View Full Version : Cu-Avana Punisher... It tastes like burning
cobra03
06-02-2011, 03:41 PM
I dont know if anyone has tried these, but i fired one up today that i got in a sampler. This cigar is interesting to say the least. It tastes like the exact opposite of a sweetened tip cigar. The minute i put the cigar in my mouth and lit it up my lips started burning and went numb. This lasted for about half of the cigar. The taste of the cigar itself wasnt bad but i couldnt get past the fact that my lips felt like they had been sprayed with pepper spray.It would seem they definitly coated the tip in something as a gimic maybe i dont know but i dont think i would buy many more of these. Very interesting just to try though.
Sounds interesting to say the least lol.
Thanks for the heads up Scott, was looking at those but I think i'll pass!!! Had my share of pepper spray.
icehog3
06-02-2011, 03:49 PM
Cu-Avana Punisher... It tastes like burning
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/choo.jpg
dannysguitar
06-02-2011, 04:08 PM
I've heard the same thing from a guy on another board. Any other experiences?
kelmac07
06-02-2011, 07:06 PM
Waiting on a box of these. Hmmmmm...wonder if I f@#*ed up. :confused:
Waiting on a box of these. Hmmmmm...wonder if I f@#*ed up. :confused:
:sl :sl :sl, bomb fodder Mac!!!
Poor basatages won't know what hit em :r
hammondc
06-02-2011, 07:13 PM
Quick reading on the intewwebz leads me to believe the wrapper is infused with a chili of some sort. Maybe just capsaicin for the heat?
Sherlockholms
06-02-2011, 07:19 PM
I dont know if anyone has tried these, but i fired one up today that i got in a sampler. This cigar is interesting to say the least. It tastes like the exact opposite of a sweetened tip cigar. The minute i put the cigar in my mouth and lit it up my lips started burning and went numb. This lasted for about half of the cigar. The taste of the cigar itself wasnt bad but i couldnt get past the fact that my lips felt like they had been sprayed with pepper spray.It would seem they definitly coated the tip in something as a gimic maybe i dont know but i dont think i would buy many more of these. Very interesting just to try though.
Lol, I guess that is why it's called the Punisher! Sound like a very interesting cigar. I might have to give it a try sometime.:)
MurphysLaw
06-02-2011, 07:22 PM
http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/2/26/129117133164472113.jpg
TBone
06-02-2011, 08:08 PM
I luv some heat might be interesting to try...
Tio Gato
06-03-2011, 03:13 PM
Monica Lewinsky Seconds?;s
maninblack
06-03-2011, 03:18 PM
Sounds nasty to me. I gave the regular intenso's and don't care for them either. Sounds like something to avoid.
Homebrewer
06-04-2011, 07:43 AM
Same thing happened to me. 10 seconds after I put it in my mouth, my lips started to burn. Knowing nothing about this cigar, I thought that there must be chemicals on the wrapper. I put it out instantly and my lips continued to burn for 5 more minutes. I felt punished to say the least...
cobra03
06-04-2011, 02:43 PM
Monica Lewinsky Seconds?;s
lol i would feel sorry for any woman who decided to get frisky with this cigar.
benedic08
06-04-2011, 02:52 PM
lol i would feel sorry for any woman who decided to get frisky with this cigar.
Hahhaha :r:r
You my friend just made my day!
whodeeni
06-05-2011, 08:55 AM
Poor basatages won't know what hit em :r
Haha! Very funny!
Sounds nasty to me. I gave the regular intenso's and don't care for them either. Sounds like something to avoid.
I picked up some Intensos off cbid for just over $2 a pop. I wouldn't pay CIs regular prices, but I got my money's worth. Good, strong earthy flavors with a hefty spice and light sweetness on the finish. No real development and not much complexity, but a good solid smoke otherwise.
I had planned on trying the Punisher, but I'm with the majority here. Sounds like a gimmick, so I'll pass.
kelmac07
06-06-2011, 06:38 PM
Wife says my box arrived today. Funny thing is that I ordered these three months ago.
maninblack
06-06-2011, 07:30 PM
Good luck with those Mac and let us know your thoughts.
