San Cristobel La Punta

[rcarlson]

Just finished a San Cristobel La Punta (torpedoes. Since it was a gift, I don't know the year box code. But looking around it seems a most affordable smoke (approx. USD $200 -- 25 box).

It was delicious and well constructed. Although somewhat tight (but not too much so), it burned faster than I usually like (40-5o mins. relaxed effort). Wrapper was smooth, no veins, oily and attractive.

Rich tobacco with some leather and very light earth. Medium strength throughout. Picked up some steam after the half-way point with that unmistakable Cuban twang. I didn't get any of the "cream" or "vanilla" frequently used to describe the stick in many of the reviews. It was my first one though.

Not a bad little after-dinner smoke. I was surprised since I hadn't heard much chatter on this oft-overlooked brand.

Peace Out!

[Bernid]

I Like That Stick!!!!

[cottierm]

I need to try this one. Like very much the recently discontinued Mercaderes.

Best,

Michel

[rickengman]

I like the La Punta, not as much as the El Principe or the Oficos but the're always a solid Smoke.

[mazolaman]

La Puntas are great!

They have a warm, rich, spiciness not found much elsewhere.

Not really a cheap and cheerful though....

[rcarlson]

La Puntas are great!

They have a warm, rich, spiciness not found much elsewhere.

Not really a cheap and cheerful though....

Given the big price increases recently, what the hell "cheap and cheerful" anymore?

[Wil]

Not really a cheap and cheerful though....

Not at all!

[Hoshneer]

I have heard good things. I definitely want to try these.

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[kuzi16]

i had one the other day with about 7 years on it and it was nothing sort of amazing. it renewed my love of this smoke and i may just have to get more.

[CanuckSARTech]

C&C? Nope. But SCDLH is a generally flavourful and nice lineup.

[LGC]

Have some great 2001 and 2003 specimens. Call me a cheap a$$, but I don't consider these a budget smoke. Then again, I don't buy $30 cigars in 10 ct boxes for my regular smokes.

[Rays98GoVols]

• I've smoked the Mercaderes, but not the La Punta. Always wanted to try one. Thanks for the review...
  

[garbandz]

Have some '09 and some '03,both are extraordinary.The size is perfect,starts bold and slowly diminishes towards the end.Velvet smoke and perfect balance,deep flavors but smooth,smooth,smooth.

[mrsgucia]

Smoked these few years ago and they were very enjoyable. Since then I moved on to cigars that offer more flavour.