La Palina
KB Series
La Palina KB Series is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L.. It pairs Honduras (Corojo) wrapper; Honduras (Double Criollo) binder; Nicaragua (Corojo & Criollo) filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4¼ × 40 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- La Palina
- Wrapper
- Honduras (Corojo)
- Binder
- Honduras (Double Criollo)
- Filler
- Nicaragua (Corojo & Criollo)
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L.
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 4¼ × 40 to 6 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Palina KB Series uses a Honduras (Corojo) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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: rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLa Palina KB Series questions
What does La Palina KB Series taste like?
La Palina KB Series uses a Honduras (Corojo) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 KB Series?
La Palina KB Series is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Palina KB Series 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 KB Series made?
La Palina KB Series is made in Honduras at Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L., according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Palina KB Series use?
La Palina KB Series uses a Honduras (Corojo) wrapper over a Honduras (Double Criollo) binder, with Nicaragua (Corojo & Criollo) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Palina KB Series come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Part One (4¼ × 40), Part Two (6 × 40), Part Three (5 × 52) and Part Four (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Palina KB Series?
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 KB Series?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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 Palina KB Series?
Cigars with a similar build include CLE Corojo, Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Corojo and Gran Habano La Conquista. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.