Kristoff
Premium Selection Natural
Kristoff Premium Selection Natural is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 6 × 50 to 8½ × 52.
- Maker
- Kristoff
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 6 × 50 to 8½ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsKristoff Premium Selection Natural uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth 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 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: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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 Premium Selection Natural taste like?
Kristoff Premium Selection Natural uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth 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 Premium Selection Natural?
Kristoff Premium Selection Natural is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Kristoff Premium Selection Natural 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 Premium Selection Natural made?
Kristoff Premium Selection Natural is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Kristoff Premium Selection Natural use?
Kristoff Premium Selection Natural uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Kristoff Premium Selection Natural come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Churchill (7 × 48), Toro (6 × 50), Torpedo (6⅛ × 52), Viajantes (8½ × 52) and Matador (6½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Kristoff Premium Selection Natural?
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 Premium Selection Natural?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Premium Selection Natural?
Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.