La Galera
1936 Box Pressed
La Galera 1936 Box Pressed is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Palma. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Dominican Criollo '98 binder; Dominican Piloto Cubano + Criollo '98 filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7¼ × 50.
- Maker
- La Galera
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Dominican Criollo '98
- Filler
- Dominican Piloto Cubano + Criollo '98
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Palma
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 50 to 7¼ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Galera 1936 Box Pressed uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6.125-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLa Galera 1936 Box Pressed questions
What does La Galera 1936 Box Pressed taste like?
La Galera 1936 Box Pressed uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is La Galera 1936 Box Pressed?
La Galera 1936 Box Pressed is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is La Galera 1936 Box Pressed good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is La Galera 1936 Box Pressed made?
La Galera 1936 Box Pressed is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Palma, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Galera 1936 Box Pressed use?
La Galera 1936 Box Pressed uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Dominican Criollo '98 binder, with Dominican Piloto Cubano + Criollo '98 filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Galera 1936 Box Pressed come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Pegador (5½ × 46), Chaveta (Robusto) (5 × 50), Churchill (7¼ × 50), Cortador (6⅛ × 52), El Lector (6 × 54) and Pilon (6¼ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Galera 1936 Box Pressed?
For a 6.125-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with La Galera 1936 Box Pressed?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to La Galera 1936 Box Pressed?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Escurio, Crux Cigars Guild and Macanudo Inspirado Red. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.