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Kristoff

Habano

Kristoff Habano is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Brazilian Habano wrapper; Brazilian Sumatra binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican Habano filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 44 to 7½ × 40.

Maker
Kristoff
Wrapper
Brazilian Habano
Binder
Brazilian Sumatra
Filler
Nicaraguan, Dominican Habano
Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
medium
Sizes
5 · 5 × 44 to 7½ × 40

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Kristoff Habano uses a Brazilian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

5 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

From the desk

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Kristoff Habano questions

What does Kristoff Habano taste like?

Kristoff Habano uses a Brazilian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Kristoff Habano?

Kristoff Habano is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Kristoff Habano good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Kristoff Habano made?

Kristoff Habano is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Kristoff Habano use?

Kristoff Habano uses a Brazilian Habano wrapper over a Brazilian Sumatra binder, with Nicaraguan, Dominican Habano filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Kristoff Habano come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 40), Corona (5 × 44), Churchill (7 × 50), Robusto (5½ × 54) and Matador (6½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Kristoff Habano?

For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Kristoff Habano?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Kristoff Habano?

Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original Series, Avowed The Vow and E.P. Carrillo Pledge. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.