This torpedo-shaped stunner from VegaFina measures 5"x50 with a box of 10 priced at $85.50. The Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper hides Nicaraguan fillers rolled in Tabacalera de García - a factory that pumps out more cigars than Havana has classic cars. After smoking this figurado, I'd say it's the "tuxedoed bartender" of medium-bodied smokes: polished enough for special occasions but approachable for daily wear.
First Third: Instant cedar plank aroma with burnt caramel sweetness. Smoke feels airy like a good cappuccino foam. Ash holds firm for 1.5" despite walking the dog during this session.
Middle Third: Hazelnut butter emerges alongside white pepper tingle on the tongue. Retrohale brings out baking spices - think nutmeg sprinkled on latte art. Burn line stays razor-sharp without touch-ups.
Final Third: Earthiness ramps up like damp forest soil after rain. The Nicaraguan tobacco flexes its muscles with espresso bitterness balancing the residual sweetness. Stopped at nub with mild nicotine buzz - could handle another inch.
The triple-cap torpedo head cut cleanly with a double-blade guillotine. Wrapper showed semi-oily sheen with two visible veins - likely from rapid growth in Ecuador's humid climate. Draw had perfect resistance, like sipping a thick milkshake through a standard straw. Smoke output stayed theatrical without becoming overwhelming.
