The VegaFina Classic Corona Glass Tubos arrives in glass tubes like bottled sunshine for your humidor. This Dominican-made smoke packs 5½" of mild-medium goodness in a 44-ring gauge parejo shape, with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper hugging Dominican/Honduran/Colombian filler. At $87 per box of 10, it's what I'd call "commuter luxury" - ready to grab for work breaks without wallet guilt.
The cold draw whispers of pencil shavings and cashews. Initial puffs bring warm cedar and white pepper, like walking into a spice cabinet. Smoke output's medium but hangs thick - pairs better with black coffee than the advertised "anytime" claims.
Almond cream emerges as the burn line passes the band. Watch for a slight canoeing tendency here - my sample needed one touch-up. The Indonesian binder shows through with damp earth notes, recalling monsoon-season soil. Retrohale stings just enough to remind you it's working.
Dark chocolate bitterness creeps in unless nubbed early. Last inch gets toasty with charred marshmallow hints, but nicotine builds faster than the mild rating suggests. Cut losses at 45 minutes unless you're chasing a buzz.
Sits between Macanudo's mellow and RyJ's sweetness. Newbies dig the approachable price/taste ratio, while veterans might dismiss it as "airport lounge" material. Best for: Golf course 9th hole, post-lunch meetings, convincing your partner cigars don't have to stink.
