Laura Chavin is a brand that has found new life thanks to a change of ownership after years of silence. While leaving the production in the same Dominican factory, it has completely renewed the portfolio, such as this version of a panetela from the Classic line.
The cigar is rolled in a shiny Colorado Claro wrapper with golden reflections. To the touch, it is very smooth, free of veins. The quality is excellent, with the head finished in a pigtail. Textbook filling and draw.
- Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
- Size: 38 x 178 mm (7″)
- Wrapper: Ecuador
- Binder:Â Dominican Republic
- Filler:Â Dominican Republic
- Price: $ N.A. – € 16
Laura Chavin Classic No. 99 Edition 2019:Â unlit, a strong vegetal note is perceived, with spicy and earthy nuances.
The opening reveals a delicately sapid and sweet smoke. Aromatically it is expressed with vegetal notes, seasoned wood, and hazelnut. Strength is medium (3/5).
In the central section, the sapidity increases compared to the sweetness. The aromas remain unchanged on the wood and nuts but are enriched with nuances of cellulose, spices, and a citrus component. Strength is constant (3/5).
In the last third, the sweetness vanishes. The notes of cellulose, spices, and wood are confirmed, which become richer and more intense, while a fleeting aroma of cocoa comes through. Strength increases slightly (3.5/5).
In conclusion, the Laura Chavin Classic No. 99 Edition 2019 returns an elegant and balanced smoke, at times also endowed with good complexity. The persistence and the broad flavor profile are its strong points. Intense and satisfying. This product placed fifth in the 2020 Awards for the Dominican Republic.