La Galera Connecticut, Where the Magic Happens

La Galera Connecticut, Where the Magic Happens

Today, I will be switching up the gears a bit. I will be kicking off a series of blogs on the cigar brand La Galera. I’m pretty excited about where this ride takes me and the buzz on these sticks has been positive. So, without further ado, let’s get this party started. First things first, a little info on La Galera. José “Jochy” Arnaldo III, a member of the 3rd generation to bare that name, became part of the 4th generation in the family business Tabacalera Palma established in 1925. Jochy, the now CEO of Tabacalera, launched the La Galera brand in 2016. The name “La Galera” refers to the room of rollers, where the magic happens. Cigar smokers benefit immensely from the skill of these folks, so there’s no wonder why a dedication brand is in order. La Galera has several blends, and today I’m working with the Connecticut Robusto. The Connecticut Ecuador wrapper is a beautiful golden brown, little to no veins with a classy band showing the brand and company. The cold draw is a sweet cream, oak and cedar. The notes off the foot is cedar and soft cream. About an inch in, I’ve got a nice blend of cedar, cream, soft pepper and hints of orange peels in the background. The retrohale is a very pleasant combination of citrus and spice, very tasty. The mid section continues, with the pepper inching up ever so slightly. The finish on this stick is really smooth and delicious, it’s like a cream with hint of vanilla. In the final third, the cream lays off a bit leaving a rich cedar taste with just a bit of bite. The final puffs were pleasant with no bitterness at the end. The La Galera Connecticut smokes at a mild body, the draw was great and had no burn issues. The verdict on this stick, I’d say is delicious. The price point on this stick is amazing for the taste. Coming in around $5+ a stick makes this a great deal for those of you looking to put something light in your arsenal. If you’re looking for a great morning stick or if you like to stay away from the powerhouse monsters of the cigar world, the La Galera Connecticut is the way to go. So stock up and enjoy the good life…

– David Harvey