Many towns all across the Americas bear the name San Cristobal. The name honors Saint Christopher, the guardian of travelers. The San Cristobal cigars represent the freeing nature of traveling by showcasing a colorful parrot with widespread wings as the main feature of the band.
San Cristobal Elegancia cigars elevate any occasion. These meticulously balanced handmade cigars are sure to satisfy any wanderlustful aficionado. These cigars grow from mild to medium with peppery notes peaking through their rich creaminess. There is a Cuban niche brand that goes by San Cristobal but its full name is San Cristobal de La Habana and it was established in 1999. Its predecessor was also a Cuban brand which was extinguished by the nationalization of the tobacco industry and it had the same name. Habanos SA claims the two brands have no relation.
Outside the United States, Ashton’s production of San Cristobal is sold under the name Paradiso. This is because the Cuban government internationally registered the name, San Cristobal, before first.
Ashton launched the San Cristobal brand in 2007. They had been interested in producing the brand for a few years beforehand but their main cigar producers, Tabacalera A. Fuente, did not have the capacity to produce another brand.
According to Sathya Levin, the Vice President of Ashton, as soon as they met Don Jose “Pepin” Garcia they were sure he was the perfect candidate to produce San Cristobal. Don Pepin was named “America’s Hottest Cigar Maker” in 2008 by Cigar Aficionado.
The quality of their work is truly evident. San Cristobal has over 4 dozen ratings at 90 or above with Cigar Aficionado alone.
The Garcia family and Levin family both run their respective companies, My Father and Ashton, with family values focusing on creating high-quality products. These family businesses have a great collaborative working relationship that has expanded to include other cigar brands including Ashton’s La Aroma de Cuba. Janny Garcia, the manager of the My Fathers Cigars headquarters in Miami, was asked how she felt about the initial collaboration and responded: “It’s like a dream to do a cigar for Ashton.”
The blends were designed by Pepin, his son, Jaime, and Manny Ferrero, the late Vice President of sale for Ashton. The cigars are handmade in Nicaragua at the Garcia Family Industrial Park. The San Cristobal line features cigars of all strengths.
The original San Cristobal is a full bodied blend with a superlative Oscuro wrapper. The San Cristobal Elegancia is mild to medium bodied and wrapped in Blonde Connecticut-seed Ecuadoran-grown tobacco. In 2015, Ashton began releasing limited edition cigars within the brand such as the San Cristobal Ovation.
Ashton is a well-respected distributor of premium cigars. The Garcia family is known for their impeccable work with tobacco and cigar rolling. Combining these talented companies was the answer to every aficionado’s prayer.
Whether you’re smoking one on vacation or at home, a San Cristobal is bound to give you the joy of feeling free. Freedom to enjoy your cigar, spend time with your family, or travel. No matter what you’re doing when you enjoy a San Cristobal, as Ashton’s motto states “Trust your taste”, it really is that good. ...Read More
San Cristobal Elegancia is primarily made using rich aged Nicaraguan tobaccos but with a twisted: the cigar is wrapped in a golden silky brown Ecuadorian Connecticut seed wrapper. This wrapper makes this cigar medium in body with a smooth and creamy flavor.
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San Cristobal Elegancia Churchill
Great smoke with my morning coffee
Tried this stick earlier when I ordered my own sampler of mild bodied Churchills from Mike's. Of the eight different sticks I tried out, this was one of two that stood out. I ordered it again in the 5 pack it repeated its performance. This Elegancia smokes extremely smoothly, burns well and has very nice coffee, yeasty and nutty flavors. It's on the mellower side of medium body which makes it great with a cup of coffee on the deck on a sunny morning. If you like mild to medium smooth smokes with no harshness, try this one.
ByJay
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San Cristobal Elegancia Pyramid
Aged 1 year in my humidor- GREAT SMOKE!
I let this guy age for about a year in my humidor. Didn't know what I would get. WOW!!!! Lots of smoke, peppery and complex and really easy draw. Even burn, no babysitting required. Great stick and will buy again.
ByGrant Justin
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San Cristobal Elegancia Pyramid
Just what I wanted
I always used to pick up a couple of these when visiting my local tobacconist. But since the quarantine started, I haven't been able to go. But now Mike's got them in and now I get it from them! They have never let me down. Great for any time of the day. This cigar hits the high notes on all counts: very, very smooth, cool burning and burns very consistently. Could it be any better? Nope!
ByFred Walker
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San Cristobal Elegancia Pyramid
Favorite!
Now one of my favorite. Nice white ash, great smoke. Will order more
ByDonny Reynolds
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San Cristobal Elegancia Grandioso
In the Zone
Took one of these out to the course last weekend. Flavor profile had me mesmerized but kept me in the zone as I proceeded to dominate my smoking buddies on the back nine. Will make sure keep these in my travel humidor as my good luck charm.
ByGordo Grandioso
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San Cristobal Elegancia Corona
Elegant Connecticut
Medium bodied with those magical Connecticut flavors at the forefront. The size i think gives you even more of that yummy wrapper flavor since the gauge is smaller. Great 30-40min smoke.
BySolomon W.
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San Cristobal Elegancia Robusto
San Cristobal Elegancia Robusto
Reminds me alot of the Fuente Don Carlos with a Connecticut addition. Great burn and draw with moderate strength. Lots of buttery creamy smoothness coupled with a bit of spice.
ByCgar24/7
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San Cristobal Elegancia Churchill
Mellow and Flavorful
Lasted about an hour and a half and never became overpowering. It's great to find a long smoke that's on the mellow side but still has lots of flavor to keep you interested. Leather, spice and hazelnut notes kept popping up on the finish.
ByUnCaged8
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San Cristobal Elegancia Imperial
Elegant & Complex
One of the most balanced sizes within the elegancia line. It has all of the creamy tones of the Connecticut wrapper but the fillers do shine through much more than some of the other sizes. Lots of Earth and oak combined with some leathery notes make this mild to medium bodied Toro very complex.
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