Kristoff
Kristania Criollo
Kristoff Kristania Criollo is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Von Eicken. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Criollo wrapper; Dominican Habano binder; Dominican Habano filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Kristoff
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Criollo
- Binder
- Dominican Habano
- Filler
- Dominican Habano
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera Von Eicken
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsKristoff Kristania Criollo uses an Ecuadorian Habano Criollo wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy finish. 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: bourbon, an amber ale, or 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
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What does Kristoff Kristania Criollo taste like?
Kristoff Kristania Criollo uses an Ecuadorian Habano Criollo wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy finish. 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 Kristania Criollo?
Kristoff Kristania Criollo is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Kristoff Kristania Criollo 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 Kristania Criollo made?
Kristoff Kristania Criollo is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Von Eicken, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Kristoff Kristania Criollo use?
Kristoff Kristania Criollo uses an Ecuadorian Habano Criollo wrapper over a Dominican Habano binder, with Dominican Habano filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Kristoff Kristania Criollo come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Toro (6 × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Kristoff Kristania Criollo?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 Kristania Criollo?
With a criollo wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, an amber ale, or 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 Kristania Criollo?
Cigars with a similar build include PDR El Criollito, La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro and Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red. They share criollo wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.