This box-pressed Dominican beauty celebrates Tabacalera Palma's 1936 legacy in cigar craftsmanship. At 5"x50, the Chaveta Robusto ships in 21-count boxes ($185.11/box) - about $8.81 per stick. The Ecuadorian Habano wrapper conceals Dominican Criollo 98 binder and Piloto Cubano fillers aged to perfection. A medium-full smoke that won't knock out beginners but keeps veterans intrigued.
The cold draw whispers sweet hay. Initial puffs deliver roasted cashews with honey-glazed oak undertones. Smoke output stays moderate - no cloud chasing here. Ash holds tight in silver-dollar layers.
Cocoa powder emerges alongside damp earth notes. Retrohale brings white pepper tingle without bite. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite the box press. Watch for occasional tar buildup near the cap.
Leather and black coffee dominate as nicotine creeps in. Savory umami notes (think soy sauce) surprisingly balance the sweetness. Best nubbed at 1.5" remaining to avoid harshness.
Rolled in Jochy Blanco's Tabacalera La Palma factory (Santiago DR) using Cibao Valley tobaccos. The box-pressing technique compresses the bunch for slower combustion. Requires 65% humidity storage - wrapper cracks easily when dry.
