Popular Post JohnS Posted June 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 15, 2020 Punch Punch UBM Ago 2018 If you could ask one question of the current co-presidents of Habanos S.A, Inocente Núñez and Luis Sánchez-Harguindey Pardo de Vera, it probably wouldn't be, "Why call this cigar the Punch Punch Punch?" I mention this because you'd think that the moniker of a cigar being repeated three times would bring it attention over the years, but ever since the Punch 48, Asia-Pacific Regional Edition Punch 8-9-8 and the new regular production cigar, the Punch Short de Punch came out, I can't help but feel that the Punch Punch Punch has lost a little (or a lot) of its limelight. Now, I'm not here to denigrate those three aforementioned new releases to the Punch marca. On the contrary, the Punch 48 and Punch 8-9-8 have a quality light chocolate (at times) and peanut profile to them whilst the Punch Short de Punch is more dominant in sour cream and leather notes, to me, the Punch Punch (Punch) is always a cedar and classic 'Cuban Twang' affair when its at its best. This Punch Punch did have notes of sour cream and leather, but they were minimal in comparison to the cedar and that quintessential sour citrus 'Cuban Twang' we all know and love when it comes to Punch. I was in danger of burning my fingers on this one, it was that delectable! Like my previous cigar I smoked to this one, a late-2018 El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme, I must add a caveat in admitting that I dried boxed this cigar the day before loosely in a varnished Cohiba 10-count Piramides box with the room running reverse-cycle air-conditioning at night to maintain warmth. To me, it certainly made the cigar taste better the next day! 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StogieSteve23 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 1 minute ago, JohnS said: If you could ask one question of the current co-presidents of Habanos S.A, Inocente Núñez and Luis Sánchez-Harguindey Pardo de Vera, it probably wouldn't be, "Why call this cigar the Punch Punch Punch?" I mention this because you'd think that the moniker of a cigar being repeated three times would bring it attention over the years, but ever since the Punch 48, Asia-Pacific Regional Edition Punch 8-9-8 and the new regular production cigar, the Punch Short de Punch came out, I can't help but feel that the Punch Punch Punch has lost a little (or a lot) of its limelight. I've often wondered the same thing. The name is a bit of a doozy sometimes and maybe I just haven't smoked enough of the vintage ones to know the "Punch" behind it and rather usually get those peanutty notes, but in regards to the name, it seems a bit redundant.. Great review here and thanks for your tasting notes. I agree that the Punch Punch is being slightly overshadowed by the newer releases as you mentioned and do hope HSA puts as much vested interest into this classic as they seem to be doing with the newer releases of this marca. It's a staple cigar for sure and wish for it not to be 86'd from their future lineups. Could just be me being skeptical, but all good things come to an end at some point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lovethehaze Posted June 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 15, 2020 UAO SEP 19 Sig II. Ballsy full bodied. Wow ? 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yadegari6 Posted June 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 15, 2020 JL 1 UTL April 2019 courtesy of our host. Beautiful sheen and wrapper, and a wonderful smoke 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibearsv Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 1 hour ago, yadegari6 said: JL 1 UTL April 2019 courtesy of our host. Beautiful sheen and wrapper, and a wonderful smoke Agree. I’ve got the same box code and never had them before. Very tasty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chibearsv Posted June 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 15, 2020 TPO MAR 19 This is from the transitions experiment box. HQ rated box. Far and away the best Monte 2s I’ve had with the new Monte band. As I’ve said before, it’s everything I want from a Monte 2. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Elgallo55 Posted June 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 15, 2020 Short story maduro wit cuba libre 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chucko8 Posted June 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 15, 2020 Monday morning C&C time with a PLPC TOS ABR 17 from a 24:24 clearance cab Serie A From 98 this evening. Great start to the week C&C with a delicious 2016 Especiales 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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havanaclub Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 22 hours ago, Ry27 said: The cigar wouldn’t stay lit but the few puffs I had had a very nice burnt marshmallow flavor Nice sticks. Always loved the look of mizuno blades. 21 hours ago, LLC said: Always sad when you take the last of a 50 Cab. SOM SEP 15 Punch Punch. Followed by joy opening up a new 50 cab. RAE MAR 15 Punch Punch. I was about to say, how many cabs do you have of that PP, as I have seen you post that cigar many times with that code. They are great cigars, wish I got a cab when they were around. Enjoy Gary Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wookie Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 Topes 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BellevilleMXZ Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 Couple from the weekend , and tonight. Stay safe folks! 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Habana Mike Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 A little Kon Tiki 109 action this evening... 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post BoliDan Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 6 hours ago, JohnS said: Punch Punch UBM Ago 2018 Completely different results with this. Same box code. Look at the difference in our wrappers. Night and day. Mostly wood and leather, got a tad of bitter coffee. No progression in flavor. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ej456 Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 Beat up but good! 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NicPac Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 2015 Reyes while working after the kiddos went to bed. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayHabanos Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 Flor de Cano- Petite Coronas Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Raskol Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 C&C Time. JL No. 1 (2017) - 24:24 Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canadianbeaver Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 Cherries are great these days with a mojito. Mr Beaver is a rockin’ bartender. And this Cohiba IV was terrific. We keep a dry box humi with all kinds of cigars out here so I do not have the codes unless I run back in. We work on our computers all day and Blue chases rabbits and birds. Cheers y’all. CB 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jerrybrowne Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 Great cigar gifted to me by my good friend Don. Thank you! Hope you are well buddy.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nino Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 Cool and rainy day. PLPC in the garden bunker. 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RDB Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 Another webinar cigar here: RyJ Churchill ESL MAY 18. This box has markedly russet wrappers (although not so obvious in the photo). This one was a little fuller than the last, but just as delicious. Great construction, even burn and white ash. No need to hold, these are smoking really well. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Markspring1978 Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 Another day on Zoom...? One of my favorites, BPC that I picked up in a box pass from @inter4alia ULA AGO 14 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jonboy4074 Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 MUR AGO 13 LGC MdO no.4 My love for these knows no end. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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