La Galera
Maduro
La Galera Maduro is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Palma. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Dominican Piloto Cubano binder; Dominican Piloto Cubano + Criollo '98 filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 3½ × 50 to 8 × 60.
- Maker
- La Galera
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres
- Binder
- Dominican Piloto Cubano
- Filler
- Dominican Piloto Cubano + Criollo '98
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Palma
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 8 · 3½ × 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 Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 Maduro questions
What does La Galera Maduro taste like?
La Galera Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Maduro?
La Galera Maduro is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is La Galera Maduro 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 Maduro made?
La Galera Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Palma, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Galera Maduro use?
La Galera Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over a Dominican Piloto Cubano 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 Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Pegador (Corona Gorda) (6 × 46), Vitola No.1 (3½ × 50), Chaveta (Robusto) (5 × 50), Presidente (Churchill) (7¼ × 50), Cortador (Torpedo) (6⅛ × 52), 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 Maduro?
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 Maduro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Kristoff Pistoff Kristoff, La Flor Dominicana 1994 and Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.