Smoke-N-Spirits

“Everyday Smoke” Ahhh, what a tasty little cigar. I have to admit that I have only had one or 2 Punch cigars in my life but after this one I was ready to buy a box! The size was perfect: It’s girthy but not so much that it burns too cool, and it has a great length (seriously…it’s hard to find a spare 90 minutes lying around to smoke a large cigar). The wrapper was nice and toothy and perfectly formed. (in case you’re wondering what “toothy” means, it’s a texture that many darker cigar leaves get. Its like little bumps on the leaf, otherwise known as “tooth”.  It’s usually a sign of a tasty wrapper)

The burn was almost perfect with only a couple little deviances. The flavor was rich and creamy with a slight sweetness. There was almost no pepper, which I was expecting. I really enjoyed the sweet flavor that was wafting through; it was reminiscent of the few real Cubans I’ve had. The ash was nice and whitish grey and formed perfectly (white ash is an indication of rich soil). The drag was initially a little tight but loosened up. I would recommend this stick to anyone.  It was flavorful, rich, and enjoyable. Not too strong, not light and very satisfying.

OVERALL RATING: 89

Appearance and Construction: 14
Flavor: 22
Smoking Characteristics: 22
Overall Impression: 31

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