San Cristobal began in 2007 as Ashton's first Nicaraguan cigar, made for Ashton Distributors by Don Pepín García, and Revelation joined it at the IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas in July 2013. halfwheel reported then that it is made by Don Pepín García at My Father Cigars S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua. The wrapper is an Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed leaf, which Cigar Aficionado says comes from the middle of the plant, over a Nicaraguan binder and filler. halfwheel's launch report listed notes of earth, leather and nuts.
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About San Cristobal Revelation
Every size comes in boxes of 24. The 7 x 50 box-pressed Triumph was added at the 2014 trade show as the line's sixth size. In 2016 Ashton's Sathya Levin called Revelation the medium-bodied San Cristobal, and Cigar Aficionado's ratings list it medium to medium-full. Outside the United States the same cigar is sold as Paradiso, per Cigar Journal.
San Cristobal Revelation sizes
| Cigar | Dimensions | How we sell it | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legend | 6¼ x 52 | Single, 5-pack or box of 24 | No. 18 in Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 for 2014, 92 points |
| Triumph | 7 x 50, box-pressed | Single, 5-pack or box of 24 | 93 points, Cigar Aficionado, June 2024 and August 2025 |
| Prophet | 5 x 54 | Single, 5-pack or box of 24 | No. 18 in Cigar Journal's Top 25 for 2015 |
| Odyssey | 5¾ x 60 | Single, 5-pack or box of 24 |
Ratings and awards
- Legend: No. 18 in Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 for 2014 at 92 points, with cocoa and a vanilla-bean finish in the magazine's note.
- Triumph: 92 in February 2015, then 93 in June 2024 and again in August 2025; Cigar Aficionado noted gingerbread spice in 2025.
- Prophet: No. 18 in Cigar Journal's Top 25 for 2015, sold there as Paradiso.
San Cristobal Revelation prices
Prices and availability update automatically from our inventory.
| Cigar | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| San Cristobal Revelation Legend | Single $11.99 5-Pack $52.99 Box of 24 $235.99 |
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| San Cristobal Revelation Triumph | Single $12.99 5-Pack $56.99 Box of 24 $251.99 |
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| San Cristobal Revelation Prophet | Single $11.99 5-Pack $52.99 Box of 24 $235.99 |
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| San Cristobal Revelation Odyssey | Single $12.99 5-Pack $56.99 Box of 24 $251.99 |
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What to pour with Revelation
We found no drink pairing from Ashton for Revelation, so this is our house suggestion from the bar: a 90-proof wheated bourbon or an aged rum. More in the cigar and whiskey pairing guide.
Common questions
Who makes San Cristobal Revelation? Don Pepín García, at My Father Cigars S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua, for Ashton Distributors.
How strong is Revelation? Ashton's Sathya Levin called it medium-bodied; Cigar Aficionado's ratings list it medium to medium-full.
What is the difference between Revelation and Quintessence? The wrapper and the strength. Revelation uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed wrapper; Quintessence uses a fifth-priming Ecuador Habano, and Levin placed it between the medium-bodied Revelation and the full-bodied original San Cristobal.
How much is San Cristobal Revelation? Current prices for every size are in the price table above.
Can I buy a single? Yes. Every size is sold as a single, a 5-pack or a box of 24. $9.99 flat shipping, free on orders of $125 or more.
See every line on our San Cristobal cigars page, or read our San Cristobal buying guide.
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