San Cristobal Cigars
San Cristobal cigars feature light to medium-bodied profiles with premium long-filler tobacco from Cuba's Vuelta Abajo region. The brand, established by Habanos in 1999, references Havana's original 16th-century name San Cristobal de la Habana, emphasizing historical ties to Cuban cigar craftsmanship.
Production and Design
All San Cristobal cigars are handmade with unique vitola sizes. The line includes formats like the compact El Principe (4.3" x 42) and larger La Fuerza (5.4" x 54), packaged in lacquered boxes with colonial-era artwork.
Flavor Characteristics
Primary tasting notes include:
- Baked earth and cedar wood
- Dark chocolate undertones
- Black pepper spice
- Floral sweetness in shorter vitolas
The El Principe delivers a 30-minute smoking experience with accentuated floral aromas, while larger formats like La Punta (5.9" x 49) develop deeper cocoa and leather complexity over 90 minutes.
