Do you ship cigars nationwide in the United States?

Yes. Sun of a Gun Cigars ships premium cigars to all 50 US states using humidity-controlled packaging with Boveda packs included. Orders over $99 ship free. Most orders arrive in 3–7 business days after handling.

How do you ship cigars without them drying out?

Every cigar order from Sun of a Gun Cigars ships with Boveda 69% relative humidity packs and is sealed in moisture-retentive packaging. Cigars arrive at the same humidity they left our walk-in humidor in Yuma, Arizona.

Are your Opus X and Padron cigars authentic?

Yes. Sun of a Gun Cigars is a direct authorized retailer for Arturo Fuente (including Opus X and Lost City), Padron, Drew Estate (including Liga Privada), God of Fire, Ashton, Diamond Crown, My Father, AJ Fernandez, La Flor Dominicana, Oliva, J.C. Newman, and El Septimo. We never sell counterfeit cigars — every product is sourced directly from the manufacturer or authorized distributors.

How do I get notified when rare cigars like Opus X Lost City are back in stock?

On any out-of-stock product page, enter your email in the "Notify Me" box to be alerted when that specific product returns. Allocated releases like Opus X Lost City, Padron Family Reserve, and God of Fire often sell out within hours, so we recommend signing up early.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes. All Sun of a Gun Cigars orders over $99 ship free within the United States. Orders under $99 ship at a flat rate of $8.99 with humidity-safe packaging included.

How old must I be to order cigars?

You must be 21 years or older to purchase any tobacco product from Sun of a Gun Cigars. Age verification is required at checkout and again on delivery (adult signature required for all shipments per federal tobacco shipping regulations).

Can I visit your cigar lounge in Yuma, Arizona?

Yes — Sun of a Gun Cigars operates a walk-in cigar lounge with the largest humidor in Yuma, Arizona at 1651 S Arizona Ave. We are open Sunday–Wednesday 9 AM to 11 PM and Thursday–Saturday 9 AM to 1 AM. Smoke on premises, enjoy fine spirits and craft cocktails, and shop the full humidor in person.

What is your return policy on cigars?

Each return or exchange case is handled individually due to the nature of tobacco products. If a cigar arrives damaged or with construction defects, contact sales@sunofaguncigars.com or call (928) 276-3500 within 7 days of delivery. The customer is responsible for return postage and any applicable restocking fee.

San Cristobal Cigars For Sale | Revelation, Quintessence & More

Q: How strong are San Cristobal cigars?

Elegancia is medium-bodied. Quintessence is medium-to-full. Revelation and Ovation are full-bodied. La Fuerza is the most intense, best for experienced smokers.

Q: What makes San Cristobal different from other Nicaraguan brands?

San Cristobal tobaccos are aged a minimum of 3–5 years before rolling, producing unusual smoothness for full-bodied cigars. The Quesada family's MATASA factory also maintains exceptional construction standards.

katherineesp08
May 25
5 min read

San Cristobal cigars represent the finest expression of Nicaraguan tobacco craftsmanship from one of the most trusted names in the premium cigar world: the Familia Quesada. Produced at the Manufactura de Tabacos S.A. (MATASA) factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and blended with an emphasis on aged Nicaraguan tobaccos, San Cristobal is a brand celebrated for its balance, complexity, and exceptional consistency across its entire lineup. At Sun of a Gun Cigars in Yuma, AZ, we are proud to carry San Cristobal cigars for in-store purchase and nationwide shipping.

The San Cristobal Story: Quesada Family Heritage and Nicaraguan Soul

The San Cristobal brand was created by Manuel "Manolo" Quesada, patriarch of the legendary Quesada family that has been involved in tobacco since the 1880s. Named after the town of San Cristóbal in the Pinar del Río region of Cuba — the same region that historically produced some of the finest tobacco in the world — San Cristobal is a tribute to Cuban heritage produced with Nicaraguan excellence.

The Quesada family's MATASA factory in the Dominican Republic is one of the most respected operations in the cigar industry. San Cristobal is their Nicaraguan-forward expression, featuring tobaccos grown in the Jalapa and Estelí valleys that are aged for a minimum of three to five years before rolling. This extended aging process is the key to San Cristobal's trademark smoothness — a full-bodied cigar with remarkably little harshness, built for the discerning smoker who wants power and elegance simultaneously.

San Cristobal Cigar Lines Available at Sun of a Gun

San Cristobal Revelation

Revelation is the cornerstone of the San Cristobal lineup and one of the finest cigars produced at the MATASA factory. Featuring a dark, oily Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper over a Dominican binder and a proprietary blend of aged Nicaraguan and Dominican long fillers, Revelation delivers a rich and layered smoking experience: notes of dark chocolate, espresso, dried cherry, a subtle sweetness on the finish, and an underlying earthy complexity that develops beautifully through the final third. Revelation is available in several vitolas including the popular robusto, toro, and belicoso. It is a full-bodied cigar that is surprisingly approachable given its strength, owing to the extended aging of its tobaccos.

