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Another day and another cigar - though today I have the pleasure of smoking a Punch Serie D’Oro No. 2 Limited Edition from 2013. So a doubly impressive cigar that has over a decade of age but it also represents the very first Limited Edition from the Punch Brand. Cigar Aficionado rated this cigar an impressive 97 after 8 years of aging so it has quite a reputation. This cigar comes in the perfect size of 52 ring gauge by 5 1/2 inches and is known as a Campana vitola - the 2 bands in red, gold and black only heighten the beautiful appearance of the dark chocolate coloured wrapper. And Like most of the Punch range this cigar is considered Medium strength. The cigar started with a surprising level of cedar/pine that left me with a real sense of freshness though that only lasted a handful of draws. The retro hale was smooth though you could feel the medium strength reverberate on your palate. The cigar draw was exceptional though the burn for the first half was quite lop sided. By the final third and with a little help I got it back on track. The aroma was lovely and intense with a real sweetness to the floral tones. By the half way stage I really started to feel the intensity build with dark chocolate flavours pasting my palate. And by the final third these flavours were meet by spice and earthy flavours though the spice never felt too much. For a relatively short cigar I was amazed by the diversity of flavours and flavour journey I was able to experience. What a treat 🙌
This is the only EL for Punch
Well balanced and constructed cigar
Beautiful dark wrap
When you light the cigar you will think it going to be full harsh cigar, however it is not
Nice calm not too much of smoke and slow burn
Full of flavors and the best part was the 2nd half
467. Punch Serie D’Oro No. 2 Edicion Limitada 2013
2020-04-09/ ANDREDIAS95
From my own collection.
Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco’s cigar lounge.
Information:
Wrapper: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Filler: Cuba
First Edición Limitada for the Punch brand.
Size: 5.5×52, Pyramid (Campanas).
Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily with small veins.
Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Pinewood.
1st third: Starts with roasted almonds with a sugar coating, toasted bread and pinewood.
2nd third: No direct changes.
Burn: Burns sharp with a firm and stable whiteish ash.
Smoke: Voluminous smoke with a cool feeling on the tongue and a medium light draw.
3rd third: Gets hints of white pepper otherwise it keeps the previous flavours.
Duration: 21:00-22:00, 1h.
Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile.
Result: In my book this is an 91 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André
