The "San Cristóbal de La Habana" brand was introduced in 1999 to commemorate the city's rich history. Today, the basic range comprises three shapes, each named after one of Havana's fortresses, which were built between the 16th and 18th centuries. All formats are made from filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo tobacco-growing region.
San Cristóbal de La Habana was the original name of Havana, the capital of Cuba, when it was built in 1519; San Cristóbal (St. Christopher) in honour of the saint on the day the city was founded and La Habana after an Indian expression for "place".
On the eve of the new millennium, the "San Cristóbal de La Habana" brand was introduced in 1999 to commemorate the city's rich history.
The basic range now comprises three moulds, each named after one of Havana's fortresses built between the 16th and 18th centuries.
They were used by the Spanish colonial authorities to defend the city against possible attacks.
La Fuerza, La Punta and El Principe are the names of the strongholds and cigars.
All formats consist of filler and binder leaves from the tobacco growing region of Vuelta Abajo and are tripa larga - completely handmade longfillers.
Light to medium-bodied taste
