Packed in signature glass tubes since 1902, La Habanera Tubos Cristales stands as the Dominican Republic's first handmade cigar brand. This lonsdale-sized smoke (6¾"×42) features Connecticut-seed wrappers aged to caramel hue, blending sun-grown and shade-grown tobaccos from mineral-rich Dominican valleys. At $92.70/box of 20, it's positioned as an accessible premium cigar that pairs beautifully with tropical cocktails.
First Third: Opens with toasted cedar and almond notes, complemented by faint vanilla sweetness. The draw feels effortless with cool, wispy smoke that leaves minimal throat tingle.
Middle Third: Transition reveals damp earth and leather undertones. Background spices intensify into white pepper, though never overwhelming the creamy base texture.
Final Third: Develops burnt caramel bitterness requiring occasional purges. Strength peaks at medium intensity, with accumulated tar becoming noticeable in last inch.
The slightly toothy wrapper shows visible oils after 60+ days humidor storage. Triple-seam cap requires sharp cutter for clean punch. Burn line stays even without rotation, though ash fractures every ¾". Tube packaging maintains perfect 65% RH even during travel.
Handrolled in Canary Islands using Dominican-grown Cuban-seed tobacco, these cigars represent Spanish colonial tobacco traditions. Unlike Cuban puros, the blend combines Nicaraguan filler with Dominican binder for approachable complexity - making them frequent choices at Caribbean resorts and cruise ship lounges.
