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VegaFina

Serie 2

VegaFina Serie 2 is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera de García. It pairs Mexican Criollo wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4¼ × 54 to 5¾ × 52.

Maker
VegaFina
Wrapper
Mexican Criollo
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera de García
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
5 · 4¼ × 54 to 5¾ × 52

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

VegaFina Serie 2 uses a Mexican Criollo wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy 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 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: bourbon, an amber ale, or black coffee.
  • 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

5 in the catalog

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From the desk

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VegaFina Serie 2 questions

What does VegaFina Serie 2 taste like?

VegaFina Serie 2 uses a Mexican Criollo wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy 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 Serie 2?

VegaFina Serie 2 is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is VegaFina Serie 2 good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is VegaFina Serie 2 made?

VegaFina Serie 2 is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera de García, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does VegaFina Serie 2 use?

VegaFina Serie 2 uses a Mexican Criollo wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does VegaFina Serie 2 come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Panetela (5½ × 38), Robusto (5 × 50), Coupage (5½ × 52), San Juan de la Maguana (5¾ × 52) and Short Magnum (4¼ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke VegaFina Serie 2?

For a 5.5-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 drink goes with VegaFina Serie 2?

With a criollo wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, an amber ale, or black coffee. 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 Serie 2?

Cigars with a similar build include Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year, Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet and Alec Bradley Tempus. They share criollo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.