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Bristol Cabinet

Punch Bristol Cabinet is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Honduras at HATSA. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Honduras binder; Honduras, Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.

Maker
Punch
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Binder
Honduras
Filler
Honduras, Nicaragua
Country
Honduras
Factory
HATSA
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 52

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Punch Bristol Cabinet uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
  • When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

3 in the catalog
Corona5½ × 43 · Ecuador Connecticut›Robusto5 × 50 · Ecuador Connecticut›Toro6 × 52 · Ecuador Connecticut›

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From the desk

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Punch Bristol Cabinet questions

What does Punch Bristol Cabinet taste like?

Punch Bristol Cabinet uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Bristol Cabinet?

Punch Bristol Cabinet is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Punch Bristol Cabinet good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Punch Bristol Cabinet made?

Punch Bristol Cabinet is made in Honduras at HATSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Punch Bristol Cabinet use?

Punch Bristol Cabinet uses an Ecuador Connecticut 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 Bristol Cabinet come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona (5½ × 43), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Punch Bristol Cabinet?

For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Bristol Cabinet?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Bristol Cabinet?

Cigars with a similar build include Gispert Classic, Brick House Connecticut and Don Lino Heritage. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Honduras, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.

Smoking one?

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