La Galera 1936 Boxed Pressed Pilon

The La Galera 1936 Box-Pressed Pilón is an expressive premium cigar from the Dominican Republic, aimed at aficionados who appreciate complex and full-bodied blends. It is handcrafted at the renowned Tabacalera Palma and impresses with its distinctive box-pressed shape and its intense, full-bodied bouquet. The Pilón showcases the series’ characteristic profile in a larger format, making it even more well-rounded and long-lasting.

La Galera 1936 Box-Pressed Pilón

• Wrapper: San Andrés (Mexico) – dark, oily and aromatic
• Binder: Dominican Criollo
• Filler: Selected Dominican tobaccos from Jochy Blanco’s own plantations
• Format: Pilón (box-pressed, 6 1/4" x 52)
• Flavour profile: Full-bodied and robust 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 distinctive box-pressed shape
Cigar interior: 100% Dominican filler tobaccos, carefully fermented and hand-rolled at Tabacalera Palma
Smoke: Rich, creamy and full-bodied with a dense texture
Flavour: Spicy opening with cocoa and espresso, followed by leather, nuts and black pepper in the middle, finishing earthy and slightly sweet
Burn: Very even burn, stable ash and perfect draw resistance throughout the entire smoking experience

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 craftsmanship. The La Galera 1936 Box Pressed Pilón pays homage to the year the factory was founded and embodies depth, character and tradition – a cigar for connoisseurs who appreciate full-bodied and complex blends.