The La Galera Maduro Cortador Torpedo delivers a Dominican smoking experience packed in a 6 1/8" x52 figurado format. This box-pressed torpedo carries 20 cigars per bundle at $165.29, offering earthy tones and sweet surprises under its Mexican San Andrés cloak. I found the blend of Piloto Cubano and Criollo 98 tobaccos from Tabacalera Palma's farms creates an evolving profile that keeps your taste buds alert without overwhelming nicotine punch.
Key Specs
- Brand: La Galera Cigars
- Price Point: $8.26 per cigar (Box of 20)
- Format: Box-pressed torpedo
- Dimensions: 6 1/8" length × 52 ring gauge
- Wrapper Origin: Mexican San Andrés
- Strength Level: Medium-Full (3.8/5)
Burn Experience
Start (First Inch)
The cold draw brings damp earth and molasses notes. Upon ignition, I noticed:
- Thick smoke output with medium density
- Immediate black coffee bitterness on the tongue
- Wafting cedar aroma with slight pepper tingle
- Ash holds firm for 1.5" before first drop
Middle Third
At the burn midpoint, the flavors shift dramatically:
- Earthy core develops licorice sweetness
- Cocoa powder emerges alongside charred oak
- Retrohale shows roasted almond intensity
- Burn line requires one minor correction
Final Third
The tapered head intensifies flavors without heat:
- Burnt caramel dominates the palate
- Distinct mineral note akin to slate emerges
- Nicotine strength peaks at mild dizziness
- Last puffs leave leathery aftertaste
Comparable Options
- Arturo Fuente Hemingway Maduro6" × 47 - Coffee bean sweetness & creamier texture
- EPC La Historia5 1/2" × 54 - Deeper cocoa notes, heavier nicotine hit
- Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill7" × 49 - Similar earth tones, brighter finish
- Romeo San Andrés Toro6" × 54 - Comparable wrapper, sweeter profile
