Kristoff Veinte 20th Anniversary Toro
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SIZE: 54 x 159mm (6 ¼”)
PRICE: $ 14 | € 12
TIME: 1h20min
COUNTRY: Dominican Rep.
WRAPPER: Brazil
BINDER: Indonesia
FILLER: Nicaragua, USA
The Kristoff brand was founded by Glen Case back in 2004 while he was still a banker. The Veinte, meaning “twenty” in Spanish, celebrates this milestone. It delivers a robust, full-bodied smoke with a rich, dark, and harmonious flavor profile, that is perfectly in line with the presentation.
It starts with roasted coffee notes, followed by leather and a subtle sweet creaminess. Earthy notes, nuts, and cocoa are introduced in the second third. The smoke becomes fuller and spicier in the final third, with the addition of black pepper.
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