Starscream
06-08-2011, 08:29 AM
Wife says my box arrived today. Funny thing is that I ordered these three months ago.
Where'd you order them from, Mac?
Three months:sl
kaisersozei
06-08-2011, 09:01 AM
Where'd you order them from, Mac?
Three months:sl
Switzerland :r
The regular Cu-avana maduro & natural are decent budget smokes, and I always thought they had a nice underlying sweetness to them. Not sure why they would screw around with a wrapper like that. I won't be trying them, but I'm interested in Mac's review :tu
cobra03
06-08-2011, 02:14 PM
I have one of these left and i really have no intrest in smoking it. So im going to share the experience with another unsuspecting victim ... im mean upstanding BOTL. First come first serve. If you want to try one shoot me a PM and we'll set something up. I only have one so who ever gets to me first gets it.
kelmac07
06-08-2011, 02:21 PM
Where'd you order them from, Mac?
Three months:sl
Cigar International...they were shown in the catalog, but kept saying they had not come in yet. This was the case for three months. They were only available in the sampler that Scott picked up. Their communication was for crap too. :td :td
maninblack
06-08-2011, 04:34 PM
I have one of these left and i really have no intrest in smoking it. So im going to share the experience with another unsuspecting victim ... im mean upstanding BOTL. First come first serve. If you want to try one shoot me a PM and we'll set something up. I only have one so who ever gets to me first gets it.
Nice offer but the thought of burning lips warns me to stay away. Good luck to whomever jumps on this.
shilala
06-08-2011, 05:25 PM
Cigar International...they were shown in the catalog, but kept saying they had not come in yet. This was the case for three months. They were only available in the sampler that Scott picked up. Their communication was for crap too. :td :td
I thought you'd have learned better than to deal with those douches by now. :D
cobra03
06-08-2011, 10:22 PM
Really . No takers yet. This is a free cigar no stings attached. Other than the burning that is. Is everyone that scared. Do i have to start making fun of people, you bunch of nancies. :tg
cobra03
06-08-2011, 11:05 PM
Zeuceone has jumped on this grenade.
strife
06-09-2011, 11:54 AM
Doesn't sound like a cigar I'd care for, thanks for the heads up.
Zeuceone
06-17-2011, 07:41 PM
Well I will thank cobra03 for the bodyguards he sent. I'm glad I was able to save one of you botl from this disaster.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/zeuceone/1308359547.jpg
Well first and fore most, I have to say that this was the worst cigar experience I have had to date. This cigar has I very strong burning sensation when smoking, thought it only lasted for about four puffs. The burning was just the beginning of the punishement. With first ten minutes of smoking this you will realize why its called the punisher. For about ten minutes I suffered from headache, sharp stomach pains, and the burning of the lips/mouth. I highly regret being the test dummy for this.
I was able to smoke this to the half way point before I had enough of the headache it was giving me. Its not to bad if you are able to get past the first then minutes. I gives this stick a 98.7 and recommend you guys try this:r
icehog3
06-17-2011, 07:43 PM
Send him a fiver!! :D
Bill86
06-17-2011, 07:45 PM
Sounds like something for the PPP.
kelmac07
06-18-2011, 12:10 AM
Looks like I have some "fun" ahead...
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_3530.jpg
emopunker2004
06-18-2011, 12:28 AM
Looks like I have some "fun" ahead...
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_3530.jpg
you throw one of those in our trade? :r I'm down to try one...not sure i should though...:tf
kelmac07
06-18-2011, 12:29 AM
you throw one of those in our trade? :r I'm down to try one...not sure i should though...:tf
Nope...I have to smoke one first. :D
Zeuceone
06-18-2011, 12:42 AM
Nope...I have to smoke one first. :D
you havent lived till you tried a punisher.:banger:banger:banger
Bad Finger
06-18-2011, 01:21 AM
Looks like I have some "fun" ahead...
