Laura Chavin Classic No. 99
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SIZE: 38 x 178 mm (7″)
PRICE: $ – | € 16
TIME: 1h 20 min
COUNTRY: Dominican Rep.
WRAPPER: Ecuador
BINDER: Dominican Rep.
FILLER: Dominican Rep.
After a tumultuous couple of past years, Laura Chavin is back under new ownership. While the factory has remained the same, the whole portfolio was redesigned and reblended, including the Classic line. Equipped with excellent persistence, it releases an intense and satisfying smoke, with a remarkable evolution. Elegant and balanced.
It delivers seasoned wood and hazelnut, enriched by a spicy base, which recalls white pepper. Halfway through the smoke, citrus is added, while in the last section, the spicy component expands, with a touch of chili.
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