Opinions on Kristoff

[StocktonJohn]

Thinking about the Criollo... Anyone tried it lately? I tend to like full bodied cigars, but this one sounds like a nice change of pace.

 

[Patrick B]

I have one of the big maduro's sitting in the humi. Also wondering what people think of these...

 

[Stew]

Ive only had the maduro. I dont remember much about its specific flavor profile but do remember that I liked it a lot. They arent as full bodied you might expect. Of coarse, I havent had any of the other blends. Great draw and flawless burn on the two I had though. Great packaging, beautiful construction and presentation. Definitely worth a try.

-Steven

 

[andy]

The Maduro is great with a cup of black coffee. Haven't had the Criollo yet. Have a Sumatra sitting in my humidor. That one's number is almost up though.

 

[Boosted]

I personally like all of the Kristoff cigars except for the maduro version. The maduro wasn't that good to me, but I my favorite Kristoff would be the Sumatra.

 

[StocktonJohn]

What is the sumatra like?

 

[Danilo]

The sumatra is great in my opinion, and is my fav. of the 3... It's pretty balanced, good flavors... It's just right!!
The Maduro has a sweetness to it that is nice, but it also has some stronger flavors from the blend. I like it...
Good cigars... Well made, very full, heavy, and I have never had draw issues with one.

 

[andy]

I've had draw issues with the Maduro several times.

 

[Danilo]

I've had draw issues with the Maduro several times.

I've smoke maybe 3-4 maduros, and 6 or 7 sumatra... and have yet to see that... I guess it happens to everyone at one point or another. Sucks.

 

[JxBr]

Do they make anything in 42-50 gauge? All the ones I've seen were too big for my liking.

 

[Simoun]

I've only had the criollo (the churchill). I love the way they look and feel (hefty, a beautifully oily wrapper with a closed foot and a pigtail cap), though I found the flavor development a little too uneven and the overall profile slightly weak.

 

[andy]

Has anyone had their other line? I think they're called Vengeance or something like that.

 

[musicman]

The Kristoff line is better then the Vengeance line, I think, only because of the harshness in the V line. I really like Kristoff's, especially the ligero maduro. The only line I did not care too much for was the Sumatra line, which I found to be a little on the weak and bland side. These used to be a really affordable smoke a year ago at about 5 a stick out the door at the local BM, but now they are all around 8, which seems to be the magic number these days...

 

[podman28]

The Kristoff and Vengeance lines are both worth a try. My personal favorite is the Vengeance Maduro Ligero. The Kristoff cigars tend to be hearty slow-burning cigars with a lot of tobacco inside.

 

[LongDuckDong]

Enjoyed the Sumatra and vengance also.

Shaun

 

[Boosted]

What is the sumatra like?

To me, the sumatra is really sweet with some spice and floral notes. It is very slow burning though. I smoked it after Thanksgiving lunch, and the robusto was a 2 hr 45 min smoke. It was probably the longest time I've ever spent smoking a robusto. Most robustos typically take me about an 1hr 45 to 2hrs.

 

[ciggy]

I've smoked I belive all of the most recent Kristoff brands and liked them all. I wouldn't say the stand out but a decent smoke compared to most. I know my wife likes the aroma and they are a fairly smooth cigar.
I did try the Vengence and was not impressed at all.

 

[AlbanyCO]

I've had a couple of Kristoff's but haven't been overly impressed as of yet. I think they are a bit overpriced for what they are. The maduro version I tried not too long ago tasted like I was sucking on a copper pipe.

 

[andy]

I've had a couple of Kristoff's but haven't been overly impressed as of yet. I think they are a bit overpriced for what they are. The maduro version I tried not too long ago tasted like I was sucking on a copper pipe.

mmmmm...copper pipe. lol!

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

What would be the heartiest of the Kristoff cigars?