La Palina
Number Series LP1
La Palina Number Series LP1 is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Costa Rican binder; Nicaraguan, Honduran filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4½ × 44 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- La Palina
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Costa Rican
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Honduran
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 4½ × 44 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 bringsLa Palina Number Series LP1 uses an Ecuadorian 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 Number Series LP1 questions
What does La Palina Number Series LP1 taste like?
La Palina Number Series LP1 uses an Ecuadorian 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 Number Series LP1?
La Palina Number Series LP1 is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Palina Number Series LP1 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 Number Series LP1 made?
La Palina Number Series LP1 is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Palina Number Series LP1 use?
La Palina Number Series LP1 uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Costa Rican binder, with Nicaraguan, Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Palina Number Series LP1 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Petit Corona (4½ × 44), 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 Number Series LP1?
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 Number Series LP1?
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 Number Series LP1?
Cigars with a similar build include José Martí, Brick House Habano and Quorum Classic. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.