São Cristóvão
São Cristóvão
São Cristóvão is a medium strength cigar made in Brazil. It pairs Brazil wrapper; Brazil binder; Brazil filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- São Cristóvão
- Wrapper
- Brazil
- Binder
- Brazil
- Filler
- Brazil
- Country
- Brazil
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 5 × 50 to 7½ × 38
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for São Cristóvão yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
5 in the catalogSão Cristóvão questions
How strong is São Cristóvão?
São Cristóvão is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is São Cristóvão 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 São Cristóvão made?
São Cristóvão is made in Brazil, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does São Cristóvão use?
São Cristóvão uses a Brazil wrapper over a Brazil binder, with Brazil filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does São Cristóvão come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Pantaneira (Lancero) (7½ × 38), Corona (5⅝ × 44), Marechais (Churchill) (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke São Cristóvão?
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.