La Galera 1936 Box Pressed
Price range: $11.49 through $13.99
Eighty years of legacy. Seven years of preparation. One exceptional cigar.
The La Galera 1936 Box Pressed was launched in 2016 to mark the 80th anniversary of Tabacalera Palma — the Dominican factory founded in 1936 by Jose Arnaldo Blanco II and carried forward by his son, Jochy Blanco. The blend took over seven years to develop, with Blanco setting aside specific tobaccos for the project as far back as 2009. A dark Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over Dominican Criollo ’98 binder and a two-leaf Dominican filler blend. Rated 90 by Cigar Aficionado. Named to Cigar Snob Magazine’s Top 25 in both 2017 and 2019.
Available in three box pressed vitolas — sold as singles.
Description
The 1936 Box Pressed was launched in 2016 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Jochy Blanco’s factory, Tabacalera Palma, which was founded in 1936 by his father, Jose Arnaldo Blanco II.
The blend took over seven years to develop, with Blanco setting aside various tobaccos for the project starting as far back as 2009.
“Celebrating craftsmanship since 1936. The iconic box-pressed shape reflects nearly a century of discipline and pride.”
No. 23 on the “Top 25 Cigars of 2017” in Cigar Snob Magazine
No. 20 on the “Top 25 Cigars of 2019” in Cigar Snob Magazine
No. 22 on the “Top 25 Cigars of 2019” 0n Cigar Journal
The Cabeza rated 90 in Cigar Aficionado
The Churchill rated 89 in Cigar Aficionado
- Wrapper: Dark Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder: Dominican Criollo 98
- Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Dominican Criollo 98
Sold as singles
Packaged in 21 count boxes
This cigar is available in three vitolas:
- Chaveta (Box Pressed Robusto) | 5 X 50
- El Lector (Box Pressed Toro) | 6 X 54
- Cabeza (Box Pressed Churchill) | 7 1/4 X 50
If you want to explore the full La Galera portfolio, the La Galera Connecticut offers a lighter, creamier entry point into the brand, and the La Galera Imperial Jade brings a rare African Cameroon wrapper and a distinct character all its own. For pairing ideas, visit our Cigar Pairing Guide — a dark Ecuadorian Habano with aged Dominican tobacco pairs beautifully with an aged bourbon, a peaty single malt, or a rich dark roast coffee.
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