On a warm and sunny day in Tamboril, considered to many as the cigar capital of the world, lying in the outskirts of Santiago, Dominican Republic, lies Jose Arnaldo Blanco, known to all as “Jochy”, puffing calmly on cigar. A man who has worked with tobacco for as long as he can recall and his unconditional love and passion for it is obvious to all. Through hard work and determination, he’s grown and processed tobacco to perfection throughout his tenure as a manufacturer and grower for the last few decades, and his factory Tabacalera Palma has been the home for outstanding cigars that have gained the love and appreciation of smokers all over the world. As he calmly takes a slow draw from his caramel-like colored wrapped cigar, he realizes that everything is exactly the way he wants it. Staring fondly at a painting across his desk, he appreciates rollers in the factory nearly 80 years ago and a smile starts to reflect. In his mind, this is the perfect time to bring to life exactly what he’s looking at. It’s where it all begins, La Galera is where cigars are produced in a factory; it’s where the magic happens. This is when La Galera cigars is born.
Jochy Palma may be new to some in the cigar biz, but he has a
wealth of experience and knowledge in the industry. As the owner
of Tabacalera Palma, a family business established in 1936, Jochy
has been making and growing tobacco for decades. His Dominican
farms produce top-quality tobaccos that are used by leading
brands such as La Flor Dominicana and Aging Room. While most of
his production is typically sold to the European market, Jochy's
signature line, La Galera, is now available in the U.S. This
range showcases an authentic Dominican blend with flawless
construction and an aromatic medium-to-full bodied profile. The
Ecuadorian Habano wrapper adds a burst of flavor to the blend,
while the binder and filler are made up of Piloto Cubano, Criollo
98, and Pelo de Oro from Blanco's prized farms. Whether you
prefer medium or full-bodied habano style cigars, La Galera is a
must-try brand for 2016. It comes in various sizes, all available
in boxes of either 20 or 21.
Introducing the newest addition to La Galera's cigar portfolio -
the Imperial Jade. This medium to full-bodied cigar boasts a
Cameroon wrapper, Criollo binder from Jacagua’s and a blend of
Piloto Cubano and Criollo 98 from La Canela Farm. The genuine
African Cameroon wrapper is a rarity in the cigar world, due to
its challenging cultivation process. Most factories shy away from
using it, but La Galera's owner and blender, Jose Arnaldo Blanco
(also known as 'Jochy') was determined to create something truly
special despite the difficulty. The end result is a captivating
cigar, reminiscent of the imperial jade stone - smooth to the
touch and visually irresistible. Richly colored with a flat head
for easy lighting, this cigar offers an even burn and
predominantly woody flavor with hints of brown sugar and coffee
leading to an herbal finish. With medium strength and a full
flavor profile, the Imperial Jade is sure to impress. In fact, it
has already received high ratings of 90 by Halfwheel and 89 by
Cigar Aficionado.
Introducing the newest addition to La Galera's cigar portfolio -
the Imperial Jade. This medium to full-bodied cigar boasts a
Cameroon wrapper, Criollo binder from Jacagua’s and a blend of
Piloto Cubano and Criollo 98 from La Canela Farm. The genuine
African Cameroon wrapper is a rarity in the cigar world, due to
its challenging cultivation process. Most factories shy away from
using it, but La Galera's owner and blender, Jose Arnaldo Blanco
(also known as 'Jochy') was determined to create something truly
special despite the difficulty. The end result is a captivating
cigar, reminiscent of the imperial jade stone - smooth to the
touch and visually irresistible. Richly colored with a flat head
for easy lighting, this cigar offers an even burn and
predominantly woody flavor with hints of brown sugar and coffee
leading to an herbal finish. With medium strength and a full
flavor profile, the Imperial Jade is sure to impress. In fact, it
has already received high ratings of 90 by Halfwheel and 89 by
Cigar Aficionado.
Jochy Palma may be a relatively new name in the cigar industry, but
he has been producing and cultivating tobacco for decades. He runs
Tabacalera Palma, a family business founded back in 1936. The
tobaccos grown on his Dominican farms have become popular with some
of the leading brands in the market, including La Flor Dominicana
and Aging Room. Until recently, Jochy had mainly sold his produce
to Europe; however, La Galera is now his signature line. It is now
available to cigar enthusiasts across the world.
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