Punch Royal Selection No.11

[Jimmy2]

Hey Rob can you do a review on one of these dont hear much about this stick.

Wondering if its like the Punch SS#2 ?

[El Presidente]

» Hey Rob can you do a review on one of these dont hear much about this

» stick.

»

» Wondering if its like the Punch SS#2 ?

Excellent stick...nowhere near as full bodied as the Punch SS2.

I will try Jimmy.......no end to my work ;-)

[Jimmy2]

I will check back in a little while Thanks Rob...

[anacostiakat]

Timely, Jimmy!

I have a box I got from a brother on the way.

Belay that! Mine are 12s.

[cigardawg]

Can't wait to see what El Prez has to say about this cigar. One of my favorite PCs (though there are so many good ones). Very punchy and tannic when young...fabulous with about 5 years of age.

[Ginseng]

» Can't wait to see what El Prez has to say about this cigar. One of my

» favorite PCs (though there are so many good ones). Very punchy and tannic

» when young...fabulous with about 5 years of age.

Agreed. I really love the bouquet of this little stick. This cigar strikes me as very flavorful but so different from the Bolivar PC.

Wilkey

[Jimmy2]

I made a mistake i mean No.11...

[cigardawg]

» I made a mistake i mean No.11...

That's OK, I like these too! Not near as full-bodied or tannic as the 12, but punchy and tasty none-the-less.

[RSpro]

» » I made a mistake i mean No.11...

I would love to see a review of the RS 12. One of my favorite pc's out there and get little to no publicity or notority. They definatly need some age to be worth while, but well aged they are incredible.

-RYan

[El Presidente]

Finished smoking a number 12 now. Will post the review tomorrow.

My work never ends ;-)

[shrink]

Here's my previously posted take on this cigar, my favorite Punch:

Punch Royal Selection No. 11 (SUA SEP01)

“Dang me, dang me, I’m gonna smoke a Punch and Twang me!”

With apologies to Roger Miller, and to those of you who’d like to hang me…

Now, if you enjoy a little twang when you do your thang, then you won’t be disappointed with a ripe Royal Selection No. 11. I emphasize “ripe” because if they haven’t had enough beauty rest, under proper conditions, then they are likely to be bitter, sour, flavorless, or all three.

Fortunately, this baby was ripe, and ready for the executioner’s blade. A dark Colorado brown, moderately veined and lightly oily, it was firm between the fingers, and rough to the touch. The pre-light aromas were simply intoxicating, with scents of nuts, fruits and cooking spices. Actually, it smelled just like dried figs. That particular odor bodes well for Punch, in my experience. If you stick your nose into an aged cab of Punch, and it has the strong scent of dried figs, it’s probably “ripe”.

The Royal Selection No. 11 is one of four Punch Coronas Gorda, of which two have unfortunately been discontinued: the Super Selection No. 2 and the Black Prince. Of course, there is also the Punch Punch. They have similar qualities, but each is distinct in flavor, strength, and maturational properties. I enjoy the Super Selection No. 2, but it is very tannic, and needs five to ten years to soften its leathery soul. The RS No. 11, however, is much less tannic, and less spicy, but in my opinion is more flavorful than the Punch Punch…. if it has been allowed to fully ripen.

I clipped the object of my desire, and set it ablaze. First draws were of strong, toasty tobacco, followed by the classic Punch flavor profile. Punch lovers know it, but it is not easy to describe. So come with me to the kitchen….

First, take a large mixing bowl. Into this bowl, add two cups of dried cranberries and a cup of raisins. Then, dice a tart apple… like a McIntosh, and add this to the mix. Stir in a half-cup of lemon juice, for more tartness, and a half-cup of chopped walnuts, for flavor and astringency. Finally, add a cup of white grape juice, for more flavor and just the right amount of fructose sweetness.

Finely chop this mixture, and cook briefly with some pectin. Put it up in a couple of Ball jars, and leave in a cool place to ferment for a few years. Voila! This, my friends, is a rich and flavorful cigar. And did I say tangy?

