Kristoff Sumatra Matador Cigar – Single

The Kristoff Sumatra Matador Cigar features a chestnut-brown Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper grown in Ecuador's volcanic soil. This 6½"x56 Toro utilizes a Brazilian binder and a filler blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos aged for optimal combustion. Constructed at Charles Fairmorn factory in the Dominican Republic, its 56-ring gauge allows gradual heat distribution through densely packed leaves.

Flavor Development & Construction

• First Third: Cedar and toasted almond notes with black pepper spice
• Middle Third: Caramel sweetness layered with cocoa powder and nutmeg
• Final Third: Roasted coffee bean intensity complemented by dried fig undertones

The Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper's visible oil content contributes to a steady burn rate, while the Dominican binder maintains structural integrity. Nicaraguan fillers from Estelí and Dominican Piloto Cubano leaves create balanced transitions between spice and earthiness.

Smoking Characteristics

Testers report 85-100 minute smoking duration due to the Matador's wide ring gauge and compact roll. The open draw requires minimal relights, with ash holding firm for 1.5-2 inch segments. A white pepper retrohale emerges during the final third alongside the dominant espresso flavor profile.