Status San Cristóbal de la Habana is a newer brand, created in 1999. Although a brand with this name existed prior to the revolution, the new brand is not related to it. “San Cristóbal de la Habana” was the historic name for the city of Havana.
It is classified by Habanos SA in their Other group of Portfolio brands. It was previously considered a Niche brand.
The original 1999 release cigars were named after forts that protected old Havana in the Spanish Colonial days. Newer cigars are also named after ancient streets in old Havana.
The range comprises light to medium-strength cigars, using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region.
The first release of the Habanos Specialist Exclusive program. Some early batches of these cigars incorrectly wore a La Casa del Habano Exclusive second band and box sticker. Released 2013.
BrownEspecialista en Habanos Exclusivo release of Cuban cigars.
Was a special release in 2004. Introduced in 2006 as a LCDH release but discontinued in 2011 as part of the new policy of releasing LCDH cigars in limited numbers.
BrownLa Casa del Habano Exclusivo release of Cuban cigars.
Standard band A, with Regional Edition band for Portugal.
Packaging:
Numbered varnished slide lid box of 10 cigars (8,000 produced).
Status:
A 2020 release. 2020-01-01Released late-2021.
History:
The name Saudade "has no literal translation in any language and describes a feeling of longing, distance and love, It is one of the words used in poems and Portuguese romantic music."
BrownEdición Regional Portugal release of Cuban cigars.
First Releases
La Punta
Mercaderes
Oficios
