Sam Paley founded La Palina cigars in 1896, and "Mr. Sam" was the moniker bestowed upon him by the workers in his factory. La Palina's Mr. Sam is rolled at the famed El Titan de Bronze factory in Miami, Florida (a gem of a factory right in the heart of Calle Ocho and a must-visit destination for cigar smokers). A dark Ecuadorian wrapper surrounds a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan filler, creating a beautifully crafted blend that is rich with flavor.