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2008 Punch Election
By Jesse | February 19, 2009 |
These have been sitting in my humidor for a couple of weeks as I waited to get some time to smoke these two back to back. Punch has a package of two cigars, Candidate A and Candidate B. You smoke them, send in a card and let them know which one you like better. Both cigars are Nicaraguan Blend and both Toros.
Tasting Notes:
Candidate A: The cigar is definitely medium body. Definitely has a smoothness to it an lingers in the mouth. Doesn’t have that typical flavor you get in a Punch Cigar which reminds me of Dark Cherry. This one is more wood, coffee and a hint of mushroom that smoothes it out.
Candidate B: Also medium bodied but it is less complex and a little harsher. This one is woodiness and coffee and none of the smoothness of the first. Still not a bad smoke though.
Verdict:
My vote goes to Candidate A, but honestly I think that they could have done better. Look at all the stellar cigars coming out of Nicaragua right now these are decent, but mediocre at best. I have to say I really do like this idea though. I’d like to see more companies do something like this.
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February 19th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Hoyo did this a few years back and the loser ended up a decade later as part of JR’s Luxury line – and they are fabulous.
February 27th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
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March 4th, 2009 at 11:24 am
This is a cool idea. I wish I had know about it and was able to get in on it. I’d like to see mfg.’s do more of this.
March 31st, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Didn’t Punch do this themselves to come up with Champion reblend?