San Cristobal El Principe

San Cristobal El Principe – The Fortress Line’s Quick Classic

The San Cristobal El Principe is the shortest of the four core vitolas in the San Cristobal de La Habana range, created in 1999 and named after Havana’s original name, its cigars named after the fortresses that guarded the harbour. Rolled in the Minutos format at 110 mm (4 3/8″) with a 42 ring gauge, it takes its name from El Principe, the hilltop fortress built to defend the city.

Fully handmade with 100% Cuban long filler from the Vuelta Abajo, the El Principe carries the Light to light to medium bodied cedar, coffee and cocoa character of its larger siblings in a compact 20 minute format, packed in a box of 25.

✅ Product Highlights

• The smallest vitola in the range, named after the El Principe fortress.
• Minutos format: 110 mm length x 42 ring gauge.
• Light to light to medium body with the San Cristobal cedar, coffee and cocoa profile.
• Fully handmade with 100% Cuban long filler from the Vuelta Abajo.
• Packed in a box of 25, perfect for a short break.

🍂 Tasting Notes

• First third: cedar and light citrus arrive quickly in this fast burning format.
• Second third: coffee and cocoa take over, concentrated by the smaller ring gauge.
• Final third: a brief note of warm spice closes the smoke.

❓ Why Smokers Choose San Cristobal El Principe

The El Principe suits smokers who need their Havana fix on the clock:

• The fastest smoke in the San Cristobal core range, ready in about 20 minutes.
• A true Minutos format concentrating the cedar, coffee and cocoa character.
• An easy, low commitment way to sample the San Cristobal house style.
• A short counterpart to the much longer San Cristobal El Morro.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the San Cristobal El Principe take to smoke?

Around 20 minutes, the quickest of the four core San Cristobal de La Habana vitolas.

What size is the San Cristobal El Principe?

It is rolled in the Minutos format at 110 mm (4 3/8″) with a 42 ring gauge, the smallest standard size.

Is the San Cristobal El Principe a good introduction to the brand?

Yes, its short smoking time and Light to light to medium body make it an easy way to try the house style.

📏 Cigar Size

📌 Additional Information

• Vitola: Minutos
• Ring Gauge: 42
• Length: 110 mm
• Body / Strength: Light to Medium
• Smoking Time: 20 min
• Packing: Box of 25
• Wrapper / Binder / Filler: Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
• Packing Code: CB-UW-C/L-12,13-n-25
• HS Code: 10.7052.38.0190
• Origin: Cuba
• Produced by: Habanos S.A.

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