Punch Platinos RE India 2009 SSR

[Habana Mike]

So this one has been haunting my humidor for a few years now. Smoked one shortly after release and while it was OK it didn't terribly impress.

This one started off with a bang.

Rich and flavorful, medium strength but very full-bodied.

Earthy, bitter chocolate, oily mouthfeel.

Perfect burn, solid ash and a draw with just the right resistance for me.

Flavors came and went, currants, walnut, hints of stable time to time. Richer and earthier the further into it I got.

The cigar was quite complex and evolved nicely over the 2 1/2 hour smoking time.

Fantastic smoke. Quite the change after almost 10 years!

 

[99call]

Good on you dude. Always wondered about these. Nice review

[Derboesekoenig]

Wow an Indian release? Cannot imagine how much they're worth now. Flavors sound amazing. I'm def a punch fan, but haven't tried anything with a lot of age on it

[Stump89]

I had an opportunity to grab half a box of these a while back but didnt pull the trigger. Kicking myself for not.  Nice review!

[canadianbeaver]

Love these! Have had many, including the box, but not the whole box. Your review is as I remember. Special and great to smoke with FOH in Toronto as I recall.

CB

[Optic101]

Nice one

[zeedubbya]

Nice review Mike—have been halfheartedly hunting couple of these for awhile now.  This review might accelerate my search a bit.  Thanks!

[Raskol]

Simple & Nice review.....Thank You!