Punch
Gran Puro Nicaragua
Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua is a full strength cigar made in Honduras at HATSA. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 4⅞ × 48 to 7½ × 54.
- Maker
- Punch
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- HATSA
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 3 · 4⅞ × 48 to 7½ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsPunch Gran Puro Nicaragua uses a Connecticut Broadleaf 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-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: 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.
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What does Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua taste like?
Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua uses a Connecticut Broadleaf 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 Gran Puro Nicaragua?
Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua 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 Gran Puro Nicaragua 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 Gran Puro Nicaragua made?
Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua is made in Honduras at HATSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua use?
Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (4⅞ × 48), Toro (6 × 54) and Churchill (7½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua?
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.
What drink goes with Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua?
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 Gran Puro Nicaragua?
Cigars with a similar build include Eiroa CBT Maduro, Southern Draw Jacob's Ladder and CAO Flathead V19. They share broadleaf wrapper, full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.