San Cristóbal de la Habana Torreon
The San Cristóbal de la Habana Torreon holds a special place in Cuban cigar history as the inaugural release under the Habanos Specialist Exclusive program. This distinguished cigar debuted in 2013, though it carries a 2012 release designation, and was produced in extremely limited quantities for the global market.
Vitola Specifications
| Parameter | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Cigar Name | Torreon |
| Factory Vitola | Geniales |
| Ring Gauge | 54 |
| Length | 150 mm (5⅞″) |
| Official Weight | 15.23 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
Packaging and Presentation
The Torreon was presented in elegant ceramic jars, each containing 25 cigars. The total production run was limited to just 2,000 jars, making this a genuinely scarce release for collectors and enthusiasts. The cigars feature the standard San Cristóbal de la Habana band (Band A).
A Notable Production Anomaly
Collectors should be aware of an interesting production error associated with early batches of this release. Some initial productions were mistakenly adorned with a secondary band and box sticker indicating "La Casa del Habano Exclusive" — a designation that was not intended for this particular release. These erroneously marked examples have since become sought-after curiosities among cigar aficionados who appreciate such manufacturing quirks.
Historical Significance
As the first cigar launched under the Habanos Specialist Exclusive program, the Torreon established the template for subsequent exclusive releases tailored to the network of authorized Habanos specialists and La Casa del Habano retailers worldwide. This program was designed to offer unique vitolas unavailable through standard distribution channels, enhancing the prestige of both the participating retailers and the San Cristóbal de la Habana marca.