Handmade Cigar | Jas Sum Kral Cigars

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“When I started offering Riste a cigar band design for JSK, I have no idea how good are his cigars. Now even after 3 blends with 3 different cigar bands, it has been nothing but pleasurable smoke. 3 different cigars with 3 different flavor profile. I used to only smoke Cuban cigars, now any of the JSK is my safe smoke. If I don’t know what to smoke, I will smoke the JSKs and I know that they won’t disappoint me.”

Nuzli Hakiim nuzlihakiim.com

Today over America, is being born the new son of liberty. Do not cry dear mother America, Raise your head proudly high, Old, young, men and women, smoke JSK “Koy L Matta”

Koy L Matta the_dalai_lama_himself

Only mofo I know in the industry to throw one hell of an event! Ristefari2017 was off the chain. Boutique as f*ck. Saka ain’t got sh*t on JSK bro.

Tim Suetkamp

Riste hits the nail on the head…excellent blends, great quality and outstanding service. There is always room in my humidor for JSK! Catch the virus!

David Michael Kern

Every once in a while among-st an ocean of fishermen competing for the same fish, something spectacular comes from the depths. JSK is that amazing catch, it’s consistently amazing flavors and construction make me come back for more every chance I get. My favorite Maduro anywhere, keep up the great work!

Steven Haverty

“F*cking more gooder than what you’ve been smoking”

Reid Ashley

BINDER: Mexican San Andres and Jalalpa Seco

Red Knight

WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Habano Light Clario

Ultra creamy, medium body with a mouthfeel that sits beautifully between silk and velvet with a strength that is no more than medium with its soothing buzz factor. While there is tons of flavor (buttery toffee, vanilla, baking spices, oak, pepper), that flavor is even and balanced (and occasionally even understated and nuanced) rather than a flavor bomb. The best part? This blend is equally delicious across each of four total formats.

FILLER: Undisclosed

BODY: Medium | STRENGTH: Medium | FLAVOR: Medium

PAIR WITH: café au lait, ginger beer, Blanton’s or Basil Hayden bourbon, Glenmorangie Original 10 Yr or Lismore 12 scotch, and Unibroue La Fin Du Monde Tripel

Available in: 6x52 Toro, 5x50 Robusto, 6.25x42 Lonsdale, 7x38 Lancero

BINDER: Undisclosed

Zlatno Sonce

WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Connecticut

Thick creamy peppery smoke to start. Smoke smooths out after a solid inch of pearly white ash. Ash has is bit flaky but solid. Medium char line. Mild citrus component entering. Spicy floral aroma. Perfect burn cone. Aroma shifts to a nut. Sweetness develops. A touch of spice joins the profile just before the band. Spice evolves to more of a cinnamon. Strength is medium to full half way. Had to put it down for a bit to drink some water as the nicups started. Citrus moves back in near the end of the second third. Spice and sweetness carry through the end with a long nut finish on the palate. Off the chart full strength at the end! Total Smoking time was 1 hour and 15 minutes. Overall, the Jas Sum Kral Zlatno Sonce is a magnificent cigar that offered a complex flavor profile delivered through creamy and full strength smoke. This is certainly a cigar that an experienced palate will enjoy, but if you are a newbie, you want to tread lightly smoking it as this blonde will kick your ass. Known for full body cigars, Riste hits it out of the park with this blonde, proving blondes can be more fun, when talking cigars.

FILLER: Undisclosed

BODY: Medium | STRENGTH: Medium | FLAVOR: TONS

IN A WORD: Savage

Available in: 6x52 Toro, 5x50 Robusto

BINDER: Mexican Candy

Crna Nok

WRAPPER: Broadleaf Choculada

Cocoa aroma wafts right off the light – that’s a great way to start the journey. Peppery salted butter notes are easily delivered through the full body of smoke. Fruit joins the mix early in the burn. Tight, light grey, ash sits atop a thin char line. Smoke is delicately smooth and easy on the palate. Ash falls after an inch and half. Flat well centered burn cone. Sweet oak and butter enter. Coffee and vanilla notes develop. Aroma shifts to more of a spicy cocoa. The burn is well-behaved. Sweetness increases in second third. Buttery cocoa enters near the band. Spice and some dry fruit notes enter in the final third. Medium Strength. Total Smoking Time was 1 hour and 40 minutes. Overall, the Jas Sum Kral Crna Nok, was a deliciously complex yet well-balanced cigar that delivered smooth and flavorful notes through a creamy smoke and error free burn. I paired the second one with a dram of Zacapa 23 rum which brought out the fruit and sweetness in the cigar. The big Macedonian has stuck another hit with this blend.

