San Cristobal de la Habana Oficios

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11-02-2006, 01:27 AM
cls515

San Cristobal de la Habana Oficios

Tonight I had the opportunity to smoke the Oficios by San Cristobal de la Habana, box code July 06. I was hesitant to smoke it at such a young age, but since the rest are sleeping I didn't mind grabbing one to try out. I expected the cigar to be a little harsh due to youth, but was surprised to find out it was actually really smooth. Overall I would rate the smoke as being medium bodied. Starting out, the cigar was chocolatey until about half way when it developed into a more salty, woodsy profile, with an underlying spice. The cigar was flavorful throughout and was a really nice smoke. I'm sure age will present more depth in the flavor and bring about a little more of the mildly spicy undertone. Overall a great cigar with a change of pace from my usual stash. Recommended.
11-02-2006, 01:56 AM
drew_goring

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Originally Posted by cls515

Tonight I had the opportunity to smoke the Oficios by San Cristobal de la Habana, box code July 06. I was hesitant to smoke it at such a young age, but since the rest are sleeping I didn't mind grabbing one to try out. I expected the cigar to be a little harsh due to youth, but was surprised to find out it was actually really smooth. Overall I would rate the smoke as being medium bodied. Starting out, the cigar was chocolatey until about half way when it developed into a more salty, woodsy profile, with an underlying spice. The cigar was flavorful throughout and was a really nice smoke. I'm sure age will present more depth in the flavor and bring about a little more of the mildly spicy undertone. Overall a great cigar with a change of pace from my usual stash. Recommended.

Cool. Good to hear the great review. IIRC, my box code is jan or feb 06. Let me guess...you took advantage of a certain aussie vendor's special:smiley2:
11-02-2006, 07:21 AM
stjohnroe

I have 5 sitting in my cooler waiting for the right day, along with one of the Mercaderes. Good to hear that they are fine smokes.
11-02-2006, 08:37 AM
cls515

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Originally Posted by drew_goring

Cool. Good to hear the great review. IIRC, my box code is jan or feb 06. Let me guess...you took advantage of a certain aussie vendor's special:smiley2:

Something like that...I have some from 2/06 as well. Huh huh huh
11-02-2006, 02:25 PM
cigar no baka

Nice review. The best Cuban I have had so far was the SCdlH La Punta, which I have only had a few of. But they were so damn good that I'm considering buying a box.
11-02-2006, 02:30 PM
nhcigarfan

I've had the la fuerza's and El Principe's. Liked them both. Great brand.
11-16-2006, 01:46 AM
basil

Nice review. The La Fuerzas are great cigars.