San Cristobal Cigars

San Cristobal cigars represent a cigar brand deeply steeped in history. Ashton has reintroduced this brand into the market. San Cristobal originated in Cuba in the 20th Century. Now back and better than ever, San Cristobal is truly a remarkable cigar. Ashton is a well known maker of some of the most premium cigars in the world. Ashton cigars are made in the Fuente factory in the Dominican Republic which is famous for its legendary cigars that it produces. Held to the strictest standards, Ashton is worthy of the premium label.

San Cristobal, by Ashton is made with the help of Jose “Pepin” Garcia, who is well known for owning some of the best fermented Nicaraguan tobacco in the world. Pepin is known for crafting rich, flavorful cigars which are very complex. Pepin is a veteran of several Cuban factories and is considered one of the best cigar rollers in the world. He hand picks and trains all his employees who work in his Nicaraguan and Miami factories.

San Cristobal is the first new brand since the debut of the highly rated La Aroma de Cuba line in 2002. It is blended with all Nicaraguan tobaccos and is strong and balanced with notes of cedar, earth, and spice on the palate. It took two years for the San Cristobal blend to come to fruition. Don Pepin worked hard to create a luxurious cigar built for the achieved palate. Starting with the black, fertile soils of Nicaragua, San Cristobal has a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper along with a rich mixture of Cuban-seed Nicaraguan long-fillers. There are also hints of roasted nuts, coffee, and complex notes of toasted wood throughout this cigar. The San Cristobal is indeed a cigar for the sophisticated smoker and one must take the time to savor this impressive cigar.