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San Cristobal de la Habana Oficios
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Cigar Inspector
Origin : Cuba
Format : Corona (Oficios)
Size : 135 x 17.07 mm (5.3 x 43)
Ring : 43
Hand-Made
Price : ~$180-250 for a box of 25
San Cristobal de la Habana is the newest brand launched by Habanos SA. It started with 4 sizes in 1999 and three more were introduced in 2004 for the 5th Anniversary of the brand. Oficios, a 5.3 x 43 corona is one of them and proudly wears a second “La Casa del Habano” band indicating that this is one of the new vitolas.
Appearance : [rating:4.5/5]
This well-packed cigar is a pleasure to look at. The milk chocolate wrapper hardly has any visible veining and the golden double banding makes the cigar even more attractive. After clipping the end, I find a comfortable pre-draw full of woody flavors.
Construction : [rating:5/5]
I am very impressed with the construction on the Oficios. Both cigars that I smoked burned perfectly fine, had a great draw and produced considerable amounts of smoke. Five stars construction.
Flavor : [rating:4.5/5]
The cigar is instantly delicious. The first bouquet is cedary, with a certain depth. There is no initial aggressivity whatsoever. At the one inch point, strong earthy flavors appear as well as some black pepper in the back of the throat. Medium- to full-bodied, especially from the second third, the Oficios develops aromas of roasted coffee and becomes truly rich in flavors. The finish is quite strong but this stick is definitely worth to be nubbed.
Value : [rating:4/5]
The price varies a lot from one retailer to another. A price point under $8 would probably make me think about buying a box of these.
Overall Rating : [rating:4.5/5]
I am happy to have discovered this line. I enjoyed the Oficios a lot and hope it’s not the best vitola San Cristobal has to offer (perhaps I’m in for another great surprise?). Worth a try!
Diver Joe
I offered a box of these outstanding cigars to guests at my wedding; everyone who partook loved’em. Sadly, they’ve been discontinued and I have only 3 left – which I’ll smoke on my major anniversary dates.
Smokes like this may pop up as vintage from time to time. I’ll snatch’em up if Oficios ever do.
Ethan
yes! these are incredible. i’ve got an ENE 06 box and they are really doing nicely. first time i’ve seen this particular vitola reviewed. glad to see it.
Larry
The SC El Principe is also a very nice smoke from this brand. I would rate it as higher than the RA Small Club Corona. As a descriptor I would say that the EP has a woody, creamy, cocoa, and strangely enough floral flavor to it which is pretty good. Not sure about the larger size smokes though but San Cristobal has a great reputation.
Stephen P
Nice looking cigar. I can’t get them in the US. Booo!
Daize
I’m convinced. I’ll give these a try next time I pass by my B&M.
Keith1911
Sounds interesting…but not legal here in the U.S.