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Vegueros

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Still life of wrapper colors for the Vegueros entry. Not that brand’s packaging.

Cuban line associated with Pinar del Río; rustic and usually cheaper than the flagships.

BrandVegueros
CountryCuba
Typical strengthMedium-full
Typical price bandMid
Founded1990s (modern line)
Typical wrappersCuban Habano

Flavor tendencies often mentioned

  • earth
  • hay
  • pepper
  • wood
Flavor notes summarize public talk. They are not scores from this almanac.

Five-axis editorial estimate

Strength follows the strength field; price follows the price band or approximate USD. Body, flavour richness, and smoothness are editorial estimates from the taste notes—not ratings.

StrengthBodyFlavourrichnessPriceSmoothness
Editorial estimates, not ratings or lab scores.
Strength4 / 5
Body4 / 5
Flavour richness5 / 5
Price2 / 5
Smoothness3 / 5

The modern Vegueros line is tied to the western growing country. It is often described as rustic earth and pepper at a less ceremonial price.

Notable models

Approximate price per stick. Tax varies widely.

Centro Finos

StrengthMedium-full
Typical vitolas5⅛ × 50
Taste notesearth, hay, pepper
Approx. USDapprox. US$8–16
Approx. HKDapprox. HK$65–125
Price bandMid
StrBodyFlavPriceSmooth
Editorial estimates, not ratings or lab scores.
Strength4 / 5
Body4 / 5
Flavour richness4 / 5
Price3 / 5
Smoothness3 / 5

Mañanitas

StrengthMedium
Typical vitolas4 × 46
Taste noteswood, short earth
Approx. USDapprox. US$6–12
Approx. HKDapprox. HK$45–95
Price bandMid
StrBodyFlavPriceSmooth
Editorial estimates, not ratings or lab scores.
Strength3 / 5
Body4 / 5
Flavour richness3 / 5
Price2 / 5
Smoothness3 / 5

Tapados

StrengthMedium-full
Typical vitolas4¾ × 46
Taste notespepper, cedar
Approx. USDapprox. US$7–14
Approx. HKDapprox. HK$55–110
Price bandMid
StrBodyFlavPriceSmooth
Editorial estimates, not ratings or lab scores.
Strength4 / 5
Body4 / 5
Flavour richness4 / 5
Price3 / 5
Smoothness4 / 5

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