Kristoff Criollo Lancero

Kreth · 08-28-2009, 09:51 PM

MedicCook bombed me with this stick. This vitola is so new that I couldn't find any info about it online, even on the Exclusive Cigars site (who make the Kristoff line).

Humidor time: 1 week

Prelight: This cigar has a nice dark-brown wrapper, with a pigtail and shaggy foot. I go old school and bite the pigtail off. Draw is moderate, tasting of cedar and nuts. The faux cloth band gives the cigar a classic look.

Burn: The burn started off a little uneven (I occasionally get this with the shaggy foot) but evened out on its own and was fine from then on. Ash was flaky, but very solid. Draw was moderate. The burn time was about 95 minutes.

Flavor: Another tasty cigar. Cedar and toasted nuts were prominent, with a hint of dark caramel in the final third.

Summary: I really enjoyed this stick. Kristoff is 2 for 2 with me (the maduro is my favorite stick). I'll have to try their two ligero blends.
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G G · 08-28-2009, 09:52 PM

Nice review, thanks.

MedicCook · 08-28-2009, 09:53 PM

Thanks for the review Jeff. I also enjoyed this cigar.

Kreth · 08-28-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

Thanks for the review Jeff. I also enjoyed this cigar.

Thanks for the cigar, Ryan.

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MedicCook · 08-28-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

Thanks for the cigar, Ryan.

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Any time.

tenbaseg · 08-29-2009, 07:12 AM

Get a room you two.

bigheadmark · 09-27-2009, 05:02 PM

Kristoff cigars are PHENOMENAL!!!

kelmac07 · 09-27-2009, 05:13 PM

Nice review!!

McSmokey · 09-27-2009, 05:21 PM

Nice review Jeff

Whipper Snapper · 12-15-2009, 11:01 PM

You know what, I'm not sure what I picked up in terms of nuances and flavors with this stick, but what I did pick up was good.

It was rich. It wasn't harsh. Not too spicy, but not too sweet either.
The words coffee briefly came to mind, but I don't even think that describes it.
It was just good.

gnukfu · 12-16-2009, 06:12 AM

Is that the one with the Sumatra wrapper? I have one in my cooler to try. Looking forward to smoking it.

OHRD · 12-16-2009, 06:40 AM

Well done Jeff and way to man up and bite that tail!

Kreth · 12-16-2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gnukfu

Is that the one with the Sumatra wrapper? I have one in my cooler to try. Looking forward to smoking it.

Um, no. It's a criollo wrapper, specifically Nicaraguan criollo, IIRC. I haven't tried the Sumatra yet.

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Originally Posted by matthewjmichael

Well done Jeff and way to man up and bite that tail!

I find on most cigars with a tightly-tied pigtail, that gives a perfect draw.

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08-28-2009, 09:51 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Kristoff Criollo Lancero MedicCook bombed me with this stick. This vitola is so new that I couldn't find any info about it online, even on the Exclusive Cigars site (who make the Kristoff line). Humidor time: 1 week Prelight: This cigar has a nice dark-brown wrapper, with a pigtail and shaggy foot. I go old school and bite the pigtail off. Draw is moderate, tasting of cedar and nuts. The faux cloth band gives the cigar a classic look. Burn: The burn started off a little uneven (I occasionally get this with the shaggy foot) but evened out on its own and was fine from then on. Ash was flaky, but very solid. Draw was moderate. The burn time was about 95 minutes. Flavor: Another tasty cigar. Cedar and toasted nuts were prominent, with a hint of dark caramel in the final third. Summary: I really enjoyed this stick. Kristoff is 2 for 2 with me (the maduro is my favorite stick). I'll have to try their two ligero blends. Posted via Mobile Device

08-28-2009, 09:52 PM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Kristoff Criollo Lancero Nice review, thanks.

08-28-2009, 09:53 PM	#3
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Kristoff Criollo Lancero Thanks for the review Jeff. I also enjoyed this cigar. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

08-29-2009, 07:12 AM	#6
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: Kristoff Criollo Lancero Get a room you two.

09-27-2009, 05:02 PM	#7
bigheadmark Uncle Jun, how was Boca? Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: MARK Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan USA Posts: 260 Trading: (1)	Re: Kristoff Criollo Lancero Kristoff cigars are PHENOMENAL!!!

09-27-2009, 05:13 PM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Kristoff Criollo Lancero Nice review!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-27-2009, 05:21 PM	#9
McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: Kristoff Criollo Lancero Nice review Jeff

12-15-2009, 11:01 PM	#10
Whipper Snapper 95% Banter 5% MMM Habanos Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Blake Location: Shawnee Posts: 1,037 Trading: (0)	Re: Kristoff Criollo Lancero You know what, I'm not sure what I picked up in terms of nuances and flavors with this stick, but what I did pick up was good. It was rich. It wasn't harsh. Not too spicy, but not too sweet either. The words coffee briefly came to mind, but I don't even think that describes it. It was just good. __________________ "I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." -Charles Spurgeon.

12-16-2009, 06:12 AM	#11
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Kristoff Criollo Lancero Is that the one with the Sumatra wrapper? I have one in my cooler to try. Looking forward to smoking it. __________________ Curious George

12-16-2009, 06:40 AM	#12
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Kristoff Criollo Lancero Well done Jeff and way to man up and bite that tail! __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.