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Black Prince

Punch Black Prince is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras / HATSA Danlí. It pairs Honduras Natural wrapper; Honduras binder; Honduras/Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 50.

Maker
Punch
Wrapper
Honduras Natural
Binder
Honduras
Filler
Honduras/Nicaragua
Country
Honduras
Factory
General Cigar Honduras / HATSA Danlí
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
2 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 50

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Punch Black Prince yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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.
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Sizes

2 in the catalog
Robusto (5x50)5 × 50 · Honduras Natural›Toro (6x50)6 × 50 · Honduras Natural›

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From the desk

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Punch Black Prince questions

How strong is Punch Black Prince?

Punch Black Prince is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Punch Black Prince good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Punch Black Prince made?

Punch Black Prince is made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras / HATSA Danlí, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Punch Black Prince use?

Punch Black Prince uses a Honduras Natural wrapper over a Honduras binder, with Honduras/Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Punch Black Prince come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5x50) (5 × 50) and Toro (6x50) (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Punch Black Prince?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

Smoking one?

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