Meet the La Galera 1936 Box Pressed Cortador Torpedo - a Dominican puncher wearing its box-pressed figurado shape like a tailored suit. This 6⅛" torpedo packs 52 rings of Dominican-grown fire under an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. At around $10 per stick in 21-count boxes, it's positioned as a mid-range luxury with Jochy Blanco's stamp of approval.
The cold draw teases sweet hay. Lighting reveals black pepper sparkles across the tongue while cedar planks smolder in the background. Construction earns early points - tight ash holds for 1.5" despite the box-press angles.
Dominican filler tobaccos flex at the 20-minute mark. Cocoa powder mixes with roasted coffee beans, while a sneaky creaminess prevents the profile from going full dark side. Smoke output remains moderate but flavorful.
Entering the last third, earthy notes of damp soil and charred oak emerge. Watch for nicotine buildup after the 50-minute mark - the final inch packs a dizzying punch better suited to seasoned smokers.
Rolled in Tabacalera Palma's Santiago factory, this blend marries Dominican Criollo binder with Cibao Valley fillers aged up to 2 years. The Ecuadorian wrapper's oil content gives the torpedo its signature slow burn - expect 70+ minutes if properly nursed.
