Description
San Cristobal Quintessence- After years of planning the first original style San Cristobal was launched in 2007. Crafted by famed Master Blender Jose “Don Pepin” Garcia along with the owners of the Ashton brand. The San Cristobal Quintessence style is a solid medium to full bodied smoke that received a Top 25 status in 2018 when it was introduced along with a 92 rating. All the tobaccos used in these beautifully made cigars are aged 2 and 3 years respectively and are triple fermented which ensures an overall flavor unto itself. One of the great characteristics about this stick is that it possesses an interesting blend of sweetness and spice that builds along the way.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Habano
Another great San Cristobal here!
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Rich Cucharo –
After years of planning the first original style San Cristobal was launched in 2007. Crafted by famed Master Blender Jose “Don Pepin” Garcia along with the owners of the Ashton brand. The Quintessence style is a solid medium to full bodied smoke that received a Top 25 status in 2018 when it was introduced along with a 92 rating. All the tobaccos used in these beautifully made cigars are aged 2 and 3 years respectively and are triple fermented which ensures an overall flavor unto itself. One of the great characteristics about this stick is that it possesses an interesting blend of sweetness and spice that builds along the way. .
richie –
It seems like this cigar is getting even more popular as time passes. C/A just gave it a 95 rating.