Punch
Deluxe
Punch Deluxe is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at STG Danlí. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Honduran binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan and Honduran filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 6⅛ × 44 to 7¼ × 54.
- Maker
- Punch
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan and Honduran
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- STG Danlí
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 6⅛ × 44 to 7¼ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsPunch Deluxe 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 15 min to 1 h 50 min for a 7.25-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
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What does Punch Deluxe taste like?
Punch Deluxe 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 Deluxe?
Punch Deluxe is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Punch Deluxe 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 Deluxe made?
Punch Deluxe is made in Honduras at STG Danlí, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Punch Deluxe use?
Punch Deluxe uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan and Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Punch Deluxe come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Café Real (6⅛ × 44), Château L (7¼ × 54) and Château L Maduro (7¼ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Punch Deluxe?
For a 7.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 15 min to 1 h 50 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 Deluxe?
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 Deluxe?
Cigars with a similar build include Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Dark Knight, CAO America and Camacho American Barrel-Aged. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.