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Core Line
La Palina Classic
The value-forward core - Connecticut, Natural, Maduro, and Rosado - in robusto through gordo. The easy entry into the brand.
Wholesale La Palina cigars - distributed by MDC.
La Palina was founded by Samuel Paley in 1896 and revived a century later by his grandson Bill Paley, pairing genuine American cigar heritage with modern production across several countries. MDC stocks the La Palina catalog in depth, from the Classic series to Mr. Sam.
Years in La Palina Rotation
14+
14 years·Trusted by Four Seasons, The Broadmoor, Caesars Entertainment
MDC + La Palina
Why MDC stocks La Palina
La Palina has a story most brands would kill for: founded by Samuel Paley in 1896, the cigar company that seeded the family fortune behind CBS, then brought back to life by his grandson Bill Paley. That history is on every band, and it gives staff an easy, true story to tell at the counter.
MDC carries 49 active La Palina SKUs across its lines. The Classic series covers four wrappers at a friendly price, the color-label range (Black, Blue, Bronze, Silver, White) steps through distinct profiles, and Mr. Sam - named for the founder - anchors the premium end alongside the Goldie series.
“La Palina is in our standing rotation because the accounts we serve - from casinos to cigar bars - sell through it consistently. That's the only reason a brand stays on our line card.”
Core Line-up
La Palina blends MDC distributes
Not every SKU in the La Palina catalog is in our standing rotation - we curate to what actually moves at retail. These are the core lines we keep in depth.
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Core Line
Black Label
The dark, fuller-bodied crowd-pleaser of the label series - a consistent lounge seller.
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Core Line
Blue Label + Bronze Label
Mid-tier blends with strong reviews, filling the medium slots between Classic and the premium lines.
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Core Line
Mr. Sam
The tribute to founder Samuel Paley - a refined, boutique-made premium in corona through toro.
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Core Line
Goldie
The celebrated small-batch series - an elegant, top-shelf pick when in stock.
Venue Fit
Which venues stock La Palina
La Palina is a hospitality natural: hotel bars, private clubs, and steakhouses get a brand with a true American heritage story and a polished look that sits well beside top-shelf spirits. The Classic series gives liquor stores and golf shops a rated, recognizable cigar at an accessible price, while Mr. Sam and Goldie give lounges a premium recommendation with substance behind it. The catalog spans mellow Connecticut through fuller Black Label profiles, so one brand can cover a small humidor's whole range.
The retail margin math for La Palina
MDC's active La Palina SKUs run roughly $123-$296 per box wholesale, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. The Classic series holds down the accessible end of that range in 20-count boxes, and the premium lines carry the per-stick prices their small-batch positioning supports.
How to build a La Palina program with MDC
The MDC approach to any brand is the same: start with a curated core rotation sized to your venue, prove sell-through, then layer in deeper SKU coverage as the account matures. For a typical hospitality account, a La Palina program begins with 2–3 vitolas across 40–60 cigars of opening depth, paired with the other brands that complement your overall humidor structure.
Because La Palina is one of the core workhorse brands in the category, it's almost always part of the MDC opening-proposal for any new account - the exact SKUs and depth vary by whether you're running a bar-led hospitality program, a dedicated cigar lounge, or a pro-shop display. Your rep builds the proposal fast once you apply, with real numbers keyed to your venue.
Related wholesale brands + programs
Other brands frequently paired with La Palina in MDC programs: Ferio Tego , Illusione , Caldwell , Ashton . For the complete list of brands MDC distributes, see the wholesale cigar brands index. For the programs each brand fits - hospitality, retail, cigar bar - see Cigars for Hospitality and Cigars for Retail.
Wholesale FAQ
Buying La Palina wholesale - common questions.
Who is the wholesale distributor for La Palina cigars?
MDC Wholesale Cigars distributes La Palina to licensed venues and retailers nationwide - casinos, hotels, steakhouses, golf shops, liquor stores, and cigar bars. La Palina has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years.
How do I buy La Palina cigars wholesale?
Apply for an MDC wholesale account - it starts with a short qualification form. Once you're approved, your rep builds a curated first order with La Palina SKUs matched to your venue. Most new accounts get their first shipment within a week of approval.
How much do La Palina cigars cost wholesale?
Most premium boxes run roughly $80-$300 wholesale depending on the line and vitola, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. Your exact La Palina pricing depends on your account and order size - your rep quotes real numbers before you commit to anything.
Can I return La Palina cigars that don't sell?
Yes. Every MDC order is backed by our no-risk exchange: if a La Palina SKU doesn't move for your crowd, we swap it for one that will. Cigar orders over $1,000 ship free.
Ready to Stock La Palina?
Open an MDC account. We'll tell you where La Palina fits in your rotation.
Apply to open an MDC account. We'll look at your venue profile, your existing rotation (if any), and tell you exactly what a La Palina program should look like on your floor - opening SKUs, depth, price points, and how it pairs with the rest of your humidor.
Cost of Waiting
Every month without La Palina on your shelf is margin your competitors are collecting. Your rep can have it in your first shipment within a week of approval.
We only take 4 new accounts a month
4 spots open for July
P.S. La Palina has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years. If MDC can help your business, we can get you into a first shipment within a week of qualifying.