San Cristobal El Principe Cigar - 1 Single

Date Added: Friday 17 July, 2020 by David

Bought two of these to try. They were both so tightly wrapped that neither of us could get a draw so getting it lit was even hard. Tried rolling it to see if that made a difference, it didn't. I then chopped the cigar further up to see if that would allow us to get a draw, it didn't. It was totally unsmokable. What a disappointment. I returned inside with my friend to my humidor and we selected another cigar each which we both enjoyed. So glad I didn't buy a box if they were all like this.

Date Added: Monday 25 May, 2020 by Danny

Outstanding, thoroughly enjoyed this cigar! One of the most enjoyable smokes i have had in a long time. The aroma was inviting, held ash very well and the draw was excellent. I was left wanting more. I will be adding these to the wish list. Definitely worth a punt, for those who enjoy R&J, Monte, etc and want to try different Cuban but still savour the subtle flavours. i am no connoisseur by any stretch, i paired this with a cup of coffee and a cheeky light rum afterwards and all the flavours married up beautifully.

Date Added: Thursday 14 May, 2020 by Arthur

Tried one of these today and thoroughly enjoyed it. Really nice flow, draw. I love cigars that have a nice easy draw and this was fantastic. Definitely adding this to my regulars.

Date Added: Tuesday 04 December, 2018 by Andreas

I was reluctant to write a review, as a novice. Yet, this little one makes it easy. Good, clear draw throughout, medium yet embodied taste, quality wrap; a very nice 30-40 minute smoke, right to the end. Taste varies towards the end, more earthy and ash, still enjoyed it.

Date Added: Friday 15 July, 2016 by Jordan

Too tight to enjoy. A very constricting draw, with little smoke and poor combustion. First half is very bitter and dry, though the final third improves with notes of leather and cedarwood. Some earthly notes balance it well. Overall, a disappointing experience.

Date Added: Tuesday 07 June, 2016 by Staff

Reviewed by Michael Hochman (January 2001) I decided to taste my three cigars in three distinct situations. 1. Cigar #1 - A day out with an old friend. 2. Cigar #2 - A first date. 3. Cigar #2 - Playing Pocket Billiards. I must admit that the expectations are highest for cigar #2. Here's the timetable and a little background for each cigar. 1. Cigar #1 (Monday, February 05, 2001) was smoked after a day of errands, some shopping (TWO Charvet ties from Sacks 5th Avenue), a nice dinner (Ruth's Chris Steakhouse), and off to my favorite hotel lobby bar (The Minneapolis Hilton) for the best part of the day, relaxing with a friend (Heidi) and a good cup of coffee after a fulfilling dinner and my gifted Havana. 2. Cigar #2 (Tuesday, February 06, 2001) was smoked at during my first date with Ilona. We went to some modern art museum (splattered paint on canvas, incongruent sculpture, art I could not understand), had some pasta for lunch, and then back to The Minneapolis Hilton for cigar #2 3. Cigar #3 (Wednesday, February 07, 2001) was smoked while using the game of pocket billiards as an excuse for separating my friends from their hard earned money. A victory cigar is always nice. MONDAY I began the cigar at 6:03 PM CST. I thought it might go well with a bit of coffee, cream and sugar. Indeed I was correct. It started out questionably. The flavor was certainly there, quite full, I'd say, but the complexity was not. I'd have to say the flavor was a bit flat and one dement ional. About 1/3 of the way through the cigar it became ripe with that 'Cubana' flavor. I don't really know how to describe that, but only Cuban cigars seem to have it. It's.err.. umm. well. Cubanish. The draw on this cigar was perfect. The feel of the cigar was perfect. The burn was perfect. The ash was beautiful. The flavor, however, was kinda dull. The little bastard burned long enough, though, it took me until 6:57 to burn my fingers. All in all, cigar #1 was a bit. dull. TUESDAY I think all the modern art put me in a bad mood; A canvas painted solid black, a group of televisions with tap-dancing elfin racecar drivers, a wrecked auto painted solid gray. I was happy to get to cigar #2. Again I chose coffee (cream and sugar) and in the good, chatty company of my companion, I lit the little gemstone. DAMN the draw. I feared for my fillings as I tried to draw smoke from the stingy beast. About ½ way through I gave up and lit up a Bolivar Coronas Extra. I'm not going to tell you how wonderful that cigar is, because this taste test is about the San Cristobal. Unfortunately, however, the San Cristobal's impossible draw forced me to end this one early. I was also in direct competition with Ilona's clove cigarettes. As I'm sure you can understand, I needed an easy drawing cigar to see to it that the gentle, pleasing cigar aroma surrounded that clove cigarette nastiness. WEDNESDAY I lit this one while beating my work companions out of their hard cash on the billiard table. It became the smoke of victory. I had almost the same trouble with draw, but it seemed to loosen up about ½ way through. It had that certain Cuban taste, but again, quite simple, not complex at all. It burned for almost an hour, just like cigar number one. For such a short cigar, I was surprised at the longevity. Although tastier than your average Dominican, I would have to grant this cigar with an overall review of 'flat' . I DID win a few dollars playing pool, however, so it might be a lucky smoke.