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Cigar Review: Kristoff Maduro Churchill
By Jesse | August 21, 2008 |
Company: Exclusive Cigar
Line: Kristoff Maduro
Vitola: Churchill 7 X 50
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro
Binder: Orlor Dominican and Cuban Seed
Filler: Orlor Dominican, Cuban Seed, Nicaraguan
Flavor: Medium-Full
Strength: Medium
Price: $107.00 (Box of 20)
The Kristoff lines have been on my list of cigars that I’ve been constantly meaning to try. Thanks to the generous guys over at Exclusive Cigars I got a great selection of samples to try. Daniel tried the Kristoff Criollo awhile back so I’m thought I’d smoke the maduro first.
I’m trying something a bit different since I’ve been under the gun at work. So I’d like know what you think. Basically I’m putting less fluff on the details of the cigar and giving you what I took for notes and my thoughts. Less filler more content? Or does that only work for beer?
Construction: Heavy for its size, dark and imposing. It looks like a full-bodied smoke should. Has a pigtail cap and unfinished foot.
Burn: Ash held on very well; almost need a hacksaw to remove it. Burn was extremely good.
Flavor: Wood and Dark Chocolate dominate the overall flavor profile. Just enough spice to make it interesting. After the 1/3 I picked up some coffee and maybe a little dark cherry or similar berry flavor. The smoke is very chewy and satisfying with a nice lingering finish.
Verdict: I really enjoyed the smoke, kind of reminded me of a cross between a Punch Maduro and CAO Brazilia. They are in the sweet spot in my price range where I wouldn’t hesitate to pick up a box, and if you are worried about getting a box I’d at least suggest getting a 5-Pack. These cigars are available at Fullers Pullers. Exclusive doesn’t allow many online vendors to carry their cigars, but Joe has them.
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Tags: Cigar Review, Exclusive Cigars, Full Bodied, Kristoff, maduro
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August 21st, 2008 at 10:12 am
Great review Jesse…your tasting notes almost exactly mirror my own..I love this cigar..I hope more people will give this one a try after reading your review..
Rob
August 21st, 2008 at 10:28 am
I have to pick some of these up. I have wanted to try them for a while.
August 21st, 2008 at 11:17 am
Jesse,
The maduro is excellent in this line, but have you tried the natural? IMO, it’s one of the few lines with a natural that’s superior to the maduro.
August 21st, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Love this cigar, nice review.
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:33 am
Wow, those look good. I can almost smell them right through my monitor - or maybe its just my big cup of coffee. Thanks for the informative review.
= )
August 24th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I agree, Alex. It’s a wonderful stick.
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:53 am
I’m enjoying one right now and decided to do some searching about it. The dark maduro wrapper and overall appearance of this cigar drew me in. Once I got it home I noticed it had a very pungent aroma. Not like any cigar I’ve smelled before. I figured that was due to the fermentation of the oily wrapper, much like a well aged cheese. Your review is spot on.