La Galera 1936 Box-pressed Half Corona

The La Galera 1936 Box-Pressed Half Corona is a compact, premium cigar from the Dominican Republic, designed for aficionados who wish to enjoy an intense and complex smoking experience in a short space of time. It is hand-rolled at the renowned Tabacalera Palma and impresses with its distinctive box-pressed shape and its full-bodied, aromatic profile. The Half Corona offers the series’ characteristic flavour profile in a shorter format with concentrated aromas.

La Galera 1936 Box-Pressed Half Corona

• Wrapper: San Andrés (Mexico) – dark, oily and aromatic
• Binder: Dominican Criollo
• Filler: Selected Dominican tobaccos from Jochy Blanco’s own plantations
• Format: Half Corona (Box-pressed, 3 1/2" x 46)
• Flavour profile: Strong and full-bodied with notes of dark chocolate, espresso, leather, pepper and a subtle sweetness

Tasting notes

Cigar exterior: Dark brown, slightly oily San Andrés wrapper with fine veining and a compact box-pressed shape
Cigar interior: 100% Dominican filler tobaccos, carefully fermented and hand-rolled at Tabacalera Palma
Smoke: Creamy, rich and robust with a full body despite its short length
Flavour: Opens with espresso and dark chocolate, followed by leather, pepper and nuts in the middle, finishing with earthy and slightly sweet notes
Burn: Even burn, firm ash and perfect draw resistance throughout the entire smoking time of around 30–45 minutes

La Galera Cigars

La Galera is a brand created by José “Jochy” Blanco, one of the most respected tobacco producers in the Dominican Republic. At his Tabacalera Palma, he combines decades of experience with a passion for tobacco and precision in production. The La Galera 1936 Box Pressed Half Corona pays homage to the year the factory was founded and offers a concentrated smoking experience for aficionados who appreciate full-bodied and complex blends.