Description

The San Cristóbal de la Habana La Punta epitomises Cuban belicoso artistry in its tapered Campanas vitola—precisely 5½ inches (140mm) long by 52 ring gauge—hand-rolled tripa larga, totalmente a mano from exquisite Vuelta Abajo tobaccos at Havana’s El Laguito factory, honouring the historic harbour fort since its debut and blending the marque’s light-to-medium elegance with focused intensity. Beneath its flawless, oily Corojo wrapper—medium brown, silkily veined, impeccably capped—lies a refined core of Criollo fillers and binder, wafting pre-light aromas of polished cedar, roasted chestnuts, dark cocoa, and subtle sea salt that herald sophisticated layers. Ignition unleashes voluminous creamy smoke with earthy cedar foundation and gentle white pepper tingle in the precise first third, evolving through coffee depth, toasted nut warmth, milk chocolate silk, cinnamon spice lift, leather nuance, and floral whisper mid-way, culminating in poised tobacco harmony over 45-65 minutes—puff deliberately for its concentrated draw. Exemplary construction delivers velvety airflow, razor-sharp even burn, resilient ash cone, and fragrant plume, ideal for novices during aperitifs or connoisseurs seeking refined focus; 2-4 years’ ageing elevates its silken complexity among Habanos’ tapered gems.