What is this product?
The LCA The Vault W.A. Field Scout Toro is a limited-release aged cigar blended by AJ Fernandez, originally released in July 2023. These are finished cigars from the original LCA release that have spent an additional 3 years and 2 months aging in the LCA cellar under controlled conditions. Presented in a classic 6 × 52 Toro format, the blend features undisclosed wrapper, binder, and filler tobaccos — keeping the focus entirely on the smoking experience rather than the recipe.
This is not a recreation or new production. It's the final remaining allocation of aged inventory from the original Field Scout release, making it a one-time opportunity to experience this particular expression of AJ Fernandez's work.
Why this product?
Three years of additional cellar time have allowed this blend to develop a layered, evolving profile that moves through distinct phases. The cigar opens with bright notes of apricot and citrus alongside cedar, then deepens into cherry cola and cocoa powder as you progress. The middle introduces an intriguing Mexican hot chocolate character — rich, sweet, and gently spiced — before finishing with roasted nuts, honey, and cream accented by a touch of red pepper.
Extended aging has a way of integrating flavors and smoothing transitions, and the Field Scout showcases exactly that kind of refinement. With AJ Fernandez behind the blend and years of patient cellaring behind the experience, this is a chance to taste what time does to a well-constructed cigar. Once this Vault allocation is gone, it won't return.
Who can buy this product?
This cigar is for adult premium cigar enthusiasts, 21 and over, who appreciate the nuance that extended aging brings to a blend. It's especially suited to smokers who enjoy medium to full-bodied profiles with layered sweetness, spice, and complexity — and those who value limited, cellar-aged releases that won't be reproduced.
The Field Scout works well for reflective solo sessions where you can follow the profile's evolution, or as a conversation piece among fellow cigar lovers who understand what years in the cellar can do. If you're drawn to AJ Fernandez's blending style and the idea of tasting a finished cigar that's been resting since 2023, this is your moment.