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La Palina

Mr. Sam

La Palina Mr. Sam is a medium strength cigar made in United States. It pairs Ecuadorian Colorado wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 4¾ × 54 to 6 × 50.

Maker
La Palina
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Colorado
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
United States
Strength
medium
Sizes
2 · 4¾ × 54 to 6 × 50

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 Mr. Sam 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

2 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

La Palina Mr. Sam questions

How strong is La Palina Mr. Sam?

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

Is La Palina Mr. Sam 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 Mr. Sam made?

La Palina Mr. Sam is made in United States, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does La Palina Mr. Sam use?

La Palina Mr. Sam uses an Ecuadorian Colorado wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does La Palina Mr. Sam come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Toro (6 × 50) and Robusto (4¾ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke La Palina Mr. Sam?

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.