FILLER: Undisclosed

BODY: Medium | STRENGTH: Full| FLAVOR: TONS

IN A WORD: Depth

Available in: 6x52 Toro, 5x50 Robusto

BINDER: Mexican San Andres and Jalalpa Seco

Kralot

WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Habano Light Clario

Though advertised as full, I got a medium, ultra creamy body with a mouthfeel that sits beautifully somewhere between silk and velvet with a strength that was no more than medium, with a soothing buzz factor. And while there is tons of flavor, that flavor is even and balanced (and occasionally even understated) rather than a flavor bomb. As for construction, the cigar has a pigtail cap and closed foot combo and is very veiny yet smooth to the touch. Once opened up a bit from the initial pinch, the draw was very smooth with an impressively clean finish. Any remaining flavor rests welcomingly and purely on the palate with no bitter or acidic aftertaste. Profile is extremely nuanced in that multiple flavors seem to blend seamlessly into one unified smoking experience. Creamy, buttery toffee. Vanilla. Baking spices. Oak. Pepper. It becomes literally mouthwatering once well into the first third. Burn was consistent throughout with no need for a relight. Yes to this smoke in general. All the way yes. The best part? This blend is equally delicious across each of four total formats.

FILLER: Undisclosed

BODY: Medium | STRENGTH: Medium | FLAVOR: Medium

PAIR WITH: café au lait, ginger beer, Blanton’s or Basil Hayden bourbon, Glenmorangie Original 10 Yr or Lismore 12 scotch, and Unibroue La Fin Du Monde Tripel

Available in: 7x50 Robusto Extra

BINDER: Nicaraguan

Tyrannical Buc

WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Connecticut

Buttery toast dominates both the aroma and core essence of the blend, an essence which is surrounded by moderate wood and titillating spice before becoming more clean and subdued. The draw is smooth and even. This satisfyingly straightforward blend is perfect for versatile pairing - with regard to consumption as well as activity. It picks up on the most prominent flavors in your beverage while smoking, without tainting the profile of the drink itself, and works just as well for a moment of reflective pleasure as a companion during life’s daily tasks. Perhaps the most notable aspects of this already super solid blend are the extra crispy burn line, impressive burn retention, and dime-stacking flawlessness of the ash.

Connecticut

FILLER: Pennsylannian and Nicaraguan

BODY: Medium+ | STRENGTH: Medium-Full | FLAVOR: Medium+

PAIR WITH: Nearly anything | IN A WORD: Versatile

Available in: Magnum 48 4x48, Generosos 5.5x40, Golem Buc 5.5x60, Dobles 6.5x5

BINDER: Nicaraguan

Tyrannical Buc

WRAPPER: Connecticut Broadleaf and Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrappers, Barber Pole

The depth of dark chocolate from the Broadleaf wrapper combined with the Nutty sweet Connecticut shade wrapper in one cigar is a cigar lover's dream, full of rich flavors and an underlining of heat and power in the Pennsylvania broadleaf ligero fillers.. A 6x50 format brings out the best of both worlds in one cigar.

Barber Pole

FILLER: Nicaraguan/USA

BODY: Full | STRENGTH: Full | FLAVOR: Full

PAIR WITH: Nearly anything | IN A WORD: Versatile

Available in: Magnum 48 4x48, Generosos 5.5x40, Golem Buc 5.5x60, Dobles 6.5x5

BINDER: Nicaraguan

Tyrannical Buc

WRAPPER: Broadleaf Maduro

Okay so this one here was the second of two Tyrannical Buc blends that threw me for a loop. As I reviewed the notes of the “review” I wrote while smoking it, what I read was more of a stream-of-consciousness outpour of words triggered by my experience than an actual write-up of any kind. I think that says a lot about the blend. I was constantly trying to put my finger on things, rather than expressing what I’m used to. What I found was that this maduro was deeply rich, heavily nuanced and seemingly robust yet simultaneously so much softer and more refined than any of these things suggest. The body doesn’t exceed medium, nor does the strength, but something about the particularity and depth of flavor makes you wonder how it isn’t stronger. This was a true exploration of the power of a (wrapper) leaf, and demonstrated well the beauty of the core blend, in that it created two such distinct yet equally rewarding blends. Same tight burn and ash, same creamy core, same element of surprise. But this Maduro brings in new flavors and depth while the Connecticut offers more versatility and heft.

