La Chaveta Black

After launching our La Chaveta brand in 2025, we are following up in September 2026 with the La Chaveta Black presented here. La Chaveta Black are Nicaraguan puros for aficionados looking for a slightly stronger and fuller-bodied alternative to the mild La Chaveta White. Only tobaccos from Nicaragua are used for the wrapper, binder and filler. Another distinctive hallmark of this cigar line is the pair of carefully hand-twisted tobacco pigtails at both ends of each cigar, as well as the Aging Date on the bottom of the box. The Black thus combines the characteristic appearance of La Chaveta with a spicier and more expressive tobacco blend.

La Chaveta Black: Spicy Criollo Wrapper from Nicaragua

The dark, rich H. Criollo wrapper from Nicaragua forms the basis of its intense character. The binder also comes from Nicaragua, while tobaccos from the important growing regions of Estelí, Condega and Jalapa are combined for the filler. Estelí, with its dark, heavy soils, contributes strength and character. Tobaccos from the distinctive microclimate of Condega add a subtle sweetness to the blend, while Jalapa, with its sandy soils, provides complexity and elegance. At first, we had some reservations about working with no fewer than three powerful Ligeros, but the first samples proved us right and became considerably more interesting with additional aging.

Six Months of Fermentation and Additional Aging

One special feature of the La Chaveta Black cigars is the elaborate processing of their filler tobaccos. They undergo six months of fermentation, allowing their different aromas to develop and blend harmoniously. After being rolled by the torcedores, the finished cigars are given another (!) six months of rest in the aging humidor before being released for sale. Even after that, they still have further development potential: when stored in a humidor at home, they can continue to gain complexity and balance as they mature.

Greater Transparency: Aging Date at La Chaveta

For this reason, every box is marked with a so-called “Aging Date”. While other brands use a “Boxing Date” on the bottom of the box merely to document the day on which the cigars were packed into their box, the La Chaveta Aging Date starts earlier – recording a crucial moment in the production process: it indicates the exact day on which the cigars were rolled at the tabacalera. This allows us to provide maximum transparency: you can see at any time exactly how old your La Chaveta cigars are and how long they have already been aging under controlled conditions.

La Chaveta Black Cigars: Minuto, Perla, Robusto and Toro

As is customary with La Chaveta, the Black is also available in various formats. The handy Minuto is 10.2 cm long and available exclusively in a 20-count pouch for €3.30 per cigar. The pouch reliably preserves the aroma and is particularly convenient to handle. The Perla, also 10.2 cm long, is thicker and available for €5.50 per cigar. Those who prefer a longer smoking time can opt for the Robusto, with an impressive ring gauge of 52, for €7.50 per cigar. The thickest and longest format is the Toro, priced at €8.90 per cigar. Perla, Robusto and Toro are each offered in lacquered wooden boxes of 20 cigars, on which we are happy to offer you a 3% box discount.