The La Galera Habano Cortador Torpedo rolls into the humidor with a striking copper-hued Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, packing 6 1/4 inches of Dominican magic in its figurado shape. This box-pressed torpedo comes 21 to a box at around $8.50 per stick, offering medium-full strength through its blend of Piloto Cubano, Criollo 98 and Pelo de Oro tobaccos. The seamless triple cap cuts cleanly, revealing a draw that starts slightly tight before opening up like Dominican countryside.
Cold draw brings damp earth and molasses. Initial puffs deliver roasted almonds with white pepper retrohale - typical Habano spice but dialed down. Ash holds strong in 1" segments. Burn line needs minor corrections despite dry-boxing.
Core flavors shift to leather-bound books and cashew butter around the 30-minute mark. Retrohale introduces black coffee bitterness that pairs beautifully with sweet tea. Smoke output increases noticeably - keep ashtray close.
Last third amps up the nicotine with charred hickory notes. Occasional tar buildup requires purging. Savory umami emerges surprisingly, reminiscent of soy-marinated beef. Best stopped at 1.5" nub unless you enjoy kissing campfires.
Rolled in Tamboril under Jochy Blanco's supervision, this Dominican puro sources wrapper leaf from Ecuador's volcanic Andean slopes. The blend showcases three Dominican-grown varietals aged in local pilones - a nod to traditional Caribbean curing methods. Unlike Nicaraguan counterparts, uses zero ligero leaves for its approachable strength.
