Comments on: Stogie Reviews: San Cristobal Supremo

By: Quick Smoke: San Cristobal Clasico

Quick Smoke: San Cristobal Clasico — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:01:24 +0000

[...] three years ago, I reviewed the San Cristobal Supremo and found it “flat and unexciting.” I always wanted to revisit the line and finally got around [...]

By: Stogie Spirits: Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Old Scotch

Stogie Spirits: Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Old Scotch — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:36:27 +0000

[...] Two Cuban cigars that I enjoyed with the Balvenie Doublewood, were the robusto-sized Bolivar Royal Corona, and Cohiba Maduro Magicos. But don’t think for a minute that only Cuban cigars will pair with this single malt. I would also recommend the Alonso Menendez, Arturo Fuente King B, Ashton VSG, Padilla Miami or a San Christobal. [...]

By: DB

DB — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:28:29 +0000

I've had the supremo as well and I wasn't very impressed. You described it as mundane and flat – that's exactly what I found. I was disappointed to say the least. Might try a different size….but probably not.

By: Chris V

Chris V — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:30:09 +0000

This is funny, because I LOVE the San Cristobal line (in general). However, there are some BAD cookies out there. I particularly love the torpedo, and the one with the pigtail. But just a couple weeks ago I had the big fat perfecto one… I barely enjoyed it at ALL. HUGE difference. Maybe you just got a bad one?

By: Cigar guy

Cigar guy — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:42:42 +0000

The review sounds exactly like my experience, they are just too hit or miss and at the price tag I'll pick something else.

By: Cigar Jack

Cigar Jack — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:17:56 +0000

When I read this I was wondering if we were smoking the same cigar. I've smoked a few of the fantasticos and loved them.

By: George E.

George E. — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:40:46 +0000

Thanks for the comments. The more I have thought about this stick, the more inclined I am to try it again in a different size. As fond as I am of so many of Pepin's sticks, I think I have to smoke at least one more San Cristobal. When I do, I'll let you know how it goes.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:13:11 +0000

The Maestro (perfecto) has been my new favorite since it came out. I've had hit or miss experiences with other sizes, but the Maestro has always been top notch. I expect it to remain in my top five (along with the Ashton VSG Torpedo, Cohiba Siglo VI, Padrón 1964 Maduro Torpedo, and Fuente Añejo) for a long time.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:59:13 +0000

I have also found these to be hit or miss, but don't really consider them to be pricey compared to other premiums out there at 15 plus per stick. Flavor is great but sometimes have found they do not burn consistently and need frequent touch ups. That being said, there are many other Pepin lines that are better at the same price- Tatuaje red labels and Don Pepin JJ or Cuban Classic for example. Also there will be a new lower priced line made by Pepin for Ashton called Benchmade. Maybe those would be a better value.

By: sam

sam — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:51:55 +0000

George,

I tried the torpedo for the first time last weekend and loved it. In fact, I went on and on about it being the best Pepin I've smoked, and I've smoked them all. I went down to the local shop and picked up a few robustos and plan on trying one tonight. I'll let you know how it goes….