Family Series Pasha 7 x 50 Pasha was the family nickname for William S.

. Paley, the father of La Palina owner Bill Paley. William S. Paley was founder and Chairman of CBS. This big cigar is constructed using a Costa Rican wrapper and binder, with filler from Honduras and Nicaragua; the foot of the cigar is left unfinished. A mild to medium bodied smoke, the Pasha is a creamy and balanced blend with hints of spice and sweetness.

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El Diario Torpedo 6.125 x 52 At first sight, the silky deep brown wrapper with the sweet smell of tobacco is apparent. The draw opens up as the cigar is smoked, and is impacted on the cut given the torpedo cap. The rich flavors of sweet tobacco intertwine with black pepper at the head of the cigar, making it both sweet and spicy. A Honduran Rosado wrapper surrounds a double binder from Honduras, and Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo filler. Medium bodied, this is made to be an everyday cigar.

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El Diario Robusto 5 x 52

The Robusto size El Diario has a great draw and fantastic aroma. A subtle hint of vanilla merges with wood and raisin. Medium bodied with some power, this cigar burns slowly and packs complex flavor. The blend is the same as the torpedo, with Honduran Rosado wrapper, a double Honduran binder, and Corojo and Criollo filler from Nicaragua.

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