This torpedo-shaped gem from La Galera combines Dominican fire with Connecticut sophistication. Measuring 6⅛"x52, the Cortador Torpedo comes in boxes of 20 priced at $154.26. Jochy Blanco's team wraps Dominican T-112/Piloto Cubano/Criollo binders in a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf - think of it as morning coffee's best friend.
Cold draw brings sweet hay notes. Initial puffs release creamy almond butter through the nose, with faint honey lingering on the lips. The burn line stays razor-sharp despite the tapered head.
White pepper sparks dance across the tongue around the 30-minute mark. Dominant cashew flavors emerge, supported by cedar planks. Retrohale reveals subtle jasmine undertones.
Mineral accents surface at the band point. The body intensifies to medium strength - not quite nicotine punch, but demands slower pacing. Lingering aftertaste mixes melted butter with damp earth.
Rolled at Tabacalera Palma in Dominican Republic's Cibao Valley, this blend showcases Jochy Blanco's soil mastery. Ecuadorian wrapper leaves mature under Andean mists, while Dominican fillers soak up volcanic soil nutrients during 5-month fermentations.
