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VegaFina Classic Coronitas

Meet the VegaFina Classic Coronitas - a 5 2/9" x 42 ring gauge parejo rolled in the Dominican Republic's Tabacalera de García factory. This box of 25 sticks combines an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper with filler tobaccos from three countries. At $119 per box, it's positioned as an approachable daily smoke with enough complexity to keep seasoned smokers engaged.

Product Specifications

  • Brand: VegaFina (Altadis Group)
  • Price: $119.00/box
  • Count: 25 cigars
  • Size: 5 2/9" x 42 (Corona)
  • Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
  • Binder/Filler: Dominican, Colombian, Honduran
  • Strength: Mild-Medium (★★★☆☆)

Visual Presentation

The Coronitas sports a honey-colored wrapper with minimal vein visibility. The classic VegaFina band in silver/red accents contrasts beautifully with the creamy Connecticut leaf. Its firm roll density ensures slow combustion - a key detail visible from the evenly packed foot.

Taste Journey

  • First Third: Creamy almond notes dominate, with whispers of vanilla sugar
  • Middle Third: Develops cedar wood character and white pepper spice
  • Final Third: Transition to roasted coffee beans with charred oak undertones

Performance Notes

The draw offers moderate resistance - enough to prevent overheating but requires deliberate pacing. Burn line holds steady for first two-thirds before needing touch-ups. Expect 45-55 minutes smoke time with consistent ash retention (1-1.5" segments).

Comparable Coronas

  • Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Robusto: 5"x50 - sweeter profile, heavier smoke output
  • Fuente Hemingway Short Story: 4"x49 - richer cocoa notes, shorter duration
  • Montecristo White Corona: 5.5"x43 - floral accents, tighter draw
  • H.Upmann Vintage Cameroon: 5.5"x42 - fruitier finish, similar burn quality

Origin Story

Tabacalera de García's master blenders combine Dominican Olor filler with Colombian Volado leaves for combustion control, wrapped in Ecuador's famed Connecticut Shade. This multinational approach creates consistency across production batches while maintaining mild-medium intensity.

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