La Palina
1948
La Palina 1948 is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuador (Sumatra) wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7 × 52.
- Maker
- La Palina
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Sumatra)
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 52 to 7 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Palina 1948 uses an Ecuador (Sumatra) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLa Palina 1948 questions
What does La Palina 1948 taste like?
La Palina 1948 uses an Ecuador (Sumatra) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Palina 1948?
La Palina 1948 is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Palina 1948 good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is La Palina 1948 made?
La Palina 1948 is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Palina 1948 use?
La Palina 1948 uses an Ecuador (Sumatra) wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Palina 1948 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Diadema (6 × 46), Robusto (5 × 52), Toro (6 × 52) and Churchill (7 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Palina 1948?
For a 6-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 Palina 1948?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Palina 1948?
Cigars with a similar build include Oliva Flor de Oliva, José Martí and Brick House Habano. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.