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San Cristobal Quintessence

Etienne says:

"Amazing night cigar, paired with a 12 year Glenlivet. "

San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7 * 49

Hans says:

"Outstanding!!!"

Gil says:

"This may be my favorite smoke, period."

allan says:

"Weekend light up, sit back and chill "

San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5 1/2 * 50

Sam says:

"Great medium cigar. I will be buying more."

Frank says:

"A nice medium bodied cigar. Had this one with my morning coffee. "

Brian says:

"Excellent cigar. Smooth notes of cedar wood, coffee, leather, and a natural tobacco sweetn ... "

Marwan says:

"Earthy, coffee, light pepper "

Stephen says:

"Very mild cigar, good smooth mellow taste. Very slightly peppery, with good amounts of lea ... "

San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6 * 60

Vinny says:

"Wow very good smoke, the 1st 3rd a little too spicy for me but the rest of it WOW! cream & ... "

San Cristobal Quintessence is handrolled at the My Father cigar factory owned by Pepin Garcia and his family. The blend is an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with premium aged binder and filler grown by the Garcias. Notes of molasses, coffee and black pepper combine with hints of dried fruit and sugarcane to make the Quintessence a complex, enjoyable smoke.

Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength

Medium
Wrapper Color
Natural
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Natural wrapper, also known as Colorado Claro, is light brown in color.
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Ecuadorian Habano wrapper has become one of the most used cigar wrappers in the market. Grown primarily by the Oliva family, this tobacco originated from Habano or H2000 seeds brought to Ecuador from Cuba. This leaf is rich and flavorful thanks to the temperate climate of Ecuador and the quality of its volcanic soil.
Binder
Nicaragua
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
Nicaraguan cigar binders are produced mainly in Esteli and Jalapa, both lands with volcanic soil and excellent climate for growing tobacco. Binders grown in Jalapa have sweet undertones. Corojo, Habana2000, Criollo, and Maduro binders are all produced in Nicaragua.
Filler
Nicaragua
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
My Father Cigars
My Father Cigars manufactures handmade premium cigars in Miami and Esteli, Nicaragua. The company is owned and operated by Don Pepin, his son Jaime, and his daughter Janny. The "Garcia Family Industrial Park" located in Esteli, Nicaragua is a seven-acre complex with 9 buildings, over 1900 employees, where the Garcias supervise their cigar production from the tobacco field to the roller's table. Their Miami headquarters house 12 rollers that make all of the company's "handmade in Miami" brands.

San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

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Torpedo, Medium, Natural, from Nicaragua

San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 61/2 * 54

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
Box of 24	$246.00	$220.95 FREE SHIPPING	$25.05	1100	In Stock Ships 04/29
Single	$10.25	$10.25		50	In Stock Ships 04/29

San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

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Churchill, Medium, Natural, from Nicaragua

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
Box of 24	$240.00	$215.95 FREE SHIPPING	$24.05	1075	In Stock Ships 04/29
Single	$10.00	$10.00		50	In Stock Ships 04/29

San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

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Toro, Medium, Natural, from Nicaragua

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
Box of 24	$240.00	$215.95 FREE SHIPPING	$24.05	1075	In Stock Ships 04/29
Single	$10.00	$10.00		50	In Stock Ships 04/29

San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

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Toro, Medium, Natural, from Nicaragua

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
Box of 24	$264.00	$236.95 FREE SHIPPING	$27.05	1180	Backorder Ships 05/02 - 05/04
Single	$11.00	$11.00		55	In Stock Ships 04/29

San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

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Robusto, Medium, Natural, from Nicaragua

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
Box of 24	$234.00	$209.95 FREE SHIPPING	$24.05	1045	In Stock Ships 04/29
Single	$9.75	$9.75		45	In Stock Ships 04/29

