Kristoff
Shade Grown
Kristoff Shade Grown is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Von Eicken. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Kristoff
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican Republic
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera Von Eicken
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsKristoff Shade Grown uses a Connecticut Shade 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- 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 Shade Grown taste like?
Kristoff Shade Grown uses a Connecticut Shade 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 Shade Grown?
Kristoff Shade Grown is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Kristoff Shade Grown good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Kristoff Shade Grown made?
Kristoff Shade Grown is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Von Eicken, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Kristoff Shade Grown use?
Kristoff Shade Grown uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Kristoff Shade Grown come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Kristoff Shade Grown?
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 Shade Grown?
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 Shade Grown?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Grand Cru, Macanudo Cafe and The Griffin's Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.