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Cigar Review – Punch Gran Puro « Ubi Cigar — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:54:41 +0000

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By: DustoffDan

DustoffDan — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:41:36 +0000

Just finnished a Gran Puro. Here are my thoughts. First let me start by saying the first Punch I ever had was a Rare Corojo el Double reccomended and given to me by a friend who owned a cigar shop, a really good smoke in my opinion. since then I have sampled a few others in the Punch line hoping for the same. The Gran Puro starts off really nice, spicy and with the signature punch flavor, but it all happens in the fist inch. After that the taste strangely dissapears and I found myself pulling hard to get something out of it. By the last third it turned bitted and tarry and I left it on my deck. In all fairness, this was a 6 dollar (retail) smoke, so let's judge accordingly, but for the cash I would stick to the Rare Corojo. This would be a good smoke for the golf course or poker night when your attentions are elseware. BTW I smoked a Don Peppin My Father last night and WOW what a great smoke!! A little pricy but I nubbed it and wished they made it in a larger size! Happy smoking.

By: Mike C

Mike C — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:18:14 +0000

I just bought a box of thie Sesenta's. I've smoked about half of the box and I have to say I am very dissapointed. It has decent flavor, but it does not burn correctly, and I had many relights. I even put a couple of them in a dry humidor for two days without any correction. My other cigars in my humidor burn fine, so I think its these cigars.

By: Lou B.

Lou B. — Sun, 10 May 2009 06:12:21 +0000

i'm 44. but have only been smoking ciggys for 2 years or so, so i don't know if that qualifies me as a geezer or not?? i smoked the big Sesenta, 6×60 and my review was very favourable. i ordered a box and they look fantastic, and what a great price for all that product. i enjoyed mine in the hot-tub. perfect draw, smoke and flavs. excellent burn. no touch-ups or relights. that's impressive for a big cigar. keep up the good work boys!!!

By: rookie

rookie — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:33:33 +0000

had my first one last night. very good cigar, all the way to the end. pleasant aroma and tatste when finished as well

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:45:49 +0000

My best friend Chad loves these Gran Puros and I have avoided them due to my previous experiences proving to expose some construction issues (falling apart half way through or so) and poor burn characteristics. But I smoked one tonight and was very pleased. A raw, true “tabbaco flaovor” and a nice even burn and perfect draw. This is my opinion a nice 1 hour “real” cigar lovers smoke. It smells great on my fingers an hour after the smoke. Don’t pass on giving it a try. I suspect a number of aficianados will love it.

By: Thai Starkovich

Thai Starkovich — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:10:32 +0000

If I had to choose only one cigar to smoke for the rest of my life, the Punch Gran Puro Rancho (5 1/2 x 54) would be the one. I have experienced a decent variety of cigars, with Maduros being at the top of the list. But this smoke is just about perfect, in my opinion. I smoke 1 to 2 cigars a day here in Iraq, and this one never disappoints me with its great flavor and simple beauty. I also agree with the earthy spiciness and hints of cinnamon, but the creaminess has escaped my pallette. Perhaps the power of suggestion will kick in next time I light up a Gran Puro and I will detect it. The initial taste of the wrapper has semi-sweet cocoa notes that are undeniably present, yet I have not seen anyone comment on that aspect of the cigar in any reviews that I have read. Overall a great review, except that I would have to give it a personal rating of 4 1/2 out of 5. Again, this is just my vote.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:21:01 +0000

I guess cigars aren't immune from going "retro" like everything else. I enjoy your reviews not just because you give accurate observations but because your stories are very entertaining and informative.

By: cigarfan

cigarfan — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:19:15 +0000

If this is what old guys like, consider me a geezer. One of the best Hondurans out there.

By: jackson

jackson — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:33:51 +0000

Agree very much with this review. Only thing I'd add is that I think this cigar is particularly attractive… The wrappers are usually dark, vein-free and oily.