San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

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Fans of this storied brand will love this specially assembled sampler. Each sealed-for-freshness pack comes with five of San Cristobal’s highest rated premium cigars. Includes: • One (1) San Cristobal Clasico (5" * 50) - Blended entirely from well-aged Nicaraguan tobaccos, this full-bodied smoke strikes the right balance between strength and complexity. • One (1) San Cristobal Elegancia Imperial (6" * 52) - Featuring a golden-hued Ecuadorian Connecticut-seed wrapper, this medium-bodied cigar delivers a refined smoking experience. • One (1) San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto (5"5 * 50) - Sporting an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, this medium-bodied cigar offers an enjoyable smoking indulgence with a rich complexity. • One (1) San Cristobal Revelation Prophet (5"25 * 54) - A full-bodied smoke with a savory, reddish Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that offers a flavorful smoking experience. • One (1) San Cristobal Revelation Legend (6"25 * 52) - a full-bodied smoke with a savory, reddish Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that offers a delightful smoking experience.

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
	$39.99	$37.95	$2.04	185	In Stock Ships 04/29

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Sarikas Can you send in Greece?

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dean marshall hi, Do you post to the uk?

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CUSTOMER'S REVIEWS

OVERALL

4.53

206 reviews

How reviewers describe San Cristobal Quintessence

smooth

sweet

good flavor

mild

full bodied

favorite

floral

easy

good construction

creamy

bad burn

vanilla

good price

complex

Rated 4.09by 1,205 Aficionados

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Jose B.04/23/2024About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

Great Cigar.

Raphael C.03/25/2024About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

notes of spice, coffee, and dried fruit.

Kaljo O.03/09/2024About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Enjoyable smoke

Sean P.02/24/2024About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Love the aroma

Mismel F.01/30/2024About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Good !!

Damon F.01/06/2024About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Wow.

Matthew L.01/06/2024About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Very nice cigar. I’ll buy again.

Doug M.01/04/2024About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Incredible stick will definitely buy again. actually I'll probably buy some tonight

Russell K.01/04/2024About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Great Cigar. Mild but keeps the pepper on your lips throughout.

John C.01/02/2024About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Box worthy

Paul R.12/22/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Amazing smoke. Prefer the strength of the Revalation but this is a great cigar for that long smoke with a few cups of coffee

STEVE CHAN12/13/2023About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

Good value with great taste

Nathan B.12/08/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Excellent stick with great flavors and that beautiful cigar band!

David B.11/22/2023About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

good evening cigar

George S.11/06/2023About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

Great value and taste for the price

Hugo N.10/31/2023About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

Awesome smokes the draw is smooth burns evenly with great taste

EDWARD W.10/26/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

a lovely cigar , i would highly suggest that you try if you like a smooth full bodied taste.

Allyn R.10/11/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Decent smoke for the price, eratic burn, draw was difficult at times.

Dan B.10/02/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Nice looking draw was perfect burn was not quite perfect but good. Flavors were nice coffee wood pepper seemed a little muted in the begining but then ramped up in flavors also smoke was oily the whole time coating the palate which I like a lot. Definitely worth trying

brandon b.09/30/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

????

hisham b.09/29/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Decent smoke, there are better options at this price

Etienne B.09/24/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

The first two thirds on this stick was a amazing but I wasn't super impressed with the last third. In fact I usually smoke em till the very end however this one I put out a lot earlier than most. Maybe pallet just isn't all there yet. Other than that I did still thoroughly enjoy this stick and will buy it again just not soon.

Ivon09/19/2023About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

Definitely a WOW sampler pack. Every single stick had something special in the flavors. Medium plus, very much cuban like. Some experience required.

09/15/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

It’s a big boy and a great one

Daniel C.09/04/2023About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

Excellent smokes!

Colin D.09/01/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Very good cigar

John S.08/17/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

Great cigar!! may have to buy a box next time.

Steven T.08/16/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Really enjoyed this one

Adam O.08/11/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

6/10 strength. Baking spices, cocoa, coffee, little spice. Beautiful construction. Got smoother in the last half.

Adam O.08/11/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Strength 6/10. Full flavored. Chocolate, white pepper, and baking spices. Summertime smoke.

Gokhan M.07/30/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Perfect

michael c.07/27/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

what's not to love about this cigar.. not to heavy not too spicy and super consistent from start to finish.. consistently good...

Cindy B.07/01/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

Really enjoyed this stick. Awesome flavor. No burn aftertaste from start to finish.

