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VegaFina

Classic

VegaFina Classic is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera de García. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Indonesian binder; Dominican, Colombian and Honduran filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 4 × 40 to 7½ × 50.

Maker
VegaFina
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder
Indonesian
Filler
Dominican, Colombian and Honduran
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera de García
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
8 · 4 × 40 to 7½ × 50

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

VegaFina Classic uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 20 min for a 5.25-inch size.
  • When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

What to try next

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From the desk

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VegaFina Classic questions

What does VegaFina Classic taste like?

VegaFina Classic uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is VegaFina Classic?

VegaFina Classic is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is VegaFina Classic good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is VegaFina Classic made?

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

What wrapper does VegaFina Classic use?

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

What sizes does VegaFina Classic come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Perlas (4 × 40), Petit Corona (4 × 42), Coronita (5¼ × 43), Corona (5¾ × 43), Short Robusto (4 × 50), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and Churchill (7½ × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke VegaFina Classic?

For a 5.25-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 20 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 drink goes with VegaFina Classic?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to VegaFina Classic?

Cigars with a similar build include Montecristo White Series, Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real and Ashton Cabinet Selection. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.