My No. 11 burned cleanly, and drew perfectly. The smoke was pungent and spicy on the tongue, and made me sneeze a couple of times. All too soon, it was over, and I put it to rest. The flavor lingered on…and made me write this review.

[Well Armed]

I love the recipe likeness. Good way to describe it.

[jqmunro]

RS11 is definitely one of my top 2 favorite corona gordas

[log1k]

I really need to try these....

[Jimmy2]

Hey Prez after you post the No 12 can you do the No.11 thats the one i really wanted you to do.

But i cant wait to here about the No.12 thanks for your time i know your always busy....:-D

[Ginseng]

» Here's my previously posted take on this cigar, my favorite Punch:

»

» Punch Royal Selection No. 11 (SUA SEP01)

»

» “Dang me, dang me, I’m gonna smoke a Punch and Twang me!”

»

» With apologies to Roger Miller, and to those of you who’d like to hang

» me…

»

» Now, if you enjoy a little twang when you do your thang, then you won’t be

» disappointed with a ripe Royal Selection No. 11. I emphasize “ripe” because

» if they haven’t had enough beauty rest, under proper conditions, then they

» are likely to be bitter, sour, flavorless, or all three.

»

» Fortunately, this baby was ripe, and ready for the executioner’s blade. A

» dark Colorado brown, moderately veined and lightly oily, it was firm

» between the fingers, and rough to the touch. The pre-light aromas were

» simply intoxicating, with scents of nuts, fruits and cooking spices.

» Actually, it smelled just like dried figs. That particular odor bodes well

» for Punch, in my experience. If you stick your nose into an aged cab of

» Punch, and it has the strong scent of dried figs, it’s probably “ripe”.

»

» The Royal Selection No. 11 is one of four Punch Coronas Gorda, of which

» two have unfortunately been discontinued: the Super Selection No. 2 and

» the Black Prince. Of course, there is also the Punch Punch. They have

» similar qualities, but each is distinct in flavor, strength, and

» maturational properties. I enjoy the Super Selection No. 2, but it is very

» tannic, and needs five to ten years to soften its leathery soul. The RS No.

» 11, however, is much less tannic, and less spicy, but in my opinion is more

» flavorful than the Punch Punch…. if it has been allowed to fully ripen.

»

» I clipped the object of my desire, and set it ablaze. First draws were of

» strong, toasty tobacco, followed by the classic Punch flavor profile.

» Punch lovers know it, but it is not easy to describe. So come with me to

» the kitchen….

»

» First, take a large mixing bowl. Into this bowl, add two cups of dried

» cranberries and a cup of raisins. Then, dice a tart apple… like a

» McIntosh, and add this to the mix. Stir in a half-cup of lemon juice, for

» more tartness, and a half-cup of chopped walnuts, for flavor and

» astringency. Finally, add a cup of white grape juice, for more flavor and

» just the right amount of fructose sweetness.

»

» Finely chop this mixture, and cook briefly with some pectin. Put it up in

» a couple of Ball jars, and leave in a cool place to ferment for a few

» years. Voila! This, my friends, is a rich and flavorful cigar. And did I

» say tangy?

»

» My No. 11 burned cleanly, and drew perfectly. The smoke was pungent and

» spicy on the tongue, and made me sneeze a couple of times. All too soon,

» it was over, and I put it to rest. The flavor lingered on…and made me

» write this review.

My goodness, Bob. I don't know whether to light one up or spread it on my bagel.

Well done, my friend.

Wilkey

[shrink]

My goodness, Bob. I don't know whether to light one up or spread it on my bagel.

Make sure the bagel is well toasted, or it won't be true to the flavor profile...

[Ginseng]

» My goodness, Bob. I don't know whether to light one up or spread it on

» my bagel.

»

» Make sure the bagel is well toasted, or it won't be true to the flavor

» profile...

Touché!

[Colt45]

» The flavor lingered on…and made me write this review.

but did you like it?