Ashton, San Cristobal and Don Pepín García — three names that have each shifted the industry, all behind one blend. Quintessence is the fullest cigar in the San Cristobal range.
An Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over Nicaraguan leaf, opening with Pepín's trademark pepper before settling into something creamier and sweeter. Five sizes, from a robusto to a six by sixty Majestic.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan long-filler
Strength: Medium to full
Sizes: Churchill (7.0" x 49), Robusto (5.5" x 50), Epicure (6.0" x 52), Belicoso (6.5" x 54), Majestic (6.0" x 60)
A consistently high-rated cigar that does not get talked about enough.