Kristoff Cuban Selection

It’s always exciting when a famed ultra-premium cigar brand comes out with a value-priced stick, and such is exactly the case with Kristoff Cuban Selection. Made down in the Dominican Republic, this no-nonsense blend is crafted to replicate all the classic flavors of the Cubans of old. Impressively, this bundle cigar is a Dominican born cigar using Dominican and Nicaraguan filler tobacco, a fine Indonesian binder, and Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. The tips are sweetened for added flavor, making this blend irresistibly pleasant on all fronts. The packaging is simple: wrapped bundles of 20 cigars, each bearing a nicely done classic band. Despite the “bundle cigar” classification, Cuban Selection is still a Kristoff brand, meaning precise construction is never overlooked. A soft draw produces silky smooth smoke, greeting the palate with buttery cream and hints of cedar, earth, and cinnamon. In the background, grassy tobacco flavor and a faint white pepper note linger, all being rounded out by the unmistakable sweetness provided by the flavored tip. Mild-bodied and easy to smoke, Cuban Selection is quite a relaxing, satisfying concoction. Kristoff Cuban Selection makes for a great beginners’ cigar, but just about anyone would agree that the easy, mild flavor it provides makes it a stick to keep on hand for those occasions where something more “exciting” just isn’t applicable. Whether on the golf course, doing yard work, or simply entertaining friends, this stick is a great fit for the occasion. This blend is comparable to such other bundle cigars as Flor de Oliva Gold or Perdomo Fresco and pairs well with light-bodied accompaniments such as white wine, light beer, or iced tea. Whether a first cigar for someone just starting out or a knock-around stick for the experienced connoisseur, Kristoff Cuban Selection is a fantastic cigar to keep in the humidor year-round.