San Cristobal de la Habana El Principe Review
- Brand Name: San Cristobal de La Habana El Principe Cigar
- Length: 110mm
- Ring: 42
- Score: 4/5
Product Introduction
The San Cristobal de La Habana El Principe Cigar is the smallest smoke released by San Cristobal de La Habana Cigars. It features a Petit Corona vitola, measuring 110mm by a 42 - ring gauge. It is hand - made, originating from Cuba, with a box code of URG MAY 10 and added to the brand in 1999.
Appearance
The cigar has a colorado claro wrapper with a light oily sheen and a silky - smooth touch. The seams are invisible, and there are no major veins. The triple cap is well - applied. It has faint hints of tobacco, earth, and barnyard scents.
Construction
The cigar is firm along its length and the foot is well - packed, but there is an obvious fold in the tobacco at the foot. It had two major burn issues during the smoke, and the burn cone was off - center after one ashing. However, the draw was perfect and consistent.
Flavor
- One third: After lighting, it has a rich taste of cream and honey, with a smooth smoke and a light finish.
- Two thirds: A vanilla/nutty flavor joins, and cream, honey, and vanilla/nuts flavors are present in different amounts in each puff. The flavors mute for a few puffs then return to richness.
- Three thirds: The vanilla/nuts fades and is replaced by an earthy taste, honey comes and goes. Harshness appears near the end.
Value
Costing just over $4 each and lasting about 80 minutes, it offers a good balance of price, smoke time, and flavor.
Overall, the San Cristobal El Principe is a great short - smoke option that can compete with well - known cigars. It's worth having on hand.