David P.06/28/2023About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

Could not wait to try these and they exceeded expectations

guillermo j M.06/21/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

The sweet shines through says medium but it’s a light medium. Well worth it. I’ll buy a few more.

Russell K.06/21/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

A great medium smoke . Great even burn, nice draw with excellent flavor.

R06/09/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

There is not one flaw about the cigar. Have had many boxes, and will continue to buy more. There aren’t many (if any) churchills that smoke as even and layered as this cigar consistently does.

Michael F.06/07/2023About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

Very much enjoyed this sampler, good variety of sticks.

Dan V.06/05/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Pretty good

Jocko N.05/28/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Really liked this one. Great flavors

Matthew B.05/18/2023About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

This was a great sampler pack, especially the elegencia and revelation which I would get again.

Hamlyn D.05/09/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

Rich flavours, an enjoyable cigar

Alex S.05/06/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

One of my favorites

Jamal M.04/12/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Nice

Bob P.04/03/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

A beautiful smoke!

John C.03/28/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Amazing cigar....not too strong so great to share...

miguel s.03/24/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

Good cigar

Marcin P.03/22/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Great tasting stick for the price.

Aubry V.03/21/2023About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

Great service from Neptune on this top value pack. They look phenomenal - can't wait to get stuck into them and come back with a full review.

Kyle G.03/17/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Another Garcia masterpiece. Good easy pepper. Nice thick smooth smoke. Molasses and coffee throughout and some dark fruit nuances during each third transition. A must have in a humidor

Noah M.03/16/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Beautiful construction and even burn all the way throughout. The draw was tighter than my liking but I expected it to be but it still didn’t take away from the wonder taste that San Cristobal delivers!

Kyle G.03/11/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Oh man... what a ride. Paired up with Jefferson's small batch bourbon... Coffee, toffee, nutmeg, pralines, deep dark molasses and brown sugar. Even burn, mesmerizing aroma at toast and each 3rd transition. Perfect draw and construction... BOX WORTHY ALL THE WAY.

Gil G.03/03/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

My new favorite, aroma and taste were fantastic, very Cuban-like, burn was perfect. Worthy of a box purchase.

Luis R.02/28/2023About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

Pretty nice smokes

Johnny B.02/21/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

yum!

allan w.02/19/2023About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

I love these sampler packs. Great way to try before you start buying a box

Edgardo M.02/10/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Amazing

Jeff L.02/08/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Does not live up to the ratings

Paul D.01/27/2023About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

Great way to sample the brand without committing to a full box. Great quality cigars as expected from San Cristobal. So far my favourite is the original blend.

JAO S.01/20/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Great smooth cigar.

Alvin H.01/17/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

I enjoyed the overall smoking experience with pleasure:)

Raul D.01/07/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Great stick, smooth smoke 8.5/10

allan w.01/06/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

The draw all the way through reminds me of padron. However, there are burn issues had to touch up couple of time. Enjoyed the cigar all the way through. I would buy a box and see if the burn issue just the one I had

Olenthy B.01/02/2023About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

You start with the expected flavors, tropical nuts and coffee, good but not surprising. Then you get to the earthy espresso it becomes an inspired smoke. Five Stars!

Joseph M.12/14/2022About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

Great sampler pack

Philippe B.12/14/2022About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

The best way to discover the brand.

Jeremy H.12/11/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Excellent and long lasting smoke. Draw was just a bit firm but for me it burned very consistent for a full two hours. It struck me as medium with notes of vanilla and malt and baking spices. Maybe not mind blowing but very enjoyable.

Ben J.11/29/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Had a few burn issues. Great creamy and cedar type flavors. Hints of coffee. Nice long burn.

Nelson E.11/22/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Taste was spicy with a hint cream for me. The spice did mellow out by the half point.

Kevin H.11/10/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Was not disappointed with this cigar.

Trevor S.11/09/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

great cigar in this vitola, perfect draw and nice flavour transitions

Guy Y.11/06/2022About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

Great sampler at a great price. Nothing else taste quite like a San Cristobal.

Dayron V.11/04/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Great cigar

KIM E.10/29/2022About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

Amazing San Cristobal great cigars, will buy again, the Nicaraguan tobacco used in these are top notch.

