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Kristoff 685 Woodlawn: flavour profile and cigars like it

Kristoff 685 Woodlawn is a handmade cigar made in the Dominican Republic. Its published strength is medium. It has a Colorado maduro Brazilian wrapper grown in Brazil and filler from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. The tasting notes in our sources point to cedar, pepper and fruit.

If you like it, the closest matches in the palate test are Diamond Crown Julius Caeser and Aganorsa Leaf Signature.

Kristoff 685 Woodlawn cigar
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What does Kristoff 685 Woodlawn taste like?

CreamCedarEarthPepperCocoaSweetFruitHerbal
Our flavour map: the eight flavour families named in the tasting notes we cite.
  • cedar and wood
  • pepper and spice
  • fruit and floral

How strong is it, and what's in it?

WrapperBrazilian Habano
BinderBrazilian Sumatra
FillerNicaraguan and Dominican Habano
StrengthMedium as published by kristoff.com
BodyFull-bodied
Made inDominican Republic
Made byKristoff Cigars / Exclusive Cigars; Glen Case; Kristoff/Exclusive Cigars
FactoryCharles Fairmorn factory, Dominican Republic
SizesPerfecto 6.25×60 · Perfecto 6.5×60

Strength here means nicotine, which mostly comes from the filler. Wrapper colour is not a strength guide.

What reviewers say

Scores as published by the magazine or retailer, for the size named. Notes are our summary of the review, not quotes. We don't score cigars ourselves.

About Kristoff 685 Woodlawn

The line. The 685 Woodlawn was a 2013 limited release. Its name references Case's childhood address. cigar-coop.com

The brand. Glen Case founded Kristoff Cigars in 2004. Kristoff/Exclusive Cigars is the manufacturer label. Glen Case is its named founder. kristoff.com

Cigars like Kristoff 685 Woodlawn

  1. Diamond Crown Julius CaeserClosest matchWrapper style not published · MediumAlso made in the Dominican Republic, about the same strength.
  2. Aganorsa Leaf SignatureAlso fitsCorojo wrapper · MediumAbout the same strength.
  3. El Titan de Bronze RedemptionAlso fitsHabano wrapper · MediumAbout the same strength.
  4. Casa Cuevas Limited Edition Flaco (Habano)Also fitsHabano wrapper · MediumAlso made in the Dominican Republic, more earth and leather, less fruit and floral, about the same strength.
  5. Laura Chavin Concours des meilleurs ConnaisseursOne step furtherWrapper style not published · MediumAlso made in the Dominican Republic, more cream and nuts, about the same strength.

Picked by the palate test's own engine, as if you named Kristoff 685 Woodlawn as a favourite: never more than one strength step above it, plain tobacco only, one cigar per brand.

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