This 52-ring toro from VegaFina celebrates the 2022 Lunar New Year with a Dominican-driven blend wrapped in Ecuadorian Habano leaf. The 6 5/8" parejo comes in 16-count boxes featuring gold-embossed tiger motifs - perfect for collectors wanting festive presentation without breaking the bank at $14.85 per stick. Medium-bodied and approachable, it's become a popular choice for afternoon sessions among Asian market enthusiasts.
Opens with creamy cashew butter and damp earth notes. The draw feels slightly tight initially but opens up after 5 minutes. Cool-burning smoke carries a whiff of vanilla extract.
Toasted almond emerges alongside cedar planks. Watch for occasional heat spikes if puffed too fast. Ash holds solid in 1" segments with minimal touch-ups needed.
Black pepper enters at the nub without overwhelming. Some testers report a faint floral note (think jasmine tea) in the nasal retrohale. Expect moderate nicotine kick - about equal to a café cortado.
The lacquered box features raised tiger stripe patterns in gold foil. Each cigar sports dual bands - the standard VegaFina logo at the foot and a special Year of the Tiger band with crimson accents. Production limited to 50,000 boxes globally, with many snapped up by Chinese collectors during Lunar New Year gifting season.
