San Cristobal Quintessence
Uses a fifth-priming Ecuadorian wrapper.
Blend and specs
| Brand | San Cristobal |
|---|---|
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Maker | Ashton (rolled by My Father Cigars) |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Habano |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Strength | Medium–Full |
| Wrapper family | Habano (spicy, balanced) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Independent / family |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: cigaraficionado.com, famous-smoke.com, halfwheel.com, kohnhed.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
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Common questions
What wrapper does the San Cristobal Quintessence use?
The San Cristobal Quintessence uses a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, with a Nicaragua binder and Nicaragua filler.
How strong is the San Cristobal Quintessence?
It's generally rated medium to full in strength (4 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the San Cristobal Quintessence made?
In Nicaragua.
If I like the San Cristobal Quintessence, what else should I try?
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