VegaFina Nicaragua | Robusto | 25er Kiste

Smoked one the evening it arrived and the draw was perfect from the first puff, plenty of smoke with that balanced, earthy character the line is known for. The 25-count box gives me a solid month of reliable smokes, and every one so far has burned evenly right down to the nub.

Pulled one out of the humidor after just a week of rest, and the draw was perfect right from the start. The construction is solid, with an even burn that held a long, light grey ash. Definitely worth picking up a box for the price.

Usually a fan of milder smokes, but this robusto surprised me—the Nicaraguan filler gives it a nice earthy kick without being harsh. The box-pressed shape feels solid in the hand, and the draw was perfect from start to finish. Only knock is I wish the burn was a little more even on the final third.