Punch 48 RAT JUL 20 (JBWP3RW No3)

[Akela3rd]

 

I had a box of these last year, loved them and rattled through the box in the space of a couple of months. So, they came up again on 24:24 and I dipped in again obviously. However, after the usual couple of months' rest the first one I tried just wasn't up to scratch so away they went with a note to leave them be for a year. A month later and I had to scratch the itch...

Beautifully constructed, slight rosado and sheen with a few minor lumps and bumps showing. Sweet light chocolate flavour on the cold draw. Both bands have a little movement which is a good sign.

1/3 Lovely rich smoke - creamy and slightly sweet, almonds and milk chocolate. My worries are already fading.

2/3 Holding the ash well, a bit of new leather here and there coming through but still basically Cadbury's Fruit and Nut in cigar form. Very rich, decadent.

3/3 A peppery aftertaste and a little bitterness starts to show but still very enjoyable to the end.

Really should try and keep my hands off these for a few months now as there's definitely an improvement coming. These will be magnificent by next year.

7/10 with room to blossom.

 

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[GVan]

Nice review, thanks!  Been thinking about dipping my toes into the LE trend - still building my collection of regular production.  A review like yours gets me thinking about a box of these.

[Akela3rd]

These are LCdH regular production not LE. Not a bad price and they are generally very good. Dip those tootsies...

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[GVan]

On 9/19/2021 at 1:31 PM, Akela3rd said:

These are LCdH regular production not LE. Not a bad price and they are generally very good. Dip those tootsies...

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Thanks for the push - last nights 24:24 went for a box!  Thanks!