VegaFina Nicaragua Robusto Tubed Cigar - 1 Single

Date Added: Saturday 20 September, 2025 by Liam

Having previously enjoyed the VegaFina Classic Corona, I was eager to try their Nicaraguan robusto. The vibrant, eye-catching orange packaging immediately stood out, and the pre-light aroma suggested a promising smoke. The cigar felt soft in the hand — at first, I took this as a good sign of proper storage, but I quickly discovered it was instead due to a loose construction.

After cutting off the cap I was surprised by the lack of resistance in the draw. Even though I had removed my usual amount, the airflow was far too open, leaving me doubtful from the start. Whilst this did help tame the strength of the Nicaraguan tobacco, it came at the cost of body and character. More often than not, I found myself double or even triple-puffing just to coax out any real flavour. The construction flaws became even more apparent as the session went on. The burn line struggled to stay even, despite a careful toast with a jet lighter. Multiple touch-ups were needed, and at one point I had to perform a full re-light.

Although there were some positive elements, this is the only cigar I’ve given up on before reaching the final third. At £24, the VegaFina Nicaragua robusto fell short of expectations. Whilst I’ve tried to embrace Nicaraguan blends before, this experience has convinced me to stick with Cuban and Dominican offerings going forward.