Ashton has been producing highly rated cigars out of Nicaragua since roughly 2007, partnering with the famed García family (of My Father Cigars fame) to bring their vision to life. This includes both the La Aroma de Cuba and San Cristobal brands, with the former leaning toward darker and fuller-bodied experiences, and the latter offering more Cubanesque characteristics.
In 2016, Ashton and the Garcías concocted their <em>quintessential</em> smoking experience, dubbing the cigar San Cristobal Quintessence. Critics agreed, with <em>Cigar Aficionado</em> ranking the cigar among their Top 25 in 2018 and the No. 3 Cigar of the Year for 2021!
San Cristobal Quintessence is rolled at the acclaimed My Father Cigars factory in Nicaragua, boasting aged Nicaraguan tobaccos throughout the binder and filler and a high-priming Habano-seed wrapper from Ecuador. This gives the cigar's performance a classic feel with added punch, kicking off with zesty notes of cabinet spices and cedar and opening up to include freshly roasted coffee beans, buttered toast, and sweet molasses.
Country of Orgin : Nicaragua
Strength : Medium
Wrapper : Habano
*Please note that all SKUs have two product lines. The top line is the box/bundle count. The second line is less than a box/bundle count and will be shipped as loose cigars in a humidified bag.
Carlos Line-Torres - San Cristobal Quintessence Corona Gorda
An exceptional medium body smoke. This is the first cigar I got bread notes out of. Very tasty
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