Theodore P.10/28/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

I found this cigar to be perfect in every way. Great size, draw, smoke, burn. Flavors of leather and spice developing into a slightly sweet finish. An hour of pure pleasure

Sam S.10/27/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Great medium cigar. I will be buying more.

Vivian B.10/20/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

It’s a ok stick

Milton M.10/13/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Tried it because it was a highly rated cigar and was not disappointed. Burn was good, aroma on retrohale is nice. Definitely a stick I would choose again.

Elliott W.10/04/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

great smoke

victor e.10/03/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

no wander this stick made the top 25 list by CA great smoke all the way

Christopher H.09/21/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

I enjoy these for a mild smoke. Draw was smooth. Not a bad smoke for the cost.

Sergio P.09/21/2022About: San Cristobal Fresh Pack 5-Cigar Sampler

I’ve had two so far from the sampler pack I’m not gonna lie I am not impressed hopefully the other ones are better

Karl L.09/09/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Not a bad stick, however it burned a little wonky and needs touched up a few times.

Josh C.09/08/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Exceptional smoke

Alex B.09/07/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Unfortunately had some issues with a cracked wrapper throughout the smoke. First third left a little to be desired. However I did not want the last two thirds to end. Last two thirds were filled with sweet cedar, nuts, and great floral notes with wavering some fruitiness. A very balanced, medium strength and medium body cigar. May be best in a shorter vitola.

K. Z.09/02/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

I ALWAYS smoke this when golfing. It's not too weak and not too strong. Plus, with being a churchill, it's the perfect length for the time it takes to golf. It's a very good looking cigar with one of the prettiest wrappers I've seen. I can see why it was rated #3 in 2021 by Cigar Aficionado.

Charles W.08/31/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Nice easy smoke with just a touch of cedar and spice. A little bit of pepper in the beginning then it goes away.

David S.08/07/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

This stick was heavy on the spice, unexpectedly so. Main notes was leather, cardamom, cinnamon, and bitter licorice. Unfortunately it had a very poor draw even when I cut a little deeper to get a lighter draw. I personally would not reach for this stick again.

Aaron S.08/01/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

Solid cigar

Rum H.07/31/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

Love this cigar! Reminds me of fresh toast right out of the oven. And it's practically mandatory to try it paired with Don Julio 1942 Tequila. Salud!

Osman Zeki Kerim U.07/16/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

I forgot this stick in my humidor for some years. Tastes so good medium to full spieces and espresso like coffee

Herbert C.07/01/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Smoking this cigar leaves me happy and satisfied. I've bought boxes and will buy more boxes, when I can find the money.

Giuliano D.06/25/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Can’t decide which is better between the quintessence or the revelation. A delicious cigar for a competitive price.

Ian W.06/22/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Only tried one from the box. But wow! Very nice stick. Really enjoying them. Glad I bought a box

Cody V.06/22/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Medium/Full-bodied- Coffee, pepper, cedar, Cocoa, Molasses. 8.9 out of 10. Would purchase again.

Rino C.06/14/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Good stick ??

Michael S.06/11/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

This was my first time trying this cigar and I was not disappointed in the quality and the taste. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to relax and enjoy this cigar

Brandt W.05/28/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Not typically a Churchill size smoker.. but must say I was pleasantly surprised by how smooth and at the same time how complex the flavors were, definitely a very fine smoke in my opinion

Tyler S.05/23/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Excellent burn and flavors. No complaints

Jose E.05/19/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Great smoke

aaron04/30/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Very smooth, cedar throughout

Stephen p.04/28/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

This is a decent stick very mild will probably keep one in the humidor

Jay D.04/25/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

This San Cristobal was quite mild for me to start then spicing up on the 2/3, however the draw was abit difficult for me towards the end of the cigar but i did enjoy it

NICOLAS P.04/20/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

This is a very nice smoke, would be interested to try a somewhat smaller size.

Jason H.04/15/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Not my favorite. At times mild and enjoyable but then pepper would pop out and make things out of balance.

