Origin : Cuba
Format : Long Corona
Size : 42x 155 mm (6.1)
Box code : 2007
Discontinued in : 2009
Hand-Made
Price : $16 in Canada, $9 in Cuba

Punch is one of the few marcas I would buy a box without having previously tried the vitola. I just love their flavour profile and with a few years on them, Punch’s are great. This, again, is a pre-1960 release and it was discontinued in 2009. My local B&M received a 2007 cab of those so I had to try it. I brought it back home to let it sit in the humidor for a while but it kept looking at me every time I lifted the lid.

Read the full review of Punch Super Selection No. 1…

Origin : Cuba
Format : Petit Robusto
Size : 102 x 20 mm (4 x 50)
Ring : 50
Release : 2009
Hand-Made
Price : ~$12 each

As a complete marketing victim, I just can’t refrain myself from buying a Cuban cigar with a second band, regardless of its color. This time it was a red one. Whereas some of the regional editions I tried were rather disappointing because of the lack of personality, others turned out to be outstanding. Bottom line – I don’t mind trying my luck with REs. This is why I bought a couple of Punch Small Club when I was in Paris in April.

Read the full review of Punch Small Club (France Regional Edition)…

Origin : Cuba
Format : Petit Corona
Size : 117 x 15.87 mm (4.6 x 40)
Ring : 40
Weight : 6.72 g
Box code : 04/2007
Hand-Made
Price : $10.50AUD / ~$5 online

This review is submitted by Tashaz, a cigar aficionado from Australia. Thank you!

This cigar is still currently available in two different tubos here in Oz. A silver & a green tube. This review is of the green tubos as they are superior in presentation methinks. The green tubos have the great Punch band that you see on the other higher end cigars, the silver ones look like they cheaped out on the band.

Read the full review of Punch Petit Coronations…

Origin : Cuba
Format : Torpedo
Size : 156 x 21 mm (6.1 x 52)
Ring : 52
Release : 2008
Hand-Made
Price : $20+ each

I would like to thank Sautter Cigars for providing me with a sampler of these Regional Editions. This shop is a great source of rare, vintage and limited Cuban cigars.

Punch Serie d’Oro No. 1 is the second regional edition for the UK market that I have had the chance to try. Punch is another regular producer of Regional Releases, there have been 11 (!) different offerings, including those for year 2009 (6 of them!). For me, it is an average marca that rolls nice and reliable cigars, but nothing to be very excited about. The medium-bodied Punch Punch is probably the most representative vitola.

Read the full review of Punch Serie d’Oro No. 1 (UK Regional Edition)…

Origin : Cuba
Format : Petit Corona
Size : 129 x 16.67 mm (5 x 42)
Ring : 42
Weight : 8.46 g
Box code : PUT JUN 05
Hand-Made
Price : ~$6 each

Punch Royal Selection No. 12 is another mareva that I have been enjoying this winter. Again, this is a cigar that doesn’t get a lot of press – probably because it can’t really be called exceptional. In my opinion, this is a very decent petit corona though, a typical Punch.

Read the full review of Punch Royal Selection No. 12…

Origin : Cuba
Format : Corona Gorda
Size : 143 x 18.26 mm
Ring : 46
Weight : 11.41 g
Box code : BFI JUN 05
Hand-Made
Price : ~$10 each

I purchased a box of Punch Punch at the Dubai Duty Free. Corona gorda is one of my favorite formats and I wanted to see whether this less known cigar can match a Magnum 46 or a Siglo IV.

Read the full review of Punch Punch…

Origin : Cuba
Format : Double Corona (Prominente)
Size : 194 x 19.45 mm
Ring : 49
Weight : 17.86 g
Hand-Made
Price : ~$18/piece

A pleasurable lengthy smoke, with a lot of distinctive aromas: wood and earth for the first phase, the Punch Double Coronas keeps going with some honey touches and becomes more and more powerful without being too strong. Occasionally, the end can have some light citrus notes. The tempo is ‘tranquil’ and provides all the magnificence of this master piece.

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Origin : Cuba
Format : Corona Grande (Gorda)
Size : 143 x 18.26 mm
Ring : 46
Weight : 11.41 g
Hand-Made
Price : ~$10+/piece (but very hard to find since not produced anymore)

The Punch Black Prince has been suggested to me by many renowned smokers in the past, but I never seemed to be able to find one. Fortunately, I recently came across the last one in a box at my favorite smoke shop. I can now clearly see why this one was so difficult to find.

Read the full review of Punch Black Prince…