreciate short formats with character and excitement.

Chupacabra character in a short format

The natural Chupacabra features a Nicaraguan Habano blend, renowned for its spice, sweetness and lovely aromatic richness. In a smaller format, this blend comes across as particularly direct and lively. The cigar gets going quickly, yet remains pleasantly controlled. That is precisely what makes it so appealing: it delivers flavour and character without requiring a long draw-in. The result is a smoke that is entertaining, but by no means simple.

Coffee, cedar and a delicate sweetness

In terms of flavour, the Chupacabra Natural is medium to medium-full-bodied, with an attractive balance of coffee, cedar, a hint of sweetness and nutty, spicy notes. These are complemented by grassy notes, white pepper and a subtle earthiness, which lend the smoke additional structure. The profile remains harmonious and lively without feeling overloaded. It is precisely this combination of sweet, spicy freshness and Nicaraguan depth that makes the cigar very accessible whilst remaining exciting enough for experienced smokers.

A short smoke with plenty of character

For those short on time but who don’t want to miss out on a genuine premium smoke, this is an excellent choice. The cigar is perfect for a focused break, a coffee or a brief yet satisfying moment of indulgence. The Chupacabra Premium cigars in this compact format offer character, accessibility and a pleasant development – precisely the blend that defines a good short-smoke format.

Tasting Report

Cigar exterior: brown , silky, compact
Cigar interior: neatly rolled, tightly packed
Smoke: creamy , slightly sweet, medium smoke volume
Flavour: coffee , cedar, subtle sweetness and nutty spice characterise the smoke. Added to this are grassy notes, hints of white pepper and a touch of earth.
Burn: mostly even, steady and lively.