Cigar Name
San Cristobal Quintessence
94
Brand:
San Cristobal
Origin:
Nicaragua
Reviewed:
08/05/2026
Store:
Holt's
Price:
$11
Wrapper:
Habano (Ecuadorian)
Binder:
Nicaraguan
Filler:
Nicaraguan
Wrapper Color:
Body:
Length:
7
Ring Gauge:
49
Shape:
Churchill
Initial Impressions:
Wrapper is a little rougher than expected with some pronounced veins. cold draw is pleasant but can't discern any particular tasting notes
First Third Notes:
Great burn, nuttiness and earthiness
Second Third Notes:
Coffee and chocolate notes in addition to nuttiness
Finishing Notes:
Coffee and chocolate persists with some baking spice
Review:
This was a very enjoyable and flavorful complex smoke. I heard it's supposed to fall medium to full strength but this was surprisingly mild to medium for me. I probably need to have a couple more to see if that's a constant. I did straight-cut this when I tend to punch when I don't need to v-cut sticks that tend to have a tighter draw than I like, so that may have had an influence on strength.
Tasted Flavors:
Burnt Sugar, Cinnamon, Cocoa/Chocolate, Coffee (Mocha), Earth, Nutty, Nutmeg
Drink Pairing:
Coffee and coke zero