Thoughts on these premium sticks...

DaBear · 05-28-2013, 12:12 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, 12:15 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, 12:27 PM

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

icehog3 · 05-28-2013, 01:11 PM

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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, 06:32 PM

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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

05-28-2013, 12:12 PM	#1
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, 12:15 PM	#2
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,610 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, 12:27 PM	#3
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.