Surely one of the most peculiar titles for a premium cigar in recent times, what could possibly be the motive behind the Kristoff Guardrail? Well, as it turns out, Glen Case, owner of Kristoff Cigars, had a near-death experience while riding his motorcycle in the early 2020s. Losing traction around a dangerous corner in Oklahoma, Case careened into a guardrail that (thankfully) surrounded the curve. Case spent a week in the hospital followed by months of physical therapy and time in a wheelchair.

Thankfully for cigar enthusiasts, Case is a positive, determined individual; instead of dwelling on the accident, he turned it into a positive, theming the Kristoff Guardrail cigar around the near-life-altering event. Now, before you go off assuming this cigar is all about the narrative, think again! The Kristoff Guardrail cigar is a unique specimen, boasting tobaccos from the rarely used country of Zimbabwe. Used within the filler, this leaf is joined by Dominican tobacco in both the binder and filler. Finally, the recipe is topped off with a dark cover leaf from Brazil.

What does the Kristoff Guardrail cigar taste like?

The Kristoff Guardrail cigar is a fun, unique smoking experience. For starters, the cigar is carefully crafted at the boutique-style Tabacalera von Eicken factory in the DR, featuring an attractive pigtail cap and covered foot. The latter allows for an extra taste of the cigar's wrapper during the toasting/lighting process. When lit, the Kristoff Guardrail cigar is medium in body, showing an engaging profile of earth, mineral, white pepper, and smooth chocolate.