Behind the Vegas de Santiago brand is Marc Niehaus, whose family emigrated from Switzerland to Costa Rica. The D8 line features a multi-country blend: an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper over an Ecuadorian Criollo binder. The filler is a composition of Costa Rican, Dominican and Peruvian tobaccos.
Aesthetically, the cigar is wrapped up in a Colorado leaf, silky to the touch. The filling is generous, and the overall construction is excellent. The foot is closed.
- Country of Origin: Costa Rica
- Size: 60 x 101 mm (4″)
- Wrapper: Ecuador Â
- Binder:Â Ecuador
- Filler: Costa Rica, Domincan Rep., Peru
- Price: $ – € 7
Vegas De Santiago D8 Emperador Corto: the cold draw reveals scents of black pepper and seasoned wood. The opening delivers sweet tobacco notes.
The first half is about leather and roasted coffee notes, followed by rich notes of black pepper in the aftertaste. Strength is a little above medium (3.5/5).
The second third confirms both strength (3.5/5) and aromas, with the cigar delivering the same flavor profile.
Overall, the Vegas De Santiago D8 Emperador Corto delivers a flavor profile that is a little on the rough side, with aromas that are not that balanced and with a spicy component that is a little overwhelming.