Punch
Knuckle Buster Maduro
Punch Knuckle Buster Maduro is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at HATSA. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Indonesian binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Punch
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Indonesian
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- HATSA
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 52 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsPunch Knuckle Buster Maduro 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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 Knuckle Buster Maduro taste like?
Punch Knuckle Buster Maduro 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 Knuckle Buster Maduro?
Punch Knuckle Buster Maduro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Punch Knuckle Buster Maduro good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Punch Knuckle Buster Maduro made?
Punch Knuckle Buster Maduro is made in Honduras at HATSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Punch Knuckle Buster Maduro use?
Punch Knuckle Buster Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over an Indonesian binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Punch Knuckle Buster Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Toro (6 × 50), Robusto (5 × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Punch Knuckle Buster Maduro?
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 Knuckle Buster Maduro?
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 Knuckle Buster Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project, Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Maduro and CAO Session. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.