Toro

Fans of Jose “Jochy” Blanco and his La Galera cigars are going to love this sampler. It is like a greatest hits album. If you haven’t had the pleasure of smoking one of Blanco’s creations, then consider this sampler your starter kit. Either way, this exclusive 10-cigar sampler is your ticket to some of the finest cigars made by this globally recognized cigar crafter. Each sampler comes with the following: • Two (2) each La Galera Connecticut El Lector  (6" * 54) – a mild to medium-bodied cigar featuring a gorgeous golden brown Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. • Two (2) each La Galera 1936 Box Pressed El Lector (6" * 54) – a medium to full-bodied box-pressed cigar featuring a striking dark brown Ecuadorian Habano wrapper.  • One (1) each La Galera Imperial Jade  (6" * 52) –  it sports a hard-to-get African-grown Cameroon wrapper, which is valued for its smoothness, beauty, and flavor.  • One (1) each La Galera Anemoi (6"3/8 * 52) –  a medium to full-bodied cigar that features a reddish, oily USA Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper.  • Two (2) each La Galera Maduro El Lector (6" * 54) –  a full-bodied treat featuring a chocolate brown Mexican San Andres wrapper. This cigar will leave you enamored with its bold sweetness and rich finish. • Two (2) each La Galera Habano El Lector (6" * 54) –  its coppery Ecuadorian Habano wrapper will impress you all the way to the very last puff.  All ten cigars are tucked in a beautifully designed box, which depicts a painting that hangs in Jochy’s office. The painting is an homage to the Lector, whose job was to read the newspaper or a novel to the rollers and bunchers who worked in the cigar factory’s gallery. 

Chinese zodiac releases have become a familiar lane in the premium cigar world, with many brands using the annual cycle to showcase limited blends and distinctive packaging. For 2026, La Galera returns to that space with its own Year of the Horse release, marking a notable moment for the brand as it joins a category often dominated by larger names.La Galera’s roots are firmly Dominican, drawing on generations of tobacco growing and blending through the Jochy Blanco family. Known for blends that highlight Dominican character, The Year of the Horse pushes the boundaries a little bit, utilizing a Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper over a Dominican olor binder and four Dominican fillers: criollo 98, olor, pelo de oro, and piloto Cubano seed. That blend gives the cigar a richer, darker edge than a typical Dominican profile. The Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper adds depth and natural sweetness, while the Dominican olor binder keeps everything structured and aromatic. The mix of Criollo 98, Olor, Pelo de Oro, and Piloto Cubano fillers brings balance. Earthy, slightly spicy, and smooth notes work in harmony to create a layered flavor that tastes full without becoming heavy. Pick up this limited edition stick while you can.