#5 Cuba – Punch Punch

Punch Punch

STRENGTH: •••
SIZE: 46 x 143mm (5 ⅝”)
PRICE: $ 18 | € 18
TIME: 45min

COUNTRY: Cuba
WRAPPER: Cuba
BINDER: Cuba
FILLER: Cuba

The Punch Punch is a traditional Corona Gorda from the traditional Punch brand and a classic in the Cuban portfolio. It has been in production since before 1960, but until the mid-1980s, it was known as Punch Punch de Luxe. The Punch Punch showcases why it is a classic.

It starts smooth and mellow, with notes of earth, leather, honey, and wood. The flavor evolves: ripe fruits and cocoa aromas emerge, with roasted notes. Towards the end, a delicate note of pepper and clove appears. The creamy smoke is subtly spicy with a delicate woodiness throughout.

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HOW ARE THE AWARDS MADE?

Those who scored the highest among the cigars tested during the year in blind tastings and reviews get re-selected. These products are then tested once again in a new blind tasting, which means not knowing what they are during the tasting. The test results are then compared, and the TOP 5 are created.

Since 2015, CigarsLover Magazine has focused on terroirs in order to give the right space to all the producing countries. From 2018, the TOP 5 were paired with the TOP 50, which lists the 50 best cigars without distinction of origin. Together with the Best Brands, the Best, and the best Boutique Brands, this list will be published in CigarsLover Magazine issue #5.