San Cristobal
Original
San Cristobal Original is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7¼ × 49.
- Maker
- San Cristobal
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 7 · 5 × 50 to 7¼ × 49
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsSan Cristobal Original uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- 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
7 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySan Cristobal Original questions
What does San Cristobal Original taste like?
San Cristobal Original uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 San Cristobal Original?
San Cristobal Original is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is San Cristobal Original 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 San Cristobal Original made?
San Cristobal Original is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does San Cristobal Original use?
San Cristobal Original uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does San Cristobal Original come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Monumento (7¼ × 49), Clasico (5 × 50), Supremo (6 × 50), Fabuloso (6⅛ × 52), Papagayo (5¾ × 55), Papagayo XXL (6 × 60) and Coloso (6¾ × 62). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke San Cristobal Original?
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 San Cristobal Original?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to San Cristobal Original?
Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje Cojonu, My Father Don Pepín García Clásico and La Aroma de Cuba Small Batch. They share habano wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.