Punch Punch GUT ABR 13 (PQDRW)

[joeypots]

I've long been a fan of the Corona Gorda, or what ever else the 4X 5.6" viola is called and try to stay stocked with the Marca that is smoking best at any given time. EI#1s, Mag46s, Siglo IVs, and the PP are commonly available now so it's not too hard to sort through recommendations to get regular production cigars that are smoking well. There used to be loads of this vitola, I think Punch made 3 when I started smoking Cuban cigars. They came in 50 cabs too. WTF, I bemoan the loss of the 50 cab, but that's another subject. Another aside, the old Super Selection #2s were the bomb even if they took a very long time to come around. Sunday afternoon's cigar, PP, GUT ABR 13,  was exactly the cigar I needed for a smoke that was hampered by the tail end of a wicked sinus infection that has been an absolute bitch for about 15 days. Strong enough to have flavor cut through any residual olfactory disease and smooth enough so as to not irritate, the cigar  was typical Punch, medium bodied and flavored. I'm not too good with flavors, though there was a little leather in this cigar, so I'll rate  it as good. Plenty of creamy tobacco for sure, a criticism of  the cigar is that the excellent draw resistance at the start became a bit loose towards the end and the cigar became a little spongy, though not to the point of being any kind of distraction. So, a good cigar for me, I'll give it a 90.  I'm glad I have more. 

   

[TheMonk]

Nice review, thanks!