The VegaFina 1998 is a five-country multinational blend produced at the Tabacalera de Garcia factory located in La Romana in the Dominican Republic. The cigar is positioned as having tobaccos that have been aged a minimum of three years.
Today we explore the VegaFina 1998 VF 52 Robusto to discover its smoking experience – shop now if you’d like to try it too!
About VegaFina 1998 VF 52 Robusto
Blender: VegaFina
Factory: Tabacalera de García
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Indonesia Java
Filler: Colombia, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
Strength: Medium
Size: Double Robusto (5 3/10″ x 52)
Reviewed by: Ross from the Windsor shop
The Beginning
The VegaFina 1998 VF 52 started with notes of earth, cedar, natural tobacco, and fruit sweetness. Towards the latter part, the tobacco, cedar, and fruit notes emerged as the main primary notes. The earth receded into the background and was joined by a hint of pepper.
The Middle
During the middle of the VegaFina 1998 VF 52, the cedar, natural tobacco, and fruit sweetness rotated in intensity. Deeper into this stage of the smoke, the fruit sweetness played less of a role and started transitioning to a background note.
The End
The end of the cigar didn’t have much of a change as the tobacco and cedar remained in the forefront. The fruit, earth, and pepper remained in the background.
Burn & Draw
While there was an amount of sharpness on the burn line, the VegaFina 1998 VF 52 maintained a straight burn from start to finish. Both the burn rate and burn temperature were ideal for the perfect smoking experience.
The draw to the VegaFina 1998 VF 52 performed well. This was a cigar that had a touch of resistance on the draw and I love that.
Overall
I would describe the VegaFina 1998 as an elegant smoke that had a medium-bodied profile and smooth flavour and aroma transitions. I especially enjoyed the continued development of the fruit, pepper and earthiness. This is certainly Cigar of the Month worthy.
Ross Rating: 8/10
What alcoholic drink would I pair the VegaFina 1998 VF 52 Robusto with?
The VegaFina 1998 VF 52 Robusto will pair fantastically with the Indri Trini Three Wood Indian Single Malt Single Malt Indian Whisky (70cl / 46%).
An Indian single malt from Indri, Trini has been matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon, ex-wine and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. Aromas of black tea, caramelised pineapple, oak, vanilla, honey, raisins and sweet cherry fill the nose, complemented by notes of oak, vanilla, blackberries, hazelnuts, orange zest and caramel throughout the palate.
What soft drink would I pair the VegaFina 1998 VF 52 Robusto with?
Fanta Lemon in a glass bottle.
Would I smoke the VegaFina 1998 VF 52 Robusto again?
This is the star of the VegaFina portfolio, would happily purchase this cigar again.