Maduro

FILLER: Pennsylannian and Nicaraguan

BODY: Medium+ | STRENGTH: Medium-Full | FLAVOR: Medium+

PAIR WITH: Nearly anything | IN A WORD: Versatile

Available in: Magnum 48 4x48, Generosos 5.5x40, Golem Buc 5.5x60, Dobles 6.5x5

BINDER: Indonesian

Nuggs 20 MG

WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Habano

An abundance of warm, inviting flavors produce light, uplifting effects before an expected ease sinks in. Expect a smooth body with thin, but voluminous smoke production, an uplifting-then-calming effect, and a palate with notes of flora, wood, and tons of vanilla-y, caramel-y, toffee-y goodness. Expert construction yields consistently solid burn and ash. An obvious nod to the CBD flower in name, the Nuggs is also short in both stature and smoke time (40-50 minutes for this 4.5x48 vitola).

FILLER: Nicaraguan

BODY: Mild-medium | STRENGTH: Medium | FLAVOR: Medium-full

PAIR WITH: Literally anything creamy (cream soda, coffee and cream, vanilla milkshake, white russian) | IN A WORD: Relaxing

Available in: 4.5x48 Petit Robusto

BINDER: Indonesian

Nuggs 100 MG

WRAPPER: Broadleaf

An abundance of warm, inviting flavors produce light, uplifting effects before an expected ease sinks in. Expect a smooth body with thin, but voluminous smoke production, an uplifting-then-calming effect, and a palate with notes of flora, wood, and tons of vanilla-y, caramel-y, toffee-y goodness. Expert construction yields consistently solid burn and ash. An obvious nod to the CBD flower in name, the Nuggs is also short in both stature and smoke time (40-50 minutes for this 4.5x48 vitola).

FILLER: Nicaraguan

BODY: Mild-medium | STRENGTH: Medium | FLAVOR: Medium-full

PAIR WITH: Literally anything creamy (cream soda, coffee and cream, vanilla milkshake, white russian) | IN A WORD: Relaxing

Available in: 4.5x48 Petit Robusto

BINDER: Indonesian

Nuggs Non-CBD

WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Habano

An abundance of warm, inviting flavors produce light, uplifting effects before an expected ease sinks in. Expect a smooth body with thin, but voluminous smoke production, an uplifting-then-calming effect, and a palate with notes of flora, wood, and tons of vanilla-y, caramel-y, toffee-y goodness. Expert construction yields consistently solid burn and ash. An obvious nod to the CBD flower in name, the Nuggs is also short in both stature and smoke time (40-50 minutes for this 4.5x48 vitola).

FILLER: Nicaraguan

BODY: Mild-medium | STRENGTH: Medium | FLAVOR: Medium-full

PAIR WITH: Literally anything creamy (cream soda, coffee and cream, vanilla milkshake, white russian) | IN A WORD: Relaxing

Habano

Available in: 4.5x48 Petit Robusto

BINDER: Indonesian

Nuggs Non-CBD

WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Habano

An abundance of warm, inviting flavors produce light, uplifting effects before an expected ease sinks in. Expect a smooth body with thin, but voluminous smoke production, an uplifting-then-calming effect, and a palate with notes of flora, wood, and tons of vanilla-y, caramel-y, toffee-y goodness. Expert construction yields consistently solid burn and ash. An obvious nod to the CBD flower in name, the Nuggs is also short in both stature and smoke time (40-50 minutes for this 4.5x48 vitola).

FILLER: Nicaraguan

BODY: Mild-medium | STRENGTH: Medium | FLAVOR: Medium-full

PAIR WITH: Literally anything creamy (cream soda, coffee and cream, vanilla milkshake, white russian) | IN A WORD: Relaxing

Maduro

Available in: 4.5x48 Petit Robusto

BINDER: Indonesian

Toothpick 2.0

WRAPPER: Mexican San Andres Maduro

Toothpicks 2.0 is a Cuban sandwich hybrid. This intoxicating stick is fashioned with a short mix fill and one long filler leaf, the ligero . The delightful composition guarantees that with each and every puff of a Toothpicks 2.0, you will feel as though you are smoking a premium cigar. Take it from the testimonies of its fans. “There’s no way this is a $6 cigar! It smokes and tastes like it’s $10+!” You can be certain to hear this unwavering compliment every time you light up this sensational stick.

FILLER: Nicaraguan

Available in: 5x5 Robusto

Maduro

BINDER: Indonesian

Toothpick 2.0

WRAPPER: Habano, Mexican San Andres Maduro, Barber Pole

FILLER: Nicaraguan

Available in: 5x5 Robusto

Barber pole

Toothpicks 2.0 is a Cuban sandwich hybrid. This intoxicating stick is fashioned with a short mix fill and one long filler leaf, the ligero . The delightful composition guarantees that with each and every puff of a Toothpicks 2.0, you will feel as though you are smoking a premium cigar. Take it from the testimonies of its fans. “There’s no way this is a $6 cigar! It smokes and tastes like it’s $10+!” You can be certain to hear this unwavering compliment every time you light up this sensational stick.

