San Cristobal Principe LGR JUN 17 (SSTRW)

[MountainMilG]

I picked up a 6 pack of these from our hosts last year.  Not PSP, but hand picked.  I've been trying to sample different marcas and vitolas to zero in on things I like, so this weekly review thing has been good for me.  Although that does mean I have to pick up a bunch of different cigars.  Oh darn ?

Good construction, albeit they don't feel as packed as, for example, my Monte 4 PSP solid sheen monsters.  Light.  Little crinkly, although kept at the usual 63-65 RH and 68 degrees or so.  Typical V cut for me, good light and draw.  I understand why people say pancakes.  That's not the taste I get per se, but it's the overall impression.  Light, fluffy.  Tad bit of sweetness.  Kind of like pancakes.  No syrup, but that type of smoke. 

I like these.  I've had a couple of my quarter box since they arrived, and I may look for some San Cristobals to add to the stash.  This wouldn't be a normal (I don't smoke everyday) rotation smoke for me, but I like the change of pace.  Not harsh or strong or peppery, but light and low key.  Overall a good cigar, and definitely smokable again.

 

[slowsmoke]

I have a box of of this exact code, and they are smoking great.  I get a dark, molasses flavor, but still overall medium body, very easy pleasant smoke.  Definitely box worthy.