At the beginning it wasn’t okay then I start to taste the nutty flavour
beautiful Cigar for a short time however the aroma was not as expected
282. Punch Edicion Regional Alemania Sir John 2012
2019-04-20/ ANDREDIAS95
From my own collection.
Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge.
Information: Punch is a current pre-revolution brand, established circa 1840.
Tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo region in Cuba. 2000 boxes with 25 cigars in each.
Size: 5×48, Corona Extra (Hermosos No.4).
Wrapper: Light milk chocolate, smooth with tiny veins.
Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Light cedarwood notes and hints of spices.
1st third: Starts of with a light toasted bread, nougat and milk chocolate creamy sweetness.
2nd third: Keeps it’s previous flavours with a added hint of lemon peal in the background.
Burn: Slight tilted but still fairly sharp burn, firm and stable white ash.
Smoke: Light voluminous smoke, with a cool feeling on the tongue and a medium draw.
3rd third: Keeps it’s flavours even though it gets warmer towards the end.
Duration: 14:55-15:55, 1h.
Conclusion: A mild to medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile.
Result: In my book this is an 90 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André