VegaFina 1998 25th Aniversario Cum Laude Cigar – Single

The VegaFina 1998 25th Aniversario Cum Laude is a 6 1/2 x 52 toro extra format cigar featuring a pigtail cap, a size exclusive to this release. Limited to 5,000 numbered boxes containing 25 cigars each, the boxes function as humidors with integrated hygrometers and humidifiers. Produced at Tabacalera de García in La Romana, Dominican Republic, this anniversary edition uses Dominican piloto corona tobacco from select piloto cubano plants, similar to medio tiempo leaf placement.

Blend Composition

This cigar shares its core blend with the standard VegaFina 1998 line: an Ecuadorian HVA wrapper binds Indonesian-grown Sumatra-seed tobacco, with filler leaves from Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua. The blend incorporates Dominican piloto cubano filler at the corona position of the plant for intensified flavor concentration.

Flavor Profile

The VegaFina 1998 Cum Laude delivers cedar and earthy notes upon ignition, transitioning to leather and white pepper spice. Secondary flavors include unsweetened cocoa and roasted coffee, balanced by a subtle creaminess. The 52-ring gauge construction promotes consistent airflow, maintaining combustion stability across the 90-minute smoking duration.

Construction Details

• Pigtail cap design for precise cut alignment
• Triple-seam Indonesian binder for structural integrity
• Dominican piloto cubano filler in corona leaf position

Anniversary packaging features humidity-control elements, with boxes numbered for authentication. The toro extra format marks a departure from VegaFina’s traditional vitola offerings, emphasizing the release’s commemorative status.