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Hmm the PL Picadores is a Hermosos #4, smaller than a Robusto. So I am out of the competition, sniff sniff. So I bought this brand new cigar on Monday. Price wise a real bargain (okay in my country). May be Habanos made the price calculation wrong like they did on the RJ Wide Churchill. It's my first Picadores so it is only a short impression tasting. That's how it look like: I like to punch my cigars, so here we go. Cold draw is very nice - dark honey, a bit of caramel. Draw as I like it, not to firm, not to loose. Cigar is not under filled, so far everything as it should be. Okay baby light my fire First puffs and big clouds of smoke are on board. So far so good. Slightly bitterness is present, some herbal notes. Taste of burned creme brûlée. Strength medium and very mellow (surprisingly for a young cigar). The ash fell of - very sandy grayish ash. Taste is leather and strong black tea, very creamy. No ammonia so far, this is a really nice & enjoyable cigar. This stick is really ready to smoke. Now the 1. Million $ question has the Picadores the nature of a PL? From my point of view and keeping in mind it is the first cigar I smoke, the answer is crisp and clear a simple yes! It has what I love in a Montecarlos & Panetellas, also you can find in a PLPC. No wonky burn. Strength is still medium. In the last third there is ammonia and green taste, still okay for a fresh cigar. Ladies and Gentlemen this is good ride. Would I be a broker I would recommend: strong buy. It only make me very thirsty. Hmm I should crab something nicely out of the fridge. Now it is dark and too cold, I better go and sit in front of the chemin.