La Galera Maduro Chaveta Robusto Cigar – Single

Crafted by José "Jochy" Blanco at Tabacalera Palma, the La Galera Maduro Chaveta Robusto uses a 5x50 figurado format with a dark brown Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper. The blend combines a Dominican Piloto Cubano binder with filler tobaccos from Cibao Valley-grown Dominican Criollo '98 and Piloto Cubano leaves.

Flavor Profile

This Dominican cigar opens with dominant cocoa and earth notes, transitioning through these key phases:

• Initial: Dark chocolate, espresso, black pepper
• Mid-section: Molasses sweetness, toasted almonds, earthy undertones
• Final third: Oak, leather, caramel with cinnamon undertones

Performance Characteristics

The La Galera Maduro Chaveta Robusto maintains a razor-sharp burn line with dense ash formation. Its open draw produces medium to full-bodied smoke output, requiring no relights when stored at 65-68% humidity.

Pairing Recommendations

• Aged bourbon with caramel notes
• Dark roasted coffee varieties
• Full-bodied rum aged 8+ years