San Cristobal Quintessence

Quintessence showcases a different dimension of the San Cristobal profile — it features an Ecuadorian natural wrapper over Dominican binder and aged Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers, producing a medium-to-full smoke with more brightness and clarity than the maduro-forward Revelation. The flavor profile emphasizes notes of cedar, roasted nuts, dark honey, and light spice with a long, clean finish. Quintessence is an excellent choice for the aficionado who wants the signature San Cristobal complexity and quality in a more nuanced, less intense expression. It is also an ideal pairing cigar, particularly with Scotch whisky, aged rum, or a cup of well-made coffee.

San Cristobal Elegancia

Elegancia is San Cristobal's most accessible offering — a medium-bodied cigar that serves as both an excellent introduction to the brand and a genuinely satisfying everyday smoke. Featuring an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper over Dominican binder and a lighter blend of aged Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, Elegancia delivers cream, cedar, toasted almonds, and a subtle sweetness that makes it approachable without being bland. Despite its lighter body, Elegancia exhibits the construction quality and complexity that define the San Cristobal brand — a testament to what skilled blending and proper aging can achieve even at lower strength levels.

San Cristobal Ovation

Ovation is a full-bodied powerhouse that represents San Cristobal at its most assertive. Featuring a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over a Dominican binder and a high-priming blend of Nicaraguan long fillers from Jalapa and Estelí, Ovation delivers a cigar with considerable strength alongside genuine complexity. Expect notes of dark earth, leather, espresso, black pepper, and dark fruit, with a finish that lingers long after the last draw. Ovation is reserved for experienced smokers who want a cigar that demands full attention and rewards it with a memorable hour-plus smoking experience. The torpedo and robusto vitolas are particularly well-regarded.

San Cristobal La Fuerza

La Fuerza — "The Strength" in Spanish — is a limited production San Cristobal release built around high-priming Nicaraguan ligero tobaccos. It is the most powerful blend in the San Cristobal portfolio, designed for smokers who seek maximum nicotine alongside top-tier quality. Despite its intensity, La Fuerza maintains the smoothness that is the brand's hallmark — the tobaccos are aged long enough to remove much of the bitterness that typically accompanies high-ligero blends. The box-pressed toro is the standout vitola, offering a compact, satisfying experience that concentrates the flavor without overwhelming the palate early in the smoke.

Why Buy San Cristobal Cigars from Sun of a Gun

Sun of a Gun Cigars is an authorized San Cristobal retailer maintaining proper storage conditions at 65–70% relative humidity in our climate-controlled environment in Yuma, AZ. When you order online, every San Cristobal cigar ships with humidity packs and protective packaging to ensure it arrives ready to smoke. We offer free shipping on orders over $99 and carry multiple San Cristobal lines including Revelation, Quintessence, Elegancia, Ovation, and La Fuerza in multiple vitolas. Whether you're purchasing a box or a sampler, contact us — we're happy to help you build the right order.

Frequently Asked Questions About San Cristobal Cigars

Who makes San Cristobal cigars?

San Cristobal cigars are made by the Quesada family at the MATASA (Manufactura de Tabacos S.A.) factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The brand was created by Manuel "Manolo" Quesada and draws on the family's decades of tobacco expertise combined with premium aged Nicaraguan tobaccos from Jalapa and Estelí.

How strong are San Cristobal cigars?

San Cristobal offers a range of strengths across its lineup. Elegancia is medium-bodied and approachable. Quintessence is medium-to-full. Revelation and Ovation are full-bodied with considerable nicotine. La Fuerza is the most intense offering, best reserved for experienced smokers who enjoy high-strength cigars.

What makes San Cristobal different from other Nicaraguan-forward brands?

San Cristobal's defining characteristic is the extended aging of its tobaccos — a minimum of three to five years before rolling. This extended aging produces a smoothness that is unusual for full-bodied cigars and removes much of the harshness typically associated with high-strength Nicaraguan blends. The Quesada family's construction standards at MATASA are also exceptional — San Cristobal cigars are known for even draws and consistent burns.

Can I buy San Cristobal cigars online?

Yes — Sun of a Gun Cigars ships San Cristobal cigars nationwide from our Yuma, AZ location. We carry multiple lines and vitolas with humidity-controlled packaging for safe transit. Free shipping is available on orders over $99. Browse our online store or contact us for current availability and sampler options.