There are four recognized flavor preceptors on our tongues: sweet (which we sense on the front of the tongue), bitter (which we experience on the back of the tongue), salty (which is at the sides in front) and acidic (which is at the sides in back). Let’s talk about flavor profiles for a minute. The vanilla was also present, but it was more like vanilla extract (not sweet, just vanilla). The flavor very quickly settled in to g rassy with hints of green pepper (like a good merlot). On the first draw, there was a definite sweetness with a bitter note (I mean that in a good way), and mild pepper. The foot, however, was much sweeter and had a caramel latte note. When I first sniffed the wrapper, I noticed hints of leather, mild barn smells, some sweetness (which I think was vanilla). The burn was consistent and even throughout. The draw was just right-even, but a little tighter than some. The cigar is a Nicaraguan tour-de-force, with an Ecuadorian habano wrapper, over binder and filler tobaccos grown by the García family at their Nicaraguan farms. What’s the blend (or, at least, the wrapper)? Even if I didn’t know anything about the blend or production, the band, alone, would make me want to try it! Well done, San Cristobal. With its colorful bird and flowers, it is a beautiful and nostalgic example of a premium cigar band. And, (although it isn’t really part of construction), I would like to mention this cigar’s band. (But, what else would you expect from Ashton and Pepin)? The Ecuadorian Habano wrapper is a nice medium-brown colored wrapper with small veins throughout. It is a beautifully constructed and wrapped cigar. The other sizes range in price from $8.50 to $9.50, according to the size. The retail price of this cigar is around $8.75. The cigar is available in Robusto (5 x 50), Epicure (6 x 52), Majestic (6 x 60) and Belicoso (6.5 x 54). It is a Don Pepin blend, made by Ashton Cigars. San Cristobal Quintessence – Epicure (5 x 52) I’ll list the questions and give an answer for each-based on my personal smoking experience: So, this is the first new blend they have introduced in several years. The San Cristobal brand was introduced in 2007 and the Revelation was launched in 2013. The word quintessence means the most perfect example of something or a prime example of quality and class. As I mentioned earlier, this is a new blend within the line, called Quintessence. It was blended by one of the most celebrated cigar-manufacturers of our time, Jose “Pepin” Garcia. The San Cristobal brand is part of the Ashton line-up. I took notes on this one and took a second one home for a later smoke. I was given the chance to smoke one at the shop. Being a big fan of the San Cristobal Revelation, I was very excited to try this cigar. This new cigar was making its first appearance in Arizona at Cigar King, in Scottsdale. I was recently invited to attend a launch event for the new San Cristobal Quintessence. The Smoking Gun Cigar Review October 28, 2016
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