BINDER: Indonesian

Toothpick 2.0

WRAPPER: Habano

FILLER: Nicaraguan

Habano

Toothpicks 2.0 is a Cuban sandwich hybrid. This intoxicating stick is fashioned with a short mix fill and one long filler leaf, the ligero . The delightful composition guarantees that with each and every puff of a Toothpicks 2.0, you will feel as though you are smoking a premium cigar. Take it from the testimonies of its fans. “There’s no way this is a $6 cigar! It smokes and tastes like it’s $10+!” You can be certain to hear this unwavering compliment every time you light up this sensational stick.

Available in: 5x5 Robusto

BINDER: Nicaraguan Somoto/Ometepe

F**k The FDA

WRAPPER: Mexican San Andres

FILLER: Nicaraguan

Full Bodied Smooth subtle "F**k the FDA"

Available in: 6x52 Toro

BODY: Medium | STRENGTH: Medium | FLAVOR: Medium

PAIR WITH: café au lait, ginger beer, Blanton’s or Basil Hayden bourbon, Glenmorangie Original 10 Yr or Lismore 12 scotch, and Unibroue La Fin Du Monde Tripel

BINDER: Nicaraguan Somoto/Ometepe

F**k The FDA

WRAPPER: Mexican San Andres

FILLER: Nicaraguan

Jas Sum Kral Cutters

Jas Sum Kral cutters are from Xikar. Sturdy, sharp and reliable. Graphics were designed by Nuzli Hakiim and are laser in the cutter.

Reviews

Cigar Guide – Red Knight Toro

I knew Riste, the man behind Jas Sum Kral, from Facebook and when he released his first batch of the Jas Sum Kral Red Knight, just in a toro size back then, he send a few to Hans van de Witteboer, the owner of Piet van Kuyk Cigars in Eindhoven with the instruction to give

on 20 June 2017, in Reviews

Jas Sum Kral Lancero 7×38

Review By : The Bare Hand date December 16 2016 Origin : Nicaragua Format : Lancero Size : 7 x 38 Wrapper : Ecuadorian Habano Light Claro Filler : Undisclosed Binder : Half Mexican San Andres/Half Jalapa Seco Leaf Hand-Made (factory: New Order of the Ages (NOA)) Body : Medium to Medium-Full Price : $9.50 each Riste is a hard-working guy who is very

on 15 May 2018, in Reviews

Jas Sum Kral Red Knight Toro Italy Review

FINAL THOUGHTS Riste Risteski is a special force that try to destabilize the boutique brand market and destroy the widespread concept of how it should be made a good cigar, his weapon is the Jas Sum Kral Red Knight. Beatifull and excellent construction are the first things you notice on this cigar but when you light

on 15 May 2018, in Reviews

QUICK CIGAR REVIEW: JAS SUM KRAL | ZLATNO SONCE TORO

This was an excellent cigar. It was a Connecticut, which I usually don’t gravitate towards, but as I said before, this is not your typical Connecticut. There is TONS of flavor and many transitions to keep your attention

on 15 May 2018, in Reviews

The Jas Sum Kral

“Countless across the globe have fallen privy to the #JSKVirus – an infectious love for Jas Sum Kral’s damn good boutique beauties of cigars, each one inducing the desire to have another. Every kind of smoke you could possibly want can be found in JSK’s line-up: the unobtrusive, everyday smoke; the smooth, calming smoke; and even the deeply indulgent, celebratory smoke. If you only ever got to smoke this brand, you would want for little to nothing else. It’s got the vitolas you want. The flavor profiles you crave in mild, medium and full formats. And the totally approachable price points at every level don’t hurt either.

What’s more, the brand owner/visionary/vanguard that is Riste Ristevski is a prototypical brand leader. Passionate, yet chill. Brilliant, however understated. Innovative, but calculated. Brutally honest, yet inoffensive (nods to the FDA notwithstanding). A true mark of leadership in an industry that can become easily distracted with shady marketing tactics, short-sighted investment, and unfair branding practices. “

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Jas Sum Kral Cutters

Reviews

Cigar Guide – Red Knight Toro

Jas Sum Kral Lancero 7×38

Jas Sum Kral Red Knight Toro Italy Review

QUICK CIGAR REVIEW: JAS SUM KRAL | ZLATNO SONCE TORO

The Jas Sum Kral

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