Pedro H.04/06/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Not a bad stick just not my favorite

Stanley C.03/29/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

This stick is worthy of its Cigar Aficionados ranking. It has an excellent draw with notes of caramel, leather and cocoa

Patrick H.03/28/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

This cigar offers tremendous value for a 7” Churchill.

Jorge D.03/21/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Pretty good stick ...I would definitely buy more and the price is great

Chris W.03/18/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

San Cristobal do not make a bad cigar, they all deserve the attention and praise that this one has had. This is an outstanding smoke but if it is sold out you can have any from this line and you will be happy 10 out of 10

NICK R.03/17/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

excellent

Jeff S.03/07/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

this cigar was just ok for me. Burn and draw ok, and it seemed to be well made. The spice, for me, was not the best.

Francis L.02/15/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Complex and balanced. Glad I tried this cigar.

Ivan B.02/14/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Nice

Scott C.02/14/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Love the flavor and draw of this cigar. Burn was even throughout and will definitely buy again.

Jeremy M.02/08/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

Loved these.

Phil C.02/08/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Nice stick, good burn and construction. Reasonably priced

Mori D.02/07/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

It’s an average all around smoke. Not go to though.

ANDREW P.02/06/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

This was ok, pretty straight forward with cedar, not a ton of complexity.

Manuel H.02/03/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Absolutely terrific cigar! Highly recommend it.

Manuel H.02/03/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

WOW! Outstanding smoke through and through. A must try!!

Joe W.02/03/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Fantastic is all I can say. Amazing flavor and burn I wish would never end.

Riley W.02/02/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

Amazing cigar with excellent burn. Highly Recommend.

01/27/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

Beautiful mid body smoke

Adam E.01/25/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Amazing stick!! Was very happy with the consistency in the burn, draw was smooth, overall great.

Chris M.01/25/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Yep. It's a winner! A long smoke with smooth flavor. Definitely worth checking out!

Michael C.01/24/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Quickly becoming one of my favorites. Complex and very enjoyable.

Ernesto R.01/21/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Beautiful cigar with oily wrapper. Exudes age and quality. One of the best I’ve had lately and unique.

samer i.01/18/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Churchill 7" * 49

Ceder and baking spice

Rainer D.01/01/2022About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Super amooth cigar, one of the best for me

Mike Smith12/15/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

This is a great stick all around.

Wayne H.11/15/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

Good but not great, tight and hard to pull. The flavors were good, full of spicy notes

Nicholson J.10/24/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Well crafted mellow cigar with a spicy flavorful finish. Pepper, light coffee and cream, spice. Paired nicely with a Speedway (coffee) Stout.

Ronnie W.08/12/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

a must have.

Kevin H.07/19/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Very good, smooth throughout

Pedro M.07/12/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Big fan of revelation so I tired this one. Liked it, will try a few more before I buy a box.

tim05/30/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

good smoke

Chris W.05/26/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

I really enjoyed this one. Delicious smoke

chong p.05/10/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

I will order it again

Allen R.04/14/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Very good. Will definitely buy more

Franz B.04/04/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Decent flavor, but nothing special. Really good burn and smoke production all the way down. Nice aroma.

Shelly K.04/02/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

I chose the San Cristobal Quintessence to review as it had been a very long time since smoking this. I am very happy that I rekindled this very enjoyable smoke made by Ashton Distributors. This Quintessence cigar line was produced in 2016. The wrapper is an Ecuadorian Habano made with high priming leafs which adds extra flavors. The binder and fillers are Nicaraguan. Upon the first light, I was hit with a blast of pepper. Not far behind was a light sweetness and creaminess along with nutty notes. The meshing of these notes with the pepper leads to a beautiful balance! Into the second third, the pepper seems to amp up a bit more but as in the first third is slowly joined with the sweetness and creaminess to balance out the smoke. Nutty and leather notes are also popping along with some notes of chocolate. The cigar at this point is a medium full to full in strength. Into the final third, complexity amps up even more-- fruity, chocolate, spicy and peppery all rolled into one! This cigar has strength and smoothness which is a key factor. I had no construction issues at all throughout the experience. I very much enjoyed this cigar and I am certain you will too!!

