San Cristóbal de la Habana
Brand Notes
StatusSan 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.
Standard Band A
1999 on -- Current
Embossed
Standard Production Packaging
First Releases
B25 - 1999
La Punta
B25 - 1999
Mercaderes
vBN - 2006
Oficios
vBN25 - 2006
Current Production Cigars
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress box of 25 cigars.
Status:
A 1999 release. Current.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress box of 25 cigars.
Status:
A 1999 release. Current.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Ceramic jar of 25 cigars (2,000 produced).
Status:
A 2012 release. Current.
History:
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.
Petite Pirámides - a new special release size.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with gold Habanos Specialist Exclusive band.
Packaging:
Varnished semi boîte nature box of 10 cigars.
Status:
A 2018 release. Current.
History:
Released late-2019. The varnished semi boîte nature boxes have unusual concave sides.
Discontinued Production Cigars
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress box of 25 cigars.
Status:
A 1999 release. Discontinued 2013.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A with a "La Casa del Habano" band.
Packaging:
Varnished boîte nature box of 25 cigars.
Status:
A 2006 release. Discontinued 2011.
History:
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.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with a "La Casa del Habano" band.
Packaging:
Varnished boîte nature box of 25 cigars.
Status:
A 2006 release. Discontinued 2011.
History:
Introduced in 2006 as a LCDH release but discontinued in 2011 as part of the new policy of releasing LCDH cigars in limited numbers.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with a "La Casa del Habano" band.
Packaging:
Varnished boîte nature box of 25 cigars.
Status:
A 2006 release. Discontinued 2011.
History:
Introduced in 2006 as a LCDH release but discontinued in 2011 as part of the new policy of releasing LCDH cigars in limited numbers.
Special Releases
El Morro - a standard production size
Mercaderes - a new special release size
Muralla - a new special release size
Oficios - a new special release size
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Special "5 Aniversario" band.
Packaging:
Humidor of 100 cigars (500 produced).
Status:
A 2004 release.
History:
Released to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of the brand.
O´Reilly - a new special release size
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Numbered book-shaped boîte nature box of 20 cigars (1,000 produced).
Status:
A 2009 release.
History:
The ninth release of the Habanos Collection Series.
Dobles - a new special release size.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with Regional Edition band for Cuba.
Packaging:
Numbered varnished semi boîte nature box of 10 cigars (10,000 produced).
Status:
A 2017 release. Released late-2019.
Capuleto - a new special release size.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with La Casa del Habano second band.
Packaging:
Humidor of 20 cigars.
Status:
A 2019 release. Released late 2020.
History:
Exclusively available in La Casa del Habano stores.
Roque - a new special release size.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Special 500 Aniversario band.
Packaging:
Numbered humidor of 100 cigars (500 produced).
Status:
A 2019 release. Not yet available.
History:
Commemorates the 500th anniversary of the founding of the city of Havana.
Montesco - a new special release size.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with Regional Edition band for Malaysia (Malasia).
Packaging:
Numbered semi boîte nature box of 10 cigars (8,888 produced).
Status:
A 2020 release.
History:
Comes in an elaborately decorated outer cardboard carton.
Edmundo - a new special release size.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
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. Released 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."