Punch Punch 48 Review

• Brand: Punch
• Length: 140 mm (5.5 in)
• Ring: 48
• Score: 3.5/5

Product Introduction

The Punch 48 is a hand - made cigar released in 2016, originating from Cuba. Its format is Grand Corona (Hermosos No. 3), with an official weight of 11.97g and a price of 12 EUR each. It's a special release for Habanos Specialist and La Casa del Habano, featuring a double - band with two logos.

Appearance

The wrapper has a rating of 2.5/5. There are many green dots on it, which are often due to undercured or under - fermented leaves.

Construction

With a rating of 3/5, it had a tough draw at the beginning but improved later. A shallow cut was made, and it showed a lot of resistance initially and then became fine halfway.

Flavor

• One third: It was extremely disappointing, almost making the smoker give up.
• Two thirds: It released the typical fresh woodiness of Punch, with hints of mint and cinnamon. It had light - to - medium strength, well - balanced acidity, and the texture became rounder and smoother.
• Three thirds: It expressed a true Punch, with medium strength, a beautiful texture, and well - balanced flavors and aromas, featuring a strong “woodiness - freshness” feeling.

Value

It has a rating of 4/5. Despite a slow start, the great finish makes it a potential “investment cigar”, especially with the unique double - band.

La Casa del Habano is the official franchise brand of Habanos S.A. with fees and regulations, while a Habanos Specialist is a cigar shop with a majority of Habanos and can sell non - Cuban brands, not directly affiliated with Habanos S.A.