La Galera
Habano
La Galera Habano is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Palma. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican Piloto Cubano + Criollo '98 filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 8 × 60.
- Maker
- La Galera
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican Piloto Cubano + Criollo '98
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Palma
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 8 · 5 × 50 to 8 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Galera Habano 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 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-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
8 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLa Galera Habano questions
What does La Galera Habano taste like?
La Galera Habano 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 Habano?
La Galera Habano is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is La Galera Habano 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 Habano made?
La Galera Habano is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Palma, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Galera Habano use?
La Galera Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Dominican 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 Habano come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Perillas (Lancero) (7¼ × 38), Bonchero (No. 4) (5½ × 42), Tabaquero (Churchill) (7 × 48), Chaveta (Robusto) (5 × 50), Cortador (Torpedo) (6¼ × 52), El Lector (Toro) (6 × 54), Pilones (Gordo) (6¼ × 60) and Coloso (8 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Galera Habano?
For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 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 Habano?
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 Habano?
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.