Kristoff
Original Maduro
Kristoff Original Maduro is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Brazilian Maduro wrapper; Cuban-seed Nicaraguan binder; Cuban-seed Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5½ × 54 to 7½ × 40.
- Maker
- Kristoff
- Wrapper
- Brazilian Maduro
- Binder
- Cuban-seed Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Cuban-seed Nicaraguan, Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 5½ × 54 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 bringsKristoff Original Maduro uses a Brazilian Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
- 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 Original Maduro taste like?
Kristoff Original Maduro uses a Brazilian Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Original Maduro?
Kristoff Original Maduro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Kristoff Original Maduro 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 Original Maduro made?
Kristoff Original Maduro is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Kristoff Original Maduro use?
Kristoff Original Maduro uses a Brazilian Maduro wrapper over a Cuban-seed Nicaraguan binder, with Cuban-seed Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Kristoff Original Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 40), Churchill (7 × 50), Torpedo (6¼ × 52), 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 Original Maduro?
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 Original Maduro?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. 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 Original Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aurora 1903 Preferidos, Bucanero El Capitan Maduro and Dunhill Aged Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.