The brand San Cristobal was launched in 1999 as a tribute to the capital city of Haban just ahead of the millenium. San Cristobal de la Haban was in fact the first name given to the town when established in 1519.  The name of the combination of Christopher Columbus (San Cristobal) and the name that Indian used to give to the are "habana".

In terms of strength, the San Cristobal cigars are mild to average strength.