Josh E.03/22/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

First cigar I have actually picked out fruity sweet notes. Great stick worth having some in the humidor. One slight section that I had a burn issue but after that was good all the way.

Franz B.03/10/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Good cigar. Pretty mild with not a lot of spice or bitterness. Nice aroma and taste—slightly sweet. I’ve seen that described potentially as molasses or dried fruit...sounds right. Good smoke production. Draw slightly too loose to be perfect, but not bad. Fairly even burn. A few uneven parts that self corrected. Burn started to go a little wonky getting into the final third. Slight crack developed around the circumference of the cigar at one point, but did not affect the burn.

Daniel C.02/01/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Not my favorite Ashton

Joseph P.01/24/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

The San Cristobal Revelation prophet is one of my favorite cigars. The Quintessence belicoso was somewhat of a disappointment .Construction and burn were good more mild to medium body with some hint of leather and pepper. I personally prefer the Revelation line.

Eamon B.01/15/2021About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Very good cigar

Junior S.12/15/2020About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Nice medium strength and flavor cigar.

Aaron C.12/02/2020About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

Good cigar

Frank B.09/27/2020About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Great construction, nice draw and burn. Plenty of smoke. Medium with agreeable flavors until the last third when it became somewhat harsh and strong.

Steve S.08/19/2020About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Decent cigar

Jeremy H.08/09/2020About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Tried it as I was working thru 2018 top 25 list and loved it enough to order another 5 pack. Smoking the last of those after plenty of time seasoning in humidor and still love it. Strikes me as a medium with a changing tasty flavor profile throughout. I love the catchy band too! Looking forward to trying other San cristobals. Def high up on my favorites list.

Mark A.07/31/2020About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

Light to medium start, but quickly gains strength. Lots of Sichuan peppercorn in the lips and tongue half way through as it goes to medium full. I'll buy again.

Michael B.06/17/2020About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

This is my favorite cigar and it's under 10 dollars a smoke. Burns even, solid construction, easy draw, pleasant aroma, and even better on the palate. This is a slow burn, so make sure to set aside a couple of hours to enjoy. I would highly recommend to friends and I've purchased multiple boxes with more planned in the future.

Eduardo A.03/31/2020About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Good cigar

Faisl a.02/11/2020About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

It's okay. The cigar is very carefully and high quality

Joseph M.01/19/2020About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

This cigar looks way better than it smells or tastes. Disappointment.

Charles D.01/14/2020About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

At first I was very pleased. Unfortunately they have lost their luster.

Jose A.12/10/2019About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

From its artfully designed band to its natural Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, the San Cristobal Quintessence robusto was a joy to behold. But! It was an even better delight to smoke. Its beautiful light-brown wrapper was a little veiny and slightly cracked at the foot, but this minor imperfection did not affect its performance. The construction was firm and had a little give. I sniffed its foot and got a nice hint of spice. After cutting the head, I did a cold draw and was greeted with more spice, but it was not overpowering. During the first third, I was surprised by this stick’s mildness and sweetness. The first retro-hale was a little peppery. The finish coated my palate with a warm creaminess. As I puffed on, a sweet tobacco flavor made its presence known. Overall, the draw was effortless. The Quintessence’s ash had a nice salt and peppery look, and its burn was sharp. Into the second third, the tobacco flavor pulled back and the spice picked up. The strengthen gradually shifted from mild to medium. Into the final third, the tobacco flavor picked up, but the spice stayed true. It took me 45 minutes to smoke the San Cristobal Quintessence robusto, but I enjoyed every minute of it. I’d recommend this cigar to aficionados who enjoy a morning smoke with their coffee.

Ron E.09/25/2019About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Very good flavors throughout, smooth and a little sweet. Excellent draw and lots of smoke output

andrew H.09/17/2019About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Not bad. Great quality

Kevin Link07/19/2019About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

This is a great medium to meduim/full bodied cigar. Just enough strength, with a fantastic burn and delicious flavor on this robusto!

Lance H.07/07/2019About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Started out beautifully, but lost it's flavor halfway through. I've heard that these sticks require a good deal of time in a humidor before they reach their peak. For the money, one can find better.

