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Villazon & Co.

Punch

Villazon & Co. Punch is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at Villazon & Co.. It pairs Ecuador (Sumatra) wrapper; Honduras binder; Honduras & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 47.

Maker
Villazon & Co.
Wrapper
Ecuador (Sumatra)
Binder
Honduras
Filler
Honduras & Nicaragua
Country
Honduras
Factory
Villazon & Co.
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 47

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Villazon & Co. Punch uses an Ecuador (Sumatra) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Villazon & Co. Punch questions

What does Villazon & Co. Punch taste like?

Villazon & Co. Punch uses an Ecuador (Sumatra) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild 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 Villazon & Co. Punch?

Villazon & Co. Punch is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Villazon & Co. Punch 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 Villazon & Co. Punch made?

Villazon & Co. Punch is made in Honduras at Villazon & Co., according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Villazon & Co. Punch use?

Villazon & Co. Punch uses an Ecuador (Sumatra) 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 Villazon & Co. Punch come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Churchill (7 × 47), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Villazon & Co. Punch?

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 Villazon & Co. Punch?

With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Villazon & Co. Punch?

Cigars with a similar build include Cabañas, Quintero (Non-Cuban) and Cuba Aliados Flor de Aliados. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.