Kristoff
San Andres
Kristoff San Andres is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Von Eicken. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Ecuadorian Habano-seed binder; Nicaraguan Habano-seed (triple) filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5½ × 54 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Kristoff
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Habano-seed
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Habano-seed (triple)
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera Von Eicken
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 6 · 5½ × 54 to 7 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsKristoff San Andres uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 35 min for a 6.25-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, 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 San Andres taste like?
Kristoff San Andres uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 San Andres?
Kristoff San Andres is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Kristoff San Andres good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Kristoff San Andres made?
Kristoff San Andres is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Von Eicken, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Kristoff San Andres use?
Kristoff San Andres uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over an Ecuadorian Habano-seed binder, with Nicaraguan Habano-seed (triple) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Kristoff San Andres come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Lancero (7 × 40), Churchill (7 × 50), Torpedo (6⅛ × 52), Robusto (5½ × 54), Box-Pressed 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 San Andres?
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.
What drink goes with Kristoff San Andres?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, 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 San Andres?
Cigars with a similar build include E.P. Carrillo La Historia, Principle Cigars Archive Collection and Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.