San Cristobal is a relatively new brand offering something different for fans of Cuba’s fine cigar craft. Comprised of light to medium-bodied cigars, these handmade sticks are filled with premium long-filler tobacco and the expert precision that makes Cuban cigars so renowned.
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History of San Cristobal Cigars
San Cristobal is an intriguing Cuban cigar brand. Unlike many famous Cuban cigars that have a history going back over 100 years, San Cristobal was only founded by Habanos in 1999.
The brand’s full name – San Cristobal de la Habana – is the original 16th-century name of Cuba’s capital, Havana. San Cristobal cigars have been designed to honour the rich history of cigar production in the city, with a particular focus on expert craftsmanship.
Made using tobacco from Cuba’s famous Vuelta Abajo region, San Cristobal cigars are long-filler, totally handmade with unique sizes and intriguing vitolas designed to appeal to true Cuban connoisseurs.
San Cristobal Cigar Tasting Profile
San Cristobal cigars are generally considered medium-bodied and are renowned for their rich flavours and subtle, elegant aromas. Expect plenty of complex sweet and floral notes, including chocolates, alongside hints of Earth, wood and spice commonly associated with premium Cubans.
Experienced cigar smokers may enjoy the complexity of San Cristobal alongside a morning coffee or as a brief pre-dinner smoke. If you’re not sure where to start, the El Principe is a short cigar that highlights the floral notes associated with San Cristobal, making it an excellent daytime smoke.
