Punch at the top of their game.
An industry leader in innovative, high-end tobacco blending for 175 years, Punch remains one of the most recognizable brands in the biz. Once the face of the Cuban cigar market, Punch found a new home in Honduras in 1969 with the nationalization of Cuba, and they have been refining their craft ever since. Their newest release may be their proudest, tastiest work of art to date.
Dubbed Punch Signature, a combination of rare and extremely refined tobaccos are at play. At first glance, you are met with a spotless Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper leaf with an updated and eye-catching white and black-colored Punch band. Lying just beneath is a feisty, one-of-a-kind Nicaraguan binder cloaking vintage long-fillers from lush growing regions in the Dominican and Nicaragua. Rich, full-bodied notes of aromatic spice, cedar, and leather, along with a slight cinnamon nuance all enter the fray giving way to a complex blend with unwavering balance.
Punch Signature also received an impressive 91-rating noting: "Bold impressions of smoked meat, leather and mesquite are elegantly interwoven with sweet touches of dried stone fruits, caramel and a raw cocoa bean finish."
Aged 5mo. Burn a bit uneven, draw excellent. Bold and spicy with flavors of cedar,oak, pepper, chocolate and espresso. Paired great with a jack and diet coke
Aged 4mo. Burn wavy draw good. Spicy peppery kick for 1st inch. Then mostly cedar and leather with a subtle sweetness. Overall smooth and enjoyable.
"Bold impressions of smoked meat, leather and mesquite are elegantly interwoven with sweet touches of dried stone fruits, caramel and a raw cocoa bean finish."
My WhistlePig 10 is better. Good smoke, harder draw than I’d like. Initial burn had great aroma but now can’t taste it.
Awesome burn and flavor. I will definitely get these again, especially for the price.