Punch Gran Puro?

[palm55]

Anticipation seems to be both the best and worst of smoking cigars... My curiosity is killing me!

After a huge salad and shamefully thick steak tonight (thank you, George Foreman, for returning to me the pleasure of dead, red meat), I anticipate the Punch Gran Puro (a Toro, I believe). I scanned the Big Boy Board (Non-Hubanos Reviews), and found mixed opinions. Anyone have a quick take on this one???
__________________________________________________ ___________

"The moment I finish my drink and my cigar, sweetheart, I will take care of that squeeky porch door hinge!"
(Book of Broken Promises, Chapt. 5)

[Andyman]

I have had one and I rather liked it! If I remember it was al little on the spicy side..

[croatan]

I've smoked a number of the Santa Rita and liked them a lot. Spicy, good flavor.

[illuminatus]

Spicey and full for me... one of the first maduro smokes I tried.. seemed strong then, haven't gone back to one since my palate has matured a bit since then, I want to try another one. I think you should enjoy it.


*edited* because it sounded condescending before, and I didn't mean it like that

[palm55]

Sounds like I'd better buckle my seatbelt!

[The Dutch]

I was gifted a box of these a couple months ago by General but I have yet to give them a try. I thought it best to let them rest awhile. Though I have given several to friends.... I'm now curious as to what they thought.

[vudu9]

Honestly, I can't think of a Punch cigar that I don't like.

[palm55]

Thank you, one and all, for your input! And to those of you who described it as "spicy," you were right on the money!!!

But the spiciness was, indeed, delicious!! I let her rest many times, and she accompanied me for well over 90 minutes... Wonderful flavor, and intoxicating aroma!

[King Cat]

Originally Posted by vudu9

Honestly, I can't think of a Punch cigar that I don't like.

I'm on the other end of the spectrum. So far I haven't found a NC Punch that I really like. There are a couple more that I need to try, but so far I just don't think this brand is for me.

[punch]

Originally Posted by vudu9

Honestly, I can't think of a Punch cigar that I don't like.

Pretty much my opinion, too. However, my least favorite are the Gran Puros since they are rather strong. I have no complaints about construction or burn on the ones that I have tried. Both categories were perfect with tons of smoke. But the strength was a bit much. I prefer the Gran Cru or Delux lines when it comes to a relaxing smoke.

[Sancho Fuente]

It seems like I am one of the few who doesn't find them that special. All Punch's seem to be a little bit one-dimensional, at least the ones I have tried. The only ones that seemed maybe a little better than average was the Rare Corojo. That might be because I love corojo wrappers.

That is my favorite part about this hobby though. I love arguing with people at the B&M saying why this stick is better than that one or whatever. As long as you enjoyed it, thats what counts.

[txmatt]

It's nice to see there are people that like these cigars; I was beginning to think I was the only one around here who did.

The Gran Puro seems to get more polarized responces from people than their other lines.

I have gone through a couple boxes of the Rancho Vitola, and have only 2 of the Santa Rita size in my humi currently. This is one of the few over $2 a stick cigars I buy by the box.

-Matt-

[Mister Moo]

Gran Puro - smoked a dozen or so and found them strong, spicy, good-drawing, smokes. Liked them fine - would buy a few each time I'd drop by the local.

I read database reviews and wondered why they were so disliked. Then I smoked one that tasted like socks off the feet of WWII Russian Army infantry and understood. I mean rotten - pitched it - awful. Next one fine. Next one squishy loose, burned rocket hot and fast up one side. It's troublesome to review since I suspect they arrive with the good, the bad and the ugly all in the same box.

I like the Punch Rothschild Maduro a lot, but find they sometimes run loose/burn fast as well.