VEGAS ROBAINA Flavour profile: Medium to full
Since 1845 the Robaina family has farmed tobacco continuously on its precious vegas (fields) at Cuchillas de Barbacoa situated in the San Luis district of the Vuelta Abajo tobacco zone.
Vegas Robaina cigars were introduced in 1997 as a tribute to Cuban tobacco farmers through the figurehead of Don Alejandro Robaina whose reputation in his day for producing the finest wrapper leaves was legendary. In effect the brand honours all the anonymous tobacco growers whose knowledge and skill make Havanas what they are today.
All of the medium to full flavoured Vegas Robaina vitolas are ‘tripa larga, totalmente a mano’ – long filler, totally handmade.
The Range
Clasico
A true Lonsdale made from a medium to full blend of Vuelta Abajo filler leaves. Now discontinued, but some stocks remain in the UK.
Unico
There is no better shape than this Pirámide or torpedo to deliver the richness of Vegas Robaina’s medium to full blend. A tribute to all the farmers of Vuelta Abajo.
Familiar
All the expertise of the greatest tobacco farmer of his generation, Alejandro Robaina, can be found in this classic Corona size. Sadly now discontinued in Cuba but some stocks remain in the UK.
Famoso
A sturdy shape, a shade longer yet slightly thinner than a Robusto, that draws well. It is considered by many to be the brand’s outstanding vitola.