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VegaFina

1998

VegaFina 1998 is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera de García. It pairs Ecuadorian wrapper; Indonesian binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan and Colombian filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 3⅞ × 44 to 7.333 × 42.

Maker
VegaFina
Wrapper
Ecuadorian
Binder
Indonesian
Filler
Dominican, Nicaraguan and Colombian
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera de García
Strength
medium
Sizes
8 · 3⅞ × 44 to 7.333 × 42

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for VegaFina 1998 yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.6-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

8 in the catalog

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From the desk

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VegaFina 1998 questions

How strong is VegaFina 1998?

VegaFina 1998 is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is VegaFina 1998 good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is VegaFina 1998 made?

VegaFina 1998 is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera de García, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does VegaFina 1998 use?

VegaFina 1998 uses an Ecuadorian wrapper over an Indonesian binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan and Colombian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does VegaFina 1998 come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Vintage 1 (7.333 × 42), VF 44S (3⅞ × 44), VF46 (5.6 × 46), VF50 (4½ × 50), VF52 (5 × 52), 25 Aniversario Cum Laude (6½ × 52), VF54 (6 × 54) and VF 56 (5 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke VegaFina 1998?

For a 5.6-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What cigars are similar to VegaFina 1998?

Cigars with a similar build include Romeo y Julieta 1875, H. Upmann Herman's Batch and Montecristo Classic Series. They share medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.