Thoughts on these premium sticks...

05-28-2013, 12:50 PM

One to always be on the lookou for the next great tasting cigar, I'm interested in knowing what others think of these...
San Cristobal
Flor de las Antillas

Thx -

RR

irratebass · 05-28-2013, 12:52 PM

I haven't had the Elegance from San Cristobal yet, but I really enjoyed the regular line and I really liked the Flor De Las Antillas (it was voted the #1 cigar of last year).

Lockspur · 05-28-2013, 01:00 PM

IIRC, they're both made at the My Father factory.

equetefue · 05-28-2013, 01:08 PM

Flor de las Antillas is not bad at all. Havent had the other one though

DaBear · 05-28-2013, 01:12 PM

The Flor de las Antillas is a My Father stick, and IMO among the best. Was quite a nice surprise to have them show up at work last year, not know a damn thing about them, and get treated to one of the best new cigars of the year.

San Cristobal has 3 lines(though one is being discontinued and our Ashton rep says something may be getting prepared to replace it at the show), the Elegancias(great mild smokes, slightly sweeter than an Ashton Classic), Seleccion del Sols(these are the ones being discontinued, which is a shame, they were such a solid stick), and the regular San Cristobals. The Elegancias are the best of the bunch IMO. Great breakfast smoke, and can't argue with the $6-$8 price range.

mahtofire14 · 05-28-2013, 01:15 PM

Haven't had the San Cristobal however The Flor de Las Antilles is a good cigar. Cigar of the year? Meh, but a good cigar nonetheless.

pektel · 05-28-2013, 01:27 PM

I really like the San Cristobal Mercaderes and the Principes. delicious.

icehog3 · 05-28-2013, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pektel

I really like the San Cristobal Mercaderes and the Principes. delicious.

I think he is talking NC San Cristobols, Peter.

sikk50 · 05-28-2013, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBear

The Flor de las Antillas is a My Father stick, and IMO among the best. Was quite a nice surprise to have them show up at work last year, not know a damn thing about them, and get treated to one of the best new cigars of the year.

San Cristobal has 3 lines(though one is being discontinued and our Ashton rep says something may be getting prepared to replace it at the show), the Elegancias(great mild smokes, slightly sweeter than an Ashton Classic), Seleccion del Sols(these are the ones being discontinued, which is a shame, they were such a solid stick), and the regular San Cristobals. The Elegancias are the best of the bunch IMO. Great breakfast smoke, and can't argue with the $6-$8 price range.

Agreed, personally I feel like the regular San Cristobals need a year or more to come into their own

kelmac07 · 05-28-2013, 01:13 PM

Big fan of the regular San Cristobal (Fabuloso).

pektel · 05-28-2013, 02:22 PM

See, that's what happens when I don't have coffee. whoops.

Porch Dweller · 05-28-2013, 02:59 PM

The FdlA is a pretty damned tasty stick.

montecristo#2 · 05-28-2013, 03:46 PM

I guess it is all about perspective. I figured this thread was going to be about OpusX, Ashton VSGs/ESGs, high end Padron's or maybe some of the more expensive Tatuajes.

I enjoyed the Flor de las Antillas I smoked and actually like the San Cristobal Seleccion del Sol the best of the three lines. The regular line is not bad as well. The Flor de las Antillas are pretty well priced and the San Cristobal's can be found for a decent price as well.

If you like these you should try some other Pepin blended cigars. Don Pepin Garcia Blue label, Series JJ, MyFather (several different lines), Tatuajes...

05-28-2013, 07:03 PM

[quote=montecristo#2;1840845]I guess it is all about perspective. I figured this thread was going to be about OpusX, Ashton VSGs/ESGs, high end Padron's or maybe some of the more expensive Tatuajes.

Already sampled most of these...don't care for the Padrones much. Prefer the La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor Especial to the Opus X. Ashton considers the Especial to be the X of the La Aroma line.
RR

05-28-2013, 01:00 PM	#3
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,376 Trading: (31)	Re: Thoughts on these premium sticks... IIRC, they're both made at the My Father factory. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

05-28-2013, 01:08 PM	#4
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Thoughts on these premium sticks... Flor de las Antillas is not bad at all. Havent had the other one though Last edited by equetefue; 05-28-2013 at 01:09 PM. Reason: mispelling

05-28-2013, 01:12 PM	#5
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: Thoughts on these premium sticks... The Flor de las Antillas is a My Father stick, and IMO among the best. Was quite a nice surprise to have them show up at work last year, not know a damn thing about them, and get treated to one of the best new cigars of the year. San Cristobal has 3 lines(though one is being discontinued and our Ashton rep says something may be getting prepared to replace it at the show), the Elegancias(great mild smokes, slightly sweeter than an Ashton Classic), Seleccion del Sols(these are the ones being discontinued, which is a shame, they were such a solid stick), and the regular San Cristobals. The Elegancias are the best of the bunch IMO. Great breakfast smoke, and can't argue with the $6-$8 price range.

05-28-2013, 01:15 PM	#6
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: Thoughts on these premium sticks... Haven't had the San Cristobal however The Flor de Las Antilles is a good cigar. Cigar of the year? Meh, but a good cigar nonetheless. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

05-28-2013, 01:27 PM	#7
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Thoughts on these premium sticks... I really like the San Cristobal Mercaderes and the Principes. delicious. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

05-28-2013, 12:50 PM	#1
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Thoughts on these premium sticks... One to always be on the lookou for the next great tasting cigar, I'm interested in knowing what others think of these... San Cristobal Flor de las Antillas Thx - RR

05-28-2013, 12:52 PM	#2
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Thoughts on these premium sticks... I haven't had the Elegance from San Cristobal yet, but I really enjoyed the regular line and I really liked the Flor De Las Antillas (it was voted the #1 cigar of last year). __________________

05-28-2013, 01:13 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Thoughts on these premium sticks... Big fan of the regular San Cristobal (Fabuloso). __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-28-2013, 02:22 PM	#11
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Thoughts on these premium sticks... See, that's what happens when I don't have coffee. whoops. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

05-28-2013, 02:59 PM	#12
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,461 Trading: (24)	Re: Thoughts on these premium sticks... The FdlA is a pretty damned tasty stick.

05-28-2013, 03:46 PM	#13
montecristo#2 Don't Taze me Bro! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,063 Trading: (49)	Re: Thoughts on these premium sticks... I guess it is all about perspective. I figured this thread was going to be about OpusX, Ashton VSGs/ESGs, high end Padron's or maybe some of the more expensive Tatuajes. I enjoyed the Flor de las Antillas I smoked and actually like the San Cristobal Seleccion del Sol the best of the three lines. The regular line is not bad as well. The Flor de las Antillas are pretty well priced and the San Cristobal's can be found for a decent price as well. If you like these you should try some other Pepin blended cigars. Don Pepin Garcia Blue label, Series JJ, MyFather (several different lines), Tatuajes...

05-28-2013, 07:03 PM	#14
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thoughts on these premium sticks... [quote=montecristo#2;1840845]I guess it is all about perspective. I figured this thread was going to be about OpusX, Ashton VSGs/ESGs, high end Padron's or maybe some of the more expensive Tatuajes. Already sampled most of these...don't care for the Padrones much. Prefer the La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor Especial to the Opus X. Ashton considers the Especial to be the X of the La Aroma line. RR