San Cristobal
Revelation
San Cristobal Revelation is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- San Cristobal
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 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 bringsSan Cristobal Revelation uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or 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
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySan Cristobal Revelation questions
What does San Cristobal Revelation taste like?
San Cristobal Revelation uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Revelation?
San Cristobal Revelation is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is San Cristobal Revelation 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 San Cristobal Revelation made?
San Cristobal Revelation is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does San Cristobal Revelation use?
San Cristobal Revelation uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra 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 Revelation come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Mystic (5⅝ × 48), Odyssey (6¼ × 50), Triumph (7 × 50), Legend (6¼ × 52), Prophet (5 × 54) and Leviathan (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke San Cristobal Revelation?
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 San Cristobal Revelation?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Revelation?
Cigars with a similar build include Old Henry Pure Breed, José Martí and Brick House Habano. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.