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Spotlight Brand: Punch Signature

June 19, 2015 |

The perfect mix of tradition and modern taste…

Punch Signature pays homage to the brand's heritage while presenting a bold, modern design. Punch Originated in 19th century Cuba and is one of the most famous cigar brands in the world. Known for strong, full-flavored blends, Punch has evolved with its Signature blend that truly showcases legendary blending.

The main feature is an exclusive and specially cultivated Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper that has never before been utilized in the industry. Grown in the Los Rios Provence of Ecuador between two volcanic mountains, it delivers an exceptional burn and tasting profile. Nicaraguan and Dominican long-fillers are at its core creating a full-bodied cigar that stays true to the Punch name. Topped off with a band that uses artwork from the 1800s and housed in sleek, modern boxes, Punch Signature pays homage to both the past and future.

Q & A: Connecticut Wrappers?

Q.
What is the difference between a Connecticut and a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper?

6/15/15 | by TM of Bronx, NY

A.

​It probably comes as no surprise that Connecticut-wrapped cigars are the best-selling in the business. Yes, even with more of the cigar community gravitating towards stronger blends, the Connecticut wrapper reigns supreme. But what surprises people is that there’s a lot of Connecticut wrapper being used for full-bodied blends too. Enter the Connecticut Broadleaf. 

Traditionally, most people associate Connecticut wrappers with the shade-grown leaves that are khaki in color and relatively mellow-bodied. What flies under the radar though are Connecticut Broadleaf wrappers. Grown under direct sunlight, these leaves grow bigger and thicker than other wrapper leaves and are the perfect leaves for maduro wrappers. The bigger, thicker leaves hold up better during the intense fermentation process required to produce the darker wrapper. Shade grown Connecticut wrappers are smaller and thinner so they’d simply break down too far during this process and become unusable.

by Sean G

Review: Davidoff Winston Churchill

Sean G A lack of complexity
Anytime the boss drops off a pack of 4 cigars that retail at $16.90 per stick, I tend to perk up and put those spreadsheets on hold. Even though I work in this business, I tend to avoid a high priced cigar like this but I’m always happy to give one a go. And since this is being billed as one of Davidoff’s strongest blends, I was excited to say the least. The cigar delivered in the beginning offering a slight hint of spice layered with some notes of cedar and vanilla. But as good as it started, I found the cigar faded rapidly into bland notes of cedar and spice. It wasn’t awful but its lack of complexity was pretty boring to me. I could get into this at an event or special occasion but if I’m sitting on my back porch I’d opt for something with more complexity – and a smaller price point.
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