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La Palina

Blue Label

La Palina Blue Label is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 6½ × 52.

Maker
La Palina
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
medium
Sizes
3 · 5½ × 50 to 6½ × 52

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for La Palina Blue 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

La Palina Blue Label questions

How strong is La Palina Blue Label?

La Palina Blue Label is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is La Palina Blue Label 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 Blue Label made?

La Palina Blue Label is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What sizes does La Palina Blue Label come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 50), Toro (6½ × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke La Palina Blue 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.