NOTES:
Some loosened seams which tighten on heating. A big vein runs most of its length. Tight-ish draw loosens after the opening third, but remains somewhat sluggish. Helter-Skelter smoke out-put. Cap/shoulder dilapidated a tick. Texture is smooth with straight-forward notes of wood beginning unkindly, then settling. Brownie, black pepper, chili powder, grains, compost. Nicely balanced sans transitioning. Goodly nuances once woods settle.
FINAL GRADE: B
A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 0-59
WRAPPER: Connecticut Broadleaf
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
STRENGTH: Medium
ORIGIN: STG Danli Factory (HATSA) Honduras
"Although the word "puro" is in the name, Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua cigars are not puros by definition. While the high-priming binder and filler tobacco is from Nicaragua, the cigars are enveloped in a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper." Cigar Aficionado.FILLER: Nicaraguan
STRENGTH: Medium
ORIGIN: STG Danli Factory (HATSA) Honduras
Thank-you bigly-so, to Cigars City for this Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua offering.
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