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Cigar Review: Punch Rothschild Double Maduro
By Jeff | May 14, 2008 |
Brand: General Cigar
Line: Punch
Vitola: 4.5 x 50
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Dominican (Piloto Cubano)
Body: Full
Strength: Medium-full
Box Price: $113.99 (Box of 50)
This is one of my favorite everyday smokes. I have never noted a problem with one, tops for consistency. Tis a beauty, with its oscuro wrapper chock full of thick veins.
Easy clip, with prelight barnyard flavors with a touch of chocolate. You can tell right away you’re in for a treat! Easy light, and we’re on our way. lots of thick smoke with an easy draw that’s not too lax…. I note coffee and dark chocolate flavors with a black cherry finish, and it keeps getting better. Around the half-way mark, that awesome Punch tobacco flavor kicks in. This is a fantastic blend, with a fantastic lingering aftertaste! The last third begins to increase in body and strength and I would rate it full-flavored at the finish, and an excellent finish at that.
I’ve never had a draw problem, never had a burn issue, and am always satisfied! The only problem I’ve ever encountered was due to operator error. On occasion, I’ve smoked them too fast and it got rather hot toward the end.
Verdict: As you can tell, I really like this smoke! It is a great $2 smoke. I’ve read other reviews that put this at full-body and full strength. I disagree. It’ll end up that way, but certainly does not start out.
Similar Cigars: Hmmm, Maybe a Hoyo de Monterey Excalibur maduro for the chocolate/coffee notes. But that black cherry finish is all Punch!
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May 14th, 2008 at 9:50 am
It looks like a great looking cigar. I love cigars that are reliable as well. My favorite Punch so far is the Rare Corojo Crystale.
May 15th, 2008 at 8:49 am
Very solid cigar and a very solid review!
May 16th, 2008 at 8:51 am
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May 16th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I buy the 2nds of these (Connie #9 @ JR) and age them 3 years.
Very yummy and my basic go to cigar.
May 17th, 2008 at 8:59 am
I’ve only purchased Connie’s once and it was the #9. I really enjoyed them. :)