Paese
Bahamas
Brasile
Costa Rica
Cuba
Filippine
Honduras
Indonesia
Isole Canarie
Italia
Messico
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Republica Dominicana
U.S.A.
Formato
Churchill
Corona Gorda
Double Corona
Gordo
Gran Corona
Lancero/Panetela
Lonsdale
Perfecto
Petit Corona/Corona
Petit Robusto
Piramide/Torpedo
Robusto
Salomone/Diadema
Shorts
Toro
Troncoconico
Prezzo
Sotto 6
6-10
10-15
15-20
20-30
Oltre 30
Forza
Leggera
Medio-leggera
Media
Medio-forte
Forte
Valutazione
95-100
90-94
85-89
80-84
Inferiore a 80
Flavor profile
Cocoa
Creamy
Earth
Herbs
Leather
Nuts
Roasted
Smoky
Spices
Sweet
Vegetal
Wood
Tipo distillato
Armagnac
Cognac
Rum
Whisky
Paese
Antigua
Barbados
Canada
Cuba
England
France
India
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Martinique
Netherlands
Scotland
Taiwan
Trinidad and Tobago
United States
Svezia
Galles
Guadalupa
Panama
Repubblica Dominicana
ABV
38.0-39.9%
40.0-43.0%
43.1-46.0%
46.1-50.0%
50.1-55.0%
over 55.0%
OB o IB
OB
IB
Prezzo
under 50
50-100
100-250
250-500
over 500
Valutazione
95-100
90-94
85-89
80-84
Inferiore a 80
Flavor profile
Cereal
Floral
Fruity
Honey
Marine
Peated
Sherried
Spices
Sweet
Winey
Wood

Punch Short de Punch

Punch Short de Punch

Punch Short de Punch 800 450 Michel Arlia

Punch Short de Punch is the latest addition to the Punch brand from Habanos S.A. Although this is a new size to the portfolio of the Punch brand, the brand itself hasn’t seen an addition to its line in decades. The size is a modern approach to the Punch line, since all the other sizes are under a 50 ring gauge. So far the cigar has only been available in Switzerland.

Visually, the cigar is dressed in a Colorado shades wrapper, there are a couple of green dots present as well. The wrapper itself is smooth to the touch and construction is good. While the cigar has “Short” in its name, it is not a Short Robusto nor a Robusto (it is only 4 mm shorter than a classic Cuban Robusto size).

  • Country of Origin: Cuba
  • Size: 50 x 120 mm (4.75″)
  • Wrapper: Cuba
  • Binder: Cuba
  • Filler: Cuba
  • Price: € 12

Punch Short de Punch: the cold draw reveals aromas of wood. Once lit, it brings notes of wood and nuts.

In the first third, the wood and nuts (mainly hazelnut) are the main flavors. Honey and a light hint of spice are present in the background. The spiciness is more evident in the retro hale. Strength starts out on a solid medium level (3/5).

Continuing into the second third, the core flavors remain the same as in the first third, while vegetal nuances appear in the background. The smoke is now very creamy and somewhat sweet. Strength remains unchanged.

The final third reveals the youth of the cigar. Wood and hazelnut are still present, but an unpleasent bitterness is starting to creep up to the front of the flavor profile. Said bitterness becomes increasingly more pronounced the closer you get to the end. Strength remains medium throughout.

Overall, the Punch Short de Punch starts out surprisingly well for a rather fresh cigar. Good first two thirds, with a balanced profile and strength. The bitterness in the final third was kind of expected, but a couple of years of rest should even that out. A promising new release, with a flavor profile that is true to the brand.

Rating: 88