Alan C.06/28/2019About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Great flavour and burn. Must try if you have not

Anthony A.06/25/2019About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

Amazing Cigar

Subrata B.06/08/2019About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Great.

Ivon05/14/2019About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

This cigar has perfect construction. mild- medium body almost no strength with a chewy smoke and nice aroma. Few transitions but complex flavors. Tasting notes: leather, light wood and a little hint of coffee and very faint hay and musty aged tobacco. The kind of taste you would get in a cigar twice as expensive (like a Davidoff). Very enjoyable and 'cuban like' cigar ...

Charles C.04/22/2019About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Great cigar nice smooth flavors. Firm draw. Burn was a bit slanted. First third, really nice nutty flavor with a nice amount of wood. Black coffee joined those flavors in the 2nd and final third. Box worthy stick.

Mark B.03/01/2019About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Heavy smoke output. Good stuff

Eric L.02/05/2019About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Very good!

Patrick02/04/2019About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Smooth and sweet

Josue M.01/03/2019About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Nice one!

Jose Franck D.12/12/2018About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Great tasting cigar.

Jose Franck D.12/12/2018About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

Great tasting stick.

Jose Franck D.12/12/2018About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

Great taste.

Jose Franck D.12/12/2018About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Great tasting cigar. Complex flavors and very pleasant aroma.

Karl W.11/26/2018About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

Very even smoke through out. A coffee taste with a hint of apple taste. Excellent aroma.

Eric C.10/08/2018About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

First 1/3 was sweet and creamy with some mild nut notes, but the rest of it was pretty much Un smokable it became rancid tasting like burnt plastic / chemicals left a thick coating on my tongue it wouldn't even stay lit i had to chuck it it was horrible, I've had to of gotten a bad one because I just smoked the Elegancia last weekend and it was part of the same order and it was fine

Jason H.09/05/2018About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Pretty mild, maybe I’ll try a smaller ring gauge. Good cigar for beginners.

Chris H.08/24/2018About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

beautiful cigar, started strong and then mellowed. once it mellowed I really enjoyed. left me wanting more. nice medium body smoke.

Corey D.05/31/2018About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

Love these

JP D.05/09/2018About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

San Cristobal’s Quintessence is a beautiful cigar. The combination of the medium-brown Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, and this cigar’s band, with its colorful bird and flowers, to me, represent what a premium cigar used to be. When I first sniffed the wrapper, I noticed hints of leather, mild barn smells and some sweetness. The dry draw was mild and somewhat sweet. On the first draw, there was a definite bitter/sweetness with a note of pepper. The flavor quickly settled in to grassy with hints of pepper. There were definitely changes in the Quintessence’s flavor as I smoked. In the second third I experienced more grassy notes and pepper, with the sweetness almost gone. The final third became much spicier, with pepper becoming the predominant flavor. It also went up in strength but stayed well-balanced and rich. I believe that San Cristobal’s Quintessence is more than a medium bodied cigar, as it starts to head toward full-bodied at the end. It was never overly strong but was pleasantly potent. It was an all-around tasty, Nicaraguan profile cigar.

Carmela 04/15/2018About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Amazing!

Alain B.04/12/2018About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Very enjoyable and excellent construction. Consistent burn. Can be prepared with a punch rather than a cut.

Adam G.03/09/2018About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

Fantastic!

Andrew W.02/18/2018About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

This cigar is mellow and flavorful.

Ibrahim M.11/29/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Usual beauty

andrew k.10/24/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

This is a great cigar brand which is widely appreciated as evidenced by Cigar Journal naming the robusto size its #1 cigar of 2016. A straight cut on this San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6x52 provides a loose draw of enjoyable light smoke. Flavor is rounded, moderate and fills the palate with mild pepper, plentiful toasted breadiness, and a smooth pleasant lift. The draw remains generous throughout with a reliably consistent burn. This is a highly enjoyable straight-down-the-middle medium balanced smoke.

10/19/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Wow what a great tasting Cigar with LOTS of flavor...I will be ordering this one again!!

