The San Cristobal....Wow!

San Cristobal! An Ashton line that is just amazing. A full bodied smoke. Great burn but I did have a little flaking...but not gonna complain. I paid about $9 for this one. A little pricey but it is a great cigar.

About the burn...

Starts out a little strong and then smoothes out to a dark earthy, dark chocolate and toasted nuts flavor for the rest of the cigar. No doubt a full-flavored, full-bodied cigar. The aroma carries and is just wonderful. It is the kind of ciagr that people can smell a block away! I would say this cigar definitely has a nicotine kick to it too. Highly recommend!!!

Ashton link: http://www.ashtoncigar.com/SanCristobal.jsp
Some stats:

Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Time: 1.5 hrs

The taste of excellence! Very Nice.

I attended an Ashton Taste of Excellence last week. Had a free Ashton Cabinet series and free wine. We had a great discussion on how tastes enhance or take away from your cigar experience. Unsalted walnuts was the key to cleansing your palette. I was told chocolate too. I cant have nuts so WOOHOO! But mixing the right combinations of choices will make or break your night. For example - a heavy full bodied cigar and a Heineken are not a good combination. The taste of the beer will negate the taste of the cigar. Were an nice glass of white wine and full body cigar complement each other. They each stimulate a different part of the tongue. If you have a chance to go to one.....don't hesitate!