La Galera Cigars

Please take a moment to reflect on how long ago 1936 really was. Much has changed in our world since Tabacalera Palma opened its factory in 1936, yet it remains a place where in many aspects, time has stood still. The same production process defined at its foundation is followed on a daily basis to achieve superior quality and distinction.

Jochy Palma for some may be a new name in the cigar biz, but Jochy has been around for some time now and has been making and growing tobacco for decades, and continues to run the family business Tabacalera Palma, that was established in 1936.

Some of the leading brands in the industry utilizes Jochy’s tobaccos grown on his Dominican farms; and some of the finest farms in the Dominican. Brands like La Flor Dominicana, Aging Room are just a few in his long portfolio. Most of what Jochy produced was sold to the European market, that is until now. La Galera is his signature line, and for the first time introduced to the U.S. market.

The La Galera 1936 Box Pressed blend delivers notes of wood, pepper, and hints of spice, with a clean long finish. If you like medium to full bodied habano style cigars then this brand is a must try, you will enjoy these smokes, a standout blend for 2016.

When Jochy decided he was going to create a premium line of cigars of his own, he took some of the finest tobaccos he had grown on his La Canela farms and set them aside to age for 7 years. These were Piloto Cubano and Criollo 98 leaves that are used in the filler and another Criollo 98 as the binder. To finish the blend off he applied a smooth Ecuador Habano wrapper on top. The blend is medium to full in body, with a ton of great flavor. Notes of cocoa, pepper, dried fruit, espresso, and earth make for a satisfying complexity. It’s hard to find cigars of this quality in this price range, try out a fiver and I’m sure you’ll be back for a box. 

Good news! La Galera 1936 Box Pressed has received a well-deserved 90-point rating, noting: "There's a pipe-tobacco sweetness to this neatly pressed torpedo, which is balanced by notes of wood and graham cracker, though the finish has a touch of char."

We created our own version of the Connecticut cigar because we demanded more. Wrapped with a rich Connecticut Ecuador leaf, and a binder & filler combination composed of Dominican grown seeds from Tabacalera Palma’s state of the art farms, LG Connecticut bestows the smoker a delightful smoke that lingers with pleasurable taste and savour. These fine tobaccos are skillfully rolled through a delicate artisanal process that makes their high quality finish a certainty.

Brought to you by acclaimed master blender Jochy Blanco, the La Galera Connecticut Tabaquero Presidente Churchill is a beautiful, mild-bodied Dominican cigar made at Tabacalera Palma. Featuring a flawless Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper draped over Dominican binder and filler, this light churchill is perfect for any time of day, with creamy notes of cedar, almonds and espresso.

On the more smooth end of Jochy Blanco's La Galera line, La Galera Chaveta Connecticut Robusto (5" x 50) is a smooth to medium bodied blend that's handmade in his factory in the Dominican Republic using Dominican Piloto, Criollo '98, and Pelo de Oro fillers, a Corojo binder, and a mellow Connecticut wrapper grown in Ecuador.

Another 90+ rated cigar by Jose “Jochy” Blanco, La Galera Connecticut cigars are homage to the rollers that sit in the roller’s room, or “La Galera” in Spanish. Rolled in Jochy's Tabacalera Palma factory, the factory that launched brands like Aging Room and La Flor Dominicana, La Galera is Jochy’s signature line and a wonderful addition to his portfolio. Mild to medium bodied, the Connecticut gets its name from the Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper that holds the Dominican T-112, Piloto Cubano, and Criollo tobaccos. The blend of tobaccos produces a sweet and creamy smoke, with notes of Cedar and Citrus, that has a hint of pepper on the back of the palette. More than 3 generations in the making, La Galera Connecticut is a welcome addition to the world of Mild-Medium Premium Cigars.

The Habano is a classic wrapper on a staple cigar for a classic company. An authentic Dominican cigar elaborated with the hands of the best rollers of Tabacalera Palma. Blended around an outstandingly flavorful Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, the Dominican grown Corojo binder and filler made up of Piloto Cubano, Criollo 98, and Pelo de Oro, create medium-to-full, attractively consistent and aromatic smoke that envies no other.

Some of the leading brands in the industry utilizes Jochy’s tobaccos grown on his Dominican farms; and some of the finest farms in the Dominican. Brands like La Flor Dominicana, Aging Room are just a few in his long portfolio. Most of what Jochy produced was sold to the European market, that is until now. La Galera is his signature line, and for the first time introduced to the U.S. market.

The La Galera Habano is an authentic Dominican cigar, hand-made by the best rollers of Tabacalera Palma, and it shows the construction is flawless. Blended around an outstandingly flavorful Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with a Dominican grown Corojo binder and filler made up of Piloto Cubano, Criollo 98, and Pelo de Oro from Blanco’s prized Dominican farms. The result is a medium-to-full bodied aromatic blend, a spicy smoke, that deliver rich tobacco flavors that are very well balanced between strength and flavor.

If you like medium to full bodied habano style cigars then this brand is a must try, you will enjoy these smokes, a standout blend for 2016. The Galera Habano comes in a handful of different vitolas, all of which are being sold in boxes of 20 or 21.

Our reserves largely consist of tobacco grown in our farms; however, significant portions of our holdings have come from scouring the world’s best farms to secure collections flushed with potential to mature into something special. In doing so, we’re able to focus solely on crafting blends that deliver the most exceptional quality and experience like La Galera Maduro.

The Maduro is comprised of a rich San Andrés wrapper with delicious Piloto Cubano and Crillo 98 tobacco from Tabacalera Palma’s Jacagua and Gurabo farms. Ultimately, a balanced and pleasant smoke conditioned for the consistent performance the smoker deserves.

The La Galera Maduro is a testament to his focus and patience; creating diverse and unique blends from his archive of reserve tobaccos. The Galera Maduro’s are comprised of a rich, dark San Andres maduro wrapper, with delicious Piloto Cubano and Crillo 98 tobacco from Tabacerla Palma’s Jacagua and Gurabo farms. With a balance of tobacco that gently layers the smoker’s palate with intense yet smooth flavors, La Galera Maduro is what a maduro cigar aspires to be.

If you like medium to full bodied San Andreas maduro style cigars then this brand is a must try, you will enjoy these smokes, a standout blend for 2016. The Galera Habano comes in a handful of different vitolas, all of which are being sold in boxes of 20.

Jochy Palma for some may be a new name in the cigar biz, but Jochy has been around for some time now and has been making and growing tobacco for decades, and continues to run the family business Tabacalera Palma, that was established in 1936.

Some of the leading brands in the industry utilizes Jochy’s tobaccos grown on his Dominican farms; and some of the finest farms in the Dominican. Brands like La Flor Dominicana, Aging Room are just a few in his long portfolio. Most of what Jochy produced was sold to the European market, that is until now. La Galera is his signature line, and for the first time introduced to the U.S. market.

La Galera has done a great job of capturing the attention of smokers everywhere with their delicious, expertly constructed premium cigars. The La Galera Maduro Vitola No. 1 may grab your attention for another reason -- its size. This stout little robusto looks harmless enough, but don't be fooled; it will burn longer than you anticipate, and probably packs more strength, too! On the outside you'll find a Mexican San Andres wrapper paired with a Dominican binder and two different Dominican fillers that all come together to provide rich, full-bodied notes of cocoa, leather and earth. If you firmly believe that "size matters", try one of these immediately.