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Diablo

Punch Diablo is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Fernandez. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf binder; Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4½ × 60 to 6½ × 66.

Maker
Punch
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Honduran and Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera Fernandez
Strength
full
Sizes
5 · 4½ × 60 to 6½ × 66

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Punch Diablo uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6.125-inch size.
  • When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged rum.
  • 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

5 in the catalog
Scamp6⅛ × 50 · Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro›Diabolus5¼ × 54 · Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro›Stump4½ × 60 · Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro›Brute6¼ × 60 · Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro›El Diablo6½ × 66 · Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro›

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From the desk

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Punch Diablo questions

What does Punch Diablo taste like?

Punch Diablo uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Diablo?

Punch Diablo is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is Punch Diablo 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 Diablo made?

Punch Diablo is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Fernandez, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Punch Diablo use?

Punch Diablo uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, with Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Punch Diablo come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Scamp (6⅛ × 50), Diabolus (5¼ × 54), Stump (4½ × 60), Brute (6¼ × 60) and El Diablo (6½ × 66). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Punch Diablo?

For a 6.125-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.

What drink goes with Punch Diablo?

With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged rum. 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 Diablo?

Cigars with a similar build include Hoyo de Monterrey La Amistad Dark Sumatra, My Father Le Bijou 1922 and Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo. They share oscuro wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.

Smoking one?

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