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Old 12-31-2009, 05:48 PM   #1
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Default San Cristobal Seleccion Del Sol

New Year's Eve and I was ready for a relaxing smoke. The sun was blazing and it was beautiful outside. This had been calling me the last few times I went to the humi. I decided to pair it with a glass (or 2) of Bulleit.



The burns was nice, but the ashes kept flaking like crazy. It starts out very smooth and creamy. Ample amounts of smoke from a very easy draw. Construction is very nice on this cigar.



The creamy flavor moved on to a nutty note. The cigar was burning at a nice pace. The flavors are nice and smooth. Ash continues to resemble that of a cigar that's about to explode.



My glass was empty, so I went inside to grab the bottle. Cigar transitioned again to a earthy leather note. I was really enjoying the afternoon.



Coming down the home stretch it again switched up to a lite pepper note. I really felt relaxed after spending a bit over an hour smoking this medium bodied cigar. I will be sure to keep an eye out for more of these.

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Old 12-31-2009, 08:08 PM   #2
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Thanks for the review. I picked one up of these a few weeks ago and have been waiting for the right opportunity to light it up. (aka +50 degrees)
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Old 12-31-2009, 10:13 PM   #3
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Thanks for the review.
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Old 01-01-2010, 04:11 PM   #4
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I will have to pick one up and try it out. Thanks for the review.
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Old 01-01-2010, 04:17 PM   #5
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Nice review Nick. I had one last month and enjoyed it as well. It's a nice change from the Regular SC's.
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Old 01-01-2010, 04:21 PM   #6
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Nice review!!
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Old 01-01-2010, 05:08 PM   #7
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Default Re: San Cristobal Seleccion Del Sol

nice review
tried one of these after the trade show (now last year) and enjoyed it, they arrived at the B&M last Weds so I picked up a box and smoked one before years end.....nice smoke worth a try
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Old 01-01-2010, 05:17 PM   #8
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An excellent cigar. I like these better than the "regular" San Cristobal. Thanks for the review!
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Old 01-01-2010, 05:32 PM   #9
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I was gifted some of these by RGD, a very good cigar imo.
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Old 01-27-2010, 12:35 PM   #10
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Nice review.
I picked one up at the B&M not noticing the extra band at the time. Smoked it yesterday. Very flavorful. I thought it less peppery than the regular SC.
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Old 01-27-2010, 12:37 PM   #11
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Thanks for the review. I enjoyed this one as well.
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