La Galera Maduro Chaveta

It is under a Mexican wrapper from San Andrés that Jochy Blanco has some wonderful surprises in store for us with this Maduro range. The blend comes mainly from tobaccos selected from the reserves of La Galera in Palma, Dominican Republic. However, there are also a few other gems unearthed by the master blender during his travels in search of the best tobaccos in the world.

A cigar that might be thought to be very powerful because of its dark wrapper, but whose blend is so skilfully mastered that the aromas of the undergrowth are perfectly balanced with the warm spices of the wrapper.

A cigar to be savoured slowly while observing the beautiful light ash that forms evenly until it falls in compact chunks to the floor.

Dominican Republic

Mexico, Dominican Republic

12.5

Peated whisky

Robusto

undergrowth

Tasting menu

Notes

The San Andrés cape releases a few peppery notes that tickle the nose as soon as it is lit. These are followed by beautiful flavours of undergrowth and moss. The last third brings us a hint of cocoa and warm earth.

The cigar anecdote

Always on the hunt for the finest tobaccos, Jochy Blanco travels the world, visiting one tobacco factory after another in search of new flavours to add to his creations.

About La Galera

La Galera is the heart of a cigar factory. It is here that the master blenders work their magic, transforming raw tobacco into exceptional cigars.

José “Jochy” Arnaldo Blanco comes from one of those families who have dedicated their lives to tobacco farming and cigar-making. For the Blancos, the story began with Jochy’s great-grandfather, who was already cultivating tobacco fields.

After rolling cigars for other major brands for years, Jochy’s father decided it was time for his family to start producing their own cigars. Tabacalera Palma has now been producing its own cigars for two generations, proudly rolled by the factory’s 400 or so employees.