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_3530.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BSGBTx-mczk/Tc7XdYZVqeI/AAAAAAAAAV4/PVg7hjU6F-k/s1600/Ha+ha+2.jpg
:r
longknocker
06-18-2011, 03:58 AM
Glad I Didn't Try "The Punisher"! At My Age, I'd Probably Have An M.I.!:r
cobra03
06-20-2011, 03:50 PM
Lol First off im glad you got the package. Secondly I figured a couple of tried and true smokes would soften the blow of the Punisher. lol now you know why i wouldnt even smoke the second one. Im sorry you had to go through that but you did volunteer for that one. :r
neoflex
06-20-2011, 08:36 PM
Funny I was just looking at these in the new Cigar.com catalog and thought, "What a dumb F'in name and the v as a u is even more ridiculous." From the sounds of it I might as well try smoking the pepper shaker in the kitchen to get the same experience. Big pass from this guy right here.:D
Sounds like a great cigar to discourage kids to start smoking. :D
RevSmoke
06-21-2011, 07:32 AM
They do call it the Punisher...
Blak Smyth
08-16-2011, 08:10 AM
Mac, Well?
Smoke any yet?
I smoked on last night it must be infused with habeneros or something.
The construction was flawless and the prelight smell was inviting.
I licked the tip of the cigar and felt the burn. After about 15 minutes the pepper faded or my tastebuds went numb. I actually enjoyed this cigar, it was soo different. I wouldn't buy anymore but if somebody handed me one I would smoke it. Might be a good smoke in the snow. If you don't like hot sauce don't try this cigar!
kelmac07
08-16-2011, 09:30 AM
Mac, Well?
Smoke any yet?
I smoked on last night it must be infused with habeneros or something.
The construction was flawless and the prelight smell was inviting.
I licked the tip of the cigar and felt the burn. After about 15 minutes the pepper faded or my tastebuds went numb. I actually enjoyed this cigar, it was soo different. I wouldn't buy anymore but if somebody handed me one I would smoke it. Might be a good smoke in the snow. If you don't like hot sauce don't try this cigar!
Smoked one...total gimmick stick. Pepper and tingling went away after the first third and never came back. Total BS...but I had fun. I only have 5 left for the original box. (gifted them out) :D Shane...might have one for ya at Doms.
Blak Smyth
08-16-2011, 09:39 AM
Smoked one...total gimmick stick. Pepper and tingling went away after the first third and never came back. Total BS...but I had fun. I only have 5 left for the original box. (gifted them out) :D Shane...might have one for ya at Doms.
Haha okay. I'm gonna "embrace the pvnisher".
kaisersozei
08-16-2011, 09:56 AM
I only have 5 left for the original box. (gifted them out)
Yes, thank you. Or not. :D
I'm gonna see what this does with some age. Like, 10 years, maybe :r
celtic250
08-16-2011, 01:25 PM
I had received one of these from a buddy that got one in a sample pack and without knowing anything previously about this smoke it is safe to say it was a smack to the face. Very intense burning sensation for the first half of the stick. The flavors are very different than any other cigar I had smoked disregarding the pepper spray effect. I would not seek these out again but I did not mind the overall cigar. It was worth trying once. Just my .02
RevSmoke
08-16-2011, 01:44 PM
Interesting that the places that have these now suddenly have deals on them. :D
I am getting ready to light this up. Figured I would post as the smoke went along.
Pre-lite
This is the first cigar I have ever had that burnt my lips before even being lit!!!!!!!
ok, five minutes in. Just for comparison I love hot foods, but I have never felt the burning sensation that I am experiencing at this moment!!!!
15 minutes. It tasted like this cigar was dipped in pepper spray. The numbness is going away. Believe it or not, this cigar actually taste pretty good.
deadrise
10-31-2011, 05:19 PM
:banger lick her up real good -(P
deadrise
10-31-2011, 05:20 PM
yea I like them after the shock goes away
30 minutes. The PEPPER SPRAY is gone. Now it just a good solid pepper flavor on the draw. Am starting to enjoy this cigar.
thechrisdotcom
10-31-2011, 05:35 PM
Sounds like something you would give to someone who tries to mug you as you go to your car late at night. :r
deadrise
10-31-2011, 05:38 PM
damn last time I paired this with some hot food and it went great. your making me want some hot chili or tacos and have my last one of these with a cold beer yummmmmm
damn last time I paired this with some hot food and it went great. your making me want some hot chili or tacos and have my last one of these with a cold beer yummmmmm
It reminded me of the Nuclear wings at Hooters!!!!:dr
thechrisdotcom
10-31-2011, 05:45 PM
damn last time I paired this with some hot food and it went great. your making me want some hot chili or tacos and have my last one of these with a cold beer yummmmmm
Not a cigar I would try. But it sounds like it'd make a good pairing with a really really cold pilsner beer.
