Cigar Reviews

Brand/Line: Kristoff Maduro
Manufacturer: Exclusive Cigar Company
Price: $7-$9
Vitola: 6.125 x 52 Torpedo
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican & Nicaraguan
Flavor: Medium
Strength: Medium

Construction: 14/15
Pre-light: 9/10
Draw & Burn: 20/25
Flavor: 23/25
Complexity: 20/25

Overall: 86/100

Overview:

The Kristoff Maduro made by Exclusive Cigars is said to have that pre-embargo taste every aficianado beckons for. Torpedo capped and left with a somewhat shaggy pigtail on the foot, this maduro offers Orlor Domican Seed Tobacco and Nicaraguan Tobacco for fillers.

Pre-light:

Smelled dirty like a cattle pen with a little sweetness.  Draw was a little tight but not in the bad way.

Post Light:

The Kristoff starts with a strong but not overpowering entrance. The cigar gets sweeter as you smoke it offering earth tones similar to Padron, but not quite as strong in comparison.

Conclusion:

Two years ago, I received a gift of three Kristoff Maduros for my birthday. From time to time I go and grab a couple of them to remind me of the nostalgia of sitting on the patio at my old house taking a puff and looking into the trees just to enjoy life and share with a few good friends. There’s definitely something great about this blend, I’m not saying it’s the best one out there, just one that’s fairly good.