Kangaroo495 Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 PPP was the second CC I ever smoked, and consolidated my love for CCs in general. But I've been shunning Punch for the last year or so, therefore was eager to give this one a try - to rekindle the love. Punch Royal Selection No. 11. Date/code unknown. Purchased as a sinlge from CC. Likely '08. Construction: 4/5 - Firm, a little veiny Colour: Think of a cafe latte Pre-light aroma: Almost nothing to speak of - a slight sweetness is all I could detect Cut: The cut was fairly poor. Having nicked the cap off, I caught a bit of the wrapper too, which unfortunately, was unavoidable. 1st third: Was immediately impressed by the sweetness and creaminess of the cigar. Could detect a bit of grassiness. Burn was brilliant. Ash is pure white at this stage 2nd third: Sweetness and creaminess still there - enveloping the mouth (especially on the tip of the tongue), but a distinct hint of honey starting to develop. Aroma is dry grass. Interesting combo!! 3rd third: Sweetness and creaminess dying down a bit. Honey really noticeable! Starting to taste grassy now. I like this honey and grass thing! Burn has gotten uneven, and ash ugly. My cigars are a little overhumidified, so I will not put this down to a fault in the cigar. Verdict: Where has this cigar been all my life? 94/100. A memorable smoking experience. Tasted like it had at least two years on it.
TrickNick Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 I have a box of 05's that are smoking excellent right now. Also, the price is right.
Kangaroo495 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Posted September 3, 2009 Forgot to add, that I paired the cigar with a double espresso (or more like quadruple ristretto - extra strong), and after the first half, changed to water. The combination was spot on.
thechenman Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Awesome review Kanga...I also like the honey/grass combo whenever I find it.
dulaney22 Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Nice review . . . this is a cigar I've got to stock soon.
MPS Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Great review of one of my favorite cigars from my now favorite Marca.
Colt45 Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 I've been smoking from an '06 box and enjoy this cigar as well. Thanks for the review.
ksblazer Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 This is a cigar that I need to re-visit as well. I really like the Punch line especialy the SSI, SSII's and RS12's with some age. It seems like the RS11's smoked better when young as compared to the ones I mentioned above.
Jesuscookies Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 I love the punch "honey pot/grass" charachteristic. It is my favorite marque. The Petite's, SS1's, RS12's are some of my favorites
jquest63 Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Great Review! I've been thinking about these purchasing these recently
TrickNick Posted September 4, 2009 Posted September 4, 2009 This is a cigar that I need to re-visit as well. I really like the Punch line especialy the SSI, SSII's and RS12's with some age.It seems like the RS11's smoked better when young as compared to the ones I mentioned above. I felt that my R11's needed about just as much time as the ones mentioned to start smoking where I wanted them.
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