1 hour. 2/3 through, Heavy pepper still present. I would not recommend smoking this cigar on an empty stomach!!!
kelmac07
10-31-2011, 06:05 PM
About time you lit that thing up. :r :r
About time you lit that thing up. :r :r
Yea, but at least I will finish it!!!!!:banger
Steve
10-31-2011, 06:11 PM
Is it just a painfull hot or is it a spicy, flavorfull hot Larry?
kelmac07
10-31-2011, 06:13 PM
Is it just a painfull hot or is it a spicy, flavorfull hot Larry?
I'll bring ya one to Epic IV and you tell us Steve. :D
I'll bring ya one to Epic IV and you tell us Steve. :D
:tu:tu:tu
kelmac07
10-31-2011, 06:23 PM
Already made a note...it will get packed. :D
w squared
10-31-2011, 06:23 PM
Anyone know where to get one of these bad boys? I have a "friend" that is eager to "borrow" cigars...but tends not to return the favour.
I dont know if Steve has the :xxx to smoke it!!!!!:r:r
kelmac07
10-31-2011, 06:29 PM
I dont know if Steve has the :xxx to smoke it!!!!!:r:r
He'd better...because it's not coming back to Virginia. :D
Steve
10-31-2011, 06:33 PM
;s I asked...:D
kelmac07
10-31-2011, 06:34 PM
;s I asked...:D
You will be. :r :r Kellie said she'd help you with it. :D
Steve
10-31-2011, 06:35 PM
Well, while you are destroying your taste buds, I am enjoying a bowl of delicious pipeweed that a brother presented me with Friday night in Orlando.
Thanks Larry :D
Steve
10-31-2011, 06:37 PM
You will be. :r :r Kellie said she'd help you with it. :D
:r:r
You have obviously never had any of my award winning Chernobyl Gold Sunspot Chili.
Steve
10-31-2011, 06:41 PM
Back to my original question, is it just hot or does it have flavor? I have had hot sauces that would spontaneous ignight your head but tasted like hell, and I have had others that burned in a sweet sweet way
Back to my original question, is it just hot or does it have flavor? I have had hot sauces that would spontaneous ignight your head but tasted like hell, and I have had others that burned in a sweet sweet way
It actually has a good flavor. Just a "Little" heavy on the pepper, at first.
Steve
10-31-2011, 06:46 PM
Gotcha.
I made some tequila habenero hot sauce one time that worked wonders on grease stains on the driveway but tasted like crap.
1:45, I am done with this. This cigar is not for the faint of heart. It would be a good contest cigar for EPIC, just to see who finishes it!!!
Steve
10-31-2011, 07:05 PM
A spicy as hell ligero..umph! I bet that does have a kick
DaBear
10-31-2011, 07:17 PM
Sounds a lot like my first experience with a namakubi. The first 15 mins were just an out of this world spicebomb, then got a real nice smooth creamy caramel out of it
Sonic04GT
10-31-2011, 10:17 PM
Sounds interesting! I have an Intenso I need to try one of these days. Sounds intimidating :tu
Just grabbed a couple of these and am really looking forward to smoking one. :tu
kelmac07
11-01-2011, 05:12 AM
Sounds interesting! I have an Intenso I need to try one of these days. Sounds intimidating :tu
The Intenso is a very underated stick...very strong, flavorful and full of spice. :dr :dr
tengel78
02-26-2012, 08:21 PM
I just won a 5'er of these and now I'm a little scared. At least they were cheap if I don't like them.
I just won a 5'er of these and now I'm a little scared. At least they were cheap if I don't like them.
Just remember, the initial pepper only last about the first inch or so.:banger
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