Punch Serie D'Oro No. 2 (Limited Edition 2013) Review
- Brand: Punch
- Length: 5 1/2" (140 mm)
- Ring Gauge: 52
- Score: 4/5
Product Introduction
The Punch Serie d'Oro 2013 Edicion Limitada is a hand - made cigar from Cuba. It was released in 2013, with a price of 14 EUR each. The tobacco is aged for two years, and the wrapper is from tapado (shade - grown) leaves, giving it a dark and oily appearance.
Appearance
The tapado wrapper leaf is medium - brown with a dark - brown mottled look. It has prominent veins, a gold Edicion Limitada band under the Punch band, a triple - seam torpedo cap, and an obvious oily sheen near the cap. The pre - light aroma is sweet. It gets a rating of 4.5/5.
Construction
The construction is not as flawless as expected. Squeezing the cigar reveals softness, which affects the draw, making it a bit looser. However, the burn is relatively even. It has a rating of 3.75/5.
Flavor
- One third: The flavors are nutty, slightly earthy, with a hint of hay and a sugary note. There is a sharp or bitter aftertaste.
- Two thirds: The flavors become more earthy, with hay more prominent and a faint spice. The aftertaste remains.
- Three thirds: Most flavors recede, and a bakery flavor like cake or cinnamon roll appears. It is perfectly complex.
Overall, the cigar's flavors deliver on the pre - light aroma promise. It has a rating of 4/5. But due to its price, it fails to fully meet the expectations for an Edicion Limitada.
