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After Dinner

Punch After Dinner is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at HATSA. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Honduran binder; Honduran/Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 7 × 45.

Maker
Punch
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder
Honduran
Filler
Honduran/Dominican
Country
Honduras
Factory
HATSA
Strength
medium
Sizes
1 · 7 × 45

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Punch After Dinner uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

1 in the catalog

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Punch After Dinner questions

What does Punch After Dinner taste like?

Punch After Dinner uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Punch After Dinner?

Punch After Dinner is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Punch After Dinner good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Punch After Dinner made?

Punch After Dinner is made in Honduras at HATSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Punch After Dinner use?

Punch After Dinner uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Honduran/Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Punch After Dinner come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Maduro (7 × 45). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Punch After Dinner?

For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Punch After Dinner?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Punch After Dinner?

Cigars with a similar build include Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project, Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Maduro and CAO Session. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.