La Galera Connecticut

Price range: $5.99 through $10.99

Smooth. Harmonious. Endlessly inviting.

The La Galera Connecticut has been part of founder Jocy Blanco’s core lineup since the brand’s debut in 2016 and has earned its place as one of the most consistently celebrated mild-to-medium cigars in the humidor. An Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Dominican Piloto Cubano binder and Dominican Criollo ’98 filler delivers a refined, balanced profile with notes of sweet cream, cedar, citrus, almond, and espresso, finishing with a mild pepper tail that keeps things interesting to the very end. Rated 90 by Cigar Aficionado.

Available in three vitolas — sold as singles.

Description

The La Galera Connecticut debuted in 2016 as part of founder Jocy Blanco’s initial core line.

The blend is medium to mild, and has become a highly rated part of La Galera’s portfolio, with tasting notes ranging from sweet, creamy, cedar, citrus, almond, and espresso, and mild pepper back end.

” Smooth and harmonious-this is the welcoming first touching of Dominican mastery. Perfectly balanced, endlessly inviting.”

The Cepo rated 90 in Cigar Aficiando

The Presidente  rated 87 on Halfwheel

  • Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
  • Binder: Dominican Piloto Cubano
  • Filler: Dominican Criollo ’98

Sold as singles

Packaged in 20 count boxes

This cigar is available in three vitolas:

  • Cepo (Pigtailed Corona) | 5 X 38
  • Pilone (Short Gordo) | 5.5 X 60
  • Presidente (Churchill) | 7.25 X 50

 

This is the cigar you reach for on a slow morning with a light roast coffee, a weekend brunch with a mimosa, or any moment that calls for something refined without being demanding. For more pairing ideas, visit our Cigar Pairing Guide. And if you want to explore the fuller side of the La Galera portfolio, the La Galera 1936 Box Pressed offers a bolder, richer expression from the same house.