La Palina
Black Label
La Palina Black Label is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Brazilian Bahiano wrapper; Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- La Palina
- Wrapper
- Brazilian Bahiano
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Dominican
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5½ × 50 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for La Palina Black Label yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-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.
- 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 Black Label questions
How strong is La Palina Black Label?
La Palina Black Label 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 Palina Black Label 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 Palina Black Label made?
La Palina Black Label is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Palina Black Label use?
La Palina Black Label uses a Brazilian Bahiano wrapper, with Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Palina Black Label come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Palina Black Label?
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.