Vegafina 1998 La Romana VF 50 (Single Loose Cigar)

• Length: 150mm
• Gauge: 50
• Flavour: Medium
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian
• Filler: Dominican, Colombian & Nicaraguan
• Binder: Indonesian Java
• Hand Rolled
• Long Filler
• Dominican Republic Cigars

The Vegafina 1998 VF 50 is a fitting tribute to the year Vegafina was established—a celebration of refinement, balance, and the steady hand of time-honoured craftsmanship. Rolled in the famed Tabacalera de García in La Romana, Dominican Republic, this Robusto Extra showcases a matured blend designed for the contemplative smoker.

At 150mm in length with a stately 50 ring gauge, the VF 50 offers a generous yet manageable smoke. Its wrapper is a lustrous Ecuadorian-grown leaf, aged to mellow any sharpness, while beneath it lies an Indonesian Java binder and a harmonious mix of Dominican, Colombian, and Nicaraguan fillers. This multinational core contributes to its layered character—each region lending its voice to the blend like instruments in a chamber orchestra.

Flavour-wise, expect a well-rounded profile: gentle earthiness mingles with toasted almonds, hints of cream, and a trace of cedar. There’s a subtle evolution as the cigar progresses, delivering a mild spice and a faint, almost floral sweetness by the final third. It’s not a cigar to wrestle with, but one to sit alongside like an old friend.

True to Vegafina’s house style, the 1998 series prioritises consistency and approachability, but with an elevated finesse that makes it equally suited for more experienced palates. Whether you're marking an occasion or simply favouring a quiet hour, this cigar earns its keep without fuss or pretense.