Benjamin M.08/16/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Very pleasant cigar for the price ($8). For a non-maduro, not harsh and faily complex, tiptoeing on the edge of full-bodied. Enjoyed smoking it. My only complaint would be it didn't smoke right down to the nub without getting a bit harsh. Pleasantly surprised. Might buy again.

ross t.08/04/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

Great cigar at a great price.

Al C.07/10/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

I'll break this up into two sections. 1st, construction: Visually beautiful with no noticeable issues with the wrapper which is very toothy, which I love. Tripple cap again which I love, just a well made cigar that can hold it's own against anything. Now the hard part; I used a V cut on my first one from the box which had no Humi time at all. My experience with non humi'd cigars is such that only Padrons, CLE Prietos and Drew Estate #9s were superb out of the box in every respect. This cigar was very close in that the burn was razor sharp with the ash holding for more than an inch. The ash also carried this toothyness which look cool and impressive. Cold draw gave me some dried fruit, pepper, molasses. Once toasted and lit, those flavors were right there along with some nuttiness. This lasted for about an inch then the flavors seemed to intermix themselves in a way such that they were not prevalent and the cigar became what I call "cardboard". Later on, about 1/3 down, theflavors came back with some woodiness but nothing in your face. The finsih during all this was always long, which I like as I found myself thinking that a nice red wine would bring out this cigar. Then the cigar blended itself together again and never gave me a superb finish to it. Now, I know that my collection of cigars that have right about 20 different kinds, and with the exception of the three I listed above, all tend to exhibit this type of "blending phenomenon" when I don't give them enough humi time. By no means am I an expert but I know my cigars and humidors. This San Cristobal design needs humi time; two months minimum at 70% in temps between 68 and 78 degrees. This cigar will become a super star if given time. BTW the burn time for out of the box was about an hours and with some humi time will run up to an hour and 20 minutes for sure. Buy one or two to get acquainted then grab a box and put them to sleep for a few months. That's all this offeri

Mike A.06/09/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

I was ok with this cigar. Initially was somewhat overpowering then mellowed out. Again, not a bad smoke, not one of my top pics...just ok.

Robert H.06/08/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

6 out of 10

George M.06/07/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

I have to admit that I don't smoke many of the San Cristobal cigars. With the Quintessence, the blend takes on a fairly robust and pepper-driven profile that can get a bit rough at times. The touches of sourness and metals that plagued this stick, I can't find much to rave about with this blend. This is one I would not try again.

Jason M.03/24/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

I am a sucker for nice bands and man this one is a looker! The cigar was a bit more mild than i prefer. Id place it on the mild-medium range. Great draw and burn.

Barrie H.03/16/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Great overall smoke

Jean Paul D.03/14/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Really nice cigar, right smack in the medium category. I am keeping one in the humidor.

Jose B.02/08/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

Amazing

Ozzie H.01/31/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Belicoso 6"1/2 * 54

Excellent flavor, smooth complex

minas z.01/18/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Very smooth good tasting medium cigar. Improved with smoking down to last 2 inches.

Nuno S.01/11/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Overall good cigar, but a bit to sweet for my palet.

Mari M.01/01/2017About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

Hands down this cigar has one of the most beautiful bands in the cigar world. When combined with a gorgeous Ecuadorian habano leaf the contrast for sure is gonna catch the eye. It's becoming a tradition for Ashton to give us the gift of a special release right before Christmas; a new special blend that is always on point and this year is no different. Medium to full in strength this cigar is extremely flavorful, with the right amount of spice to make it interesting without being overpowering. Starting with rich coffee notes alternating all the way with milk chocolate and an almost indescriptible floral sweetness. An excellent smoke from the beginning to the very end, nice ash more on the flaky side but with an even burn line. I highly recommend this new addition of the San Cristobal line, is the perfect cigar to bond with friends.

ross t.12/30/2016About: San Cristobal Quintessence Epicure 6" * 52

I would recommend this cigar to anyone looking for a quality smoke at a fair price point.

Elliott T.12/11/2016About: San Cristobal Quintessence Majestic 6" * 60

Great

Giuseppe P.12/11/2016About: San Cristobal Quintessence Robusto 5"1/2 * 50

Excelent cigar!!

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