CigarMind

Kristoff

Nicaragua

Kristoff Nicaragua is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Von Eicken. It pairs Nicaraguan wrapper; Nicaraguan Corojo binder; Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli, Condega) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 40.

Maker
Kristoff
Wrapper
Nicaraguan
Binder
Nicaraguan Corojo
Filler
Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli, Condega)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera Von Eicken
Strength
medium
Sizes
5 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 40

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Kristoff Nicaragua yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • 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

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Kristoff Nicaragua questions

How strong is Kristoff Nicaragua?

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

Is Kristoff Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua made?

Kristoff Nicaragua is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Von Eicken, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Kristoff Nicaragua use?

Kristoff Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan wrapper over a Nicaraguan Corojo binder, with Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli, Condega) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Kristoff Nicaragua come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Lancero (7 × 40), Robusto (5 × 50), Torpedo (6¼ × 52), Toro (6¼ × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Kristoff Nicaragua?

For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.