Kristoff San Andres

New for 2015 from a rapidly rising star in the boutique cigar world is the fantastic Kristoff San Andres. After quietly building a cult following over many years, and racking up 90-plus ratings like it's the easiest thing ever, Kristoff and their stellar stable of blends are getting noticed more and more by aficionados tired of being disappointed by marketing hype. These smokes are the real deal. Crafted in the Dominican Republic, the name comes from the Mexican San Andres wrapper, which many of you should recognize as one of the most popular tobacco for Maduros in recent years. For good reason, too, because it adds a gorgeous sweet and spicy flavor to the Ecuadorian Habano binder and triple-fermented Nicaraguan Habano filler. The Kristoff San Andrés Robusto earned high acclaim in the industry when it was officially named the #13 Cigar of 2016 by Cigar Journal, with judges specifically praising its "complex and harmonious" profile and exceptional value. The simple brown and gold band promises 'Elite Cuban Taste', and while this is certainly a bold claim, we know you'll be completely satisfied whether you're able to make the comparison or not. Awash with thick smoke, your palate will delight in the coffee and crème brulee that accompany the black pepper and rich earthiness forming the foundation of the flavor profile. Bittersweet mocha and sweet spices flow freely during the steady second half of the stick, culminating in a medium-full finish as cool and smooth as the beginning. The Kristoff San Andres is an impressive smoke to behold after breaking the seal. You're certain to be even more enthralled once you are actually smoking one, so don't be surprised when you go reaching for another soon after. Surprisingly affordable for a cigar of this caliber, you'll soon be returning to explore more of Kristoff's fine smokes. Guaranteed. We have many options for you! Free cigar shipping for USA deliveries only.