San Cristobal de La Habana remains an off-theradar brand that is sold mostly to devoted followers who buy their cigars in La Casa del Habano cigar stores. San Cristobal was first introduced in 1999 in hopes of attracting smokers who found mainstream Cuban smokes too strong. The cigars have always impressed us with their lovely aromatic qualities of dried flowers and delicate tobacco.

The La Fuerza is essentially a slightly elongated robusto, called gordito, or fatty, in the factory. The cigar delivers plenty of rich earth and coffee flavors that evolve to leather and mahogany undertones. The cigar is certainly rightly named at the moment. “Fuerza” means strength in Spanish, and this year’s batch of San Cristobal La Fuerza seems the richest yet.

Reference SAN CRISTOBAL DE LA HABANA

Data sheet

Length : 141 mm

Ring Gauge : 50

Diameter : 19.84 mm

Strength : Light - Medium

Box of : 25

Perfect choice for a short coffee break, well constructed cigar with light smoke but with strong aromas of wood and cacao.

Reference SAN CRISTOBAL DE LA HABANA

Data sheet

Length : 110 mm

Ring Gauge : 42

Diameter : 16.67 mm

Strength : Light - Medium

Box of : 25

San Cristobal de la Habana La Punta: before lighting the cigar up, cedar wood and mild coffee flavors can be perceived. Opening gives off herbal notes.

The first third delivers a mix of nuts and coffee, all this paired by a spiciness in the background. Strength is slightly below medium (2,5/5).

In the second third, the smoke becomes more intense: rich nutty notes are now present, specifically walnut. Spices are still present in the background of every puff. This component makes the background slightly mineral and the smoke turns out to be dry. Strength increases to a medium level (3/5).

In the final third, no major changes take place, both in the profile and in strength. Intensity, however, is good, in particular when compared with the first part. In the last inch, a mild herbal hint is added.

Overall, a cigarthat is better enjoyed during the morning. San Cristobal de la Habana La Punta features a limited, yet well mixed and harmonious aromatic palette. Even though better cigars can be found in this size and shape.

Reference SAN CRISTOBAL DE LA HABANA

Data sheet

Length : 140 mm

Ring Gauge : 52

Diameter : 20.64 mm

Strength : Light - Medium

Box of : 25