The VegaFina 1998 VF 52 Robusto delivers Dominican craftsmanship in a 5.3" x 52 parejo format, retailing at $91.49 for 10-count boxes. Wrapped in an oily Ecuadorian leaf with three-year aged tobaccos, this medium-bodied stick offers casual smokers approachable complexity without breaking the bank. Its sleek golden band and uniform construction scream "daily driver" material.
Cutting reveals ideal draw resistance - not airy, not plugged. The first inch serves up dry roasted nuts and faint molasses sweetness. Transitioning to mid-section, baking spices emerge alongside leather notes without overpowering. Final third introduces white pepper zing that stays just short of harshness.
Rolled at Tabacalera de García in La Romana, blending Dominican Piloto Cubano filler with Brazilian balance. The Connecticut shade wrapper gets its silky texture from Ecuadorian humidity rather than traditional US-grown leaf.
