The Punisher

dijit · 02-12-2012, 02:13 PM

First let me start with a disclaimer for those that think Jalapenos are hot stay away, stay far away! Seriously this cigar should rank right up there with any strong full bodied smoke. Tolerating the first 5 minutes is the toughest part due to the spices on the wrapper. I couldn't place the pepper deffinateley not jalapeno.

Appearance and texture: Dark smooth wrapper not oily but not dry, firm feel and solid to the cutter. Smooth even white ash that matches the strength of the cigar.

First third: flavor explosion of spice, pepper lots of it not just the wrapper and not just hot there are essences of sweet peppers as well light spices such as cinnamon maybe couldn't quite place it.

Heart: the middle third mellowed considerably and the leather and earthy flavors start to come out allowing your palate to calm down and enjoy the smooth thick creamy smoke and the aroma.

Finish: The flavors finally start to blend and all hit at the same time the earth and leather got stronger and was met with the spices in a very well balanced combination allowing me to justify to myself the initial power of the spices.

My final word: This cigar is a brute at the beginning kinda like your first experience with Jalapeno peppers that to the end tastes more like a spicy relish. Good with a kick! I am unsure if aging this one would help too much since I am concerned the pepper would over power the whole thing.

rating 86

kelmac07 · 02-12-2012, 02:28 PM

Nice review...if you can get past the first third, it is a decent stick. Just gotta get past the pepper spray infused, lip burning gimmick out of your head.

Zeuceone · 02-12-2012, 02:29 PM

dwoodward · 02-12-2012, 02:46 PM

I am still a little concerned to try this one. Sounds like a Spicy ACID in my opinion.

dijit · 02-12-2012, 03:13 PM

The spices with the exception of the wrapper arent nearly as strong as ACID cigars.

ApexAZ · 02-12-2012, 04:08 PM

Great review, thanks! I'm not a fan of huge spice so I will probably stay away for now.

cobra03 · 02-12-2012, 06:29 PM

Nice review. Although these are not bad sticks once you get past the whole pepper spray burning they are not good enough to deal with it every time i wanted to smoke one.

02-12-2012, 06:46 PM

I've got one sitting in the humi... It's been in there for approx. 3 weeks/ I love spice, but I'm still trying to decide when I wanna feel the burnnn.

Taki · 02-12-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Nice review...if you can get past the first third, it is a decent stick. Just gotta get past the pepper spray infused, lip burning gimmick out of your head.

I couldn't get past two draws on it!!

Shane (Blak Smyth) nubbed it....crazy but he said the same thing, get past the first third and its a pretty good stick.

BHalbrooks · 02-12-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Nice review...if you can get past the first third, it is a decent stick. Just gotta get past the pepper spray infused, lip burning gimmick out of your head.

I got this in the "12 Angry men" from CI. Jesus. I like Spicy foods, but this was just stupid for the first 1/3, like everyone has said. After the Spice wears off, it's actually not that bad. Getting past the burn, that's the challenge.

Blak Smyth · 02-12-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

Great review, thanks! I'm not a fan of huge spice so I will probably stay away for now.

I have joked around alot about this stick, but let's be clear, this stick should have never been made. It seems to have been dipped in Habeneros. If you smoke this with chapped lips you will need to go to the burn unit for treatment. This cigar is a cruel joke, at least I didn't purchase a box, like Mac!!!

lenguamor · 02-12-2012, 07:01 PM

Time to bring back the cigar holder!

sevans105 · 02-12-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I have joked around alot about this stick, but let's be clear, this stick should have never been made. It seems to have been dipped in Habeneros. If you smoke this with chapped lips you will need to go to the burn unit for treatment. This cigar is a cruel joke, at least I didn't purchase a box, like Mac!!!

Lol....I got a box too. Dang cbid. Don't know that I'll ever smoke one though. Makes for good bomb fodder though! Was that the one I sent you?

Big Maduro · 02-12-2012, 10:04 PM

Ok, Now I have to pick one up. I love spice and pepper sometimes.

cobra03 · 02-12-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sevans105

Lol....I got a box too. Dang cbid. Don't know that I'll ever smoke one though. Makes for good bomb fodder though! Was that the one I sent you?

Great to give to an unsuspecting cigar mooch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Maduro

Ok, Now I have to pick one up. I love spice and pepper sometimes.

Do you love pepper spray? If so this is the cigar for you.

Big Maduro · 02-12-2012, 10:12 PM

I put Habanero in my chili and suicide wings. The only cigar I've tried with Pepper or spice is Don Peppin.

emopunker2004 · 02-12-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cobra03

Do you love pepper spray? If so this is the cigar for you.

I DO I DO!

Remo · 02-12-2012, 10:15 PM

Never had one, never will

I like spicy stuff but not a cigar oddity like this

cobra03 · 02-12-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

I DO I DO!

I have an extra can if you want. You can make your own Punishers

emopunker2004 · 02-12-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cobra03

I have an extra can if you want. You can make your own Punishers

I'm good bro. I have a can for work. If i need a new one, supply will gimmie one

02-12-2012, 02:13 PM	#1
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	The Punisher First let me start with a disclaimer for those that think Jalapenos are hot stay away, stay far away! Seriously this cigar should rank right up there with any strong full bodied smoke. Tolerating the first 5 minutes is the toughest part due to the spices on the wrapper. I couldn't place the pepper deffinateley not jalapeno. Appearance and texture: Dark smooth wrapper not oily but not dry, firm feel and solid to the cutter. Smooth even white ash that matches the strength of the cigar. First third: flavor explosion of spice, pepper lots of it not just the wrapper and not just hot there are essences of sweet peppers as well light spices such as cinnamon maybe couldn't quite place it. Heart: the middle third mellowed considerably and the leather and earthy flavors start to come out allowing your palate to calm down and enjoy the smooth thick creamy smoke and the aroma. Finish: The flavors finally start to blend and all hit at the same time the earth and leather got stronger and was met with the spices in a very well balanced combination allowing me to justify to myself the initial power of the spices. My final word: This cigar is a brute at the beginning kinda like your first experience with Jalapeno peppers that to the end tastes more like a spicy relish. Good with a kick! I am unsure if aging this one would help too much since I am concerned the pepper would over power the whole thing. rating 86

02-12-2012, 02:28 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: The Punisher Nice review...if you can get past the first third, it is a decent stick. Just gotta get past the pepper spray infused, lip burning gimmick out of your head. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-12-2012, 02:29 PM	#3
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: The Punisher __________________ It's just *THIS* this easy to help out the troops.

02-12-2012, 02:46 PM	#4
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: The Punisher I am still a little concerned to try this one. Sounds like a Spicy ACID in my opinion.

02-12-2012, 03:13 PM	#5
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: The Punisher The spices with the exception of the wrapper arent nearly as strong as ACID cigars.

02-12-2012, 04:08 PM	#6
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: The Punisher Great review, thanks! I'm not a fan of huge spice so I will probably stay away for now.

02-12-2012, 06:29 PM	#7
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: The Punisher Nice review. Although these are not bad sticks once you get past the whole pepper spray burning they are not good enough to deal with it every time i wanted to smoke one. __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

02-12-2012, 06:46 PM	#8
us_soldier1989 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Punisher I've got one sitting in the humi... It's been in there for approx. 3 weeks/ I love spice, but I'm still trying to decide when I wanna feel the burnnn.

02-12-2012, 07:01 PM	#12
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: The Punisher Time to bring back the cigar holder! __________________

02-12-2012, 10:04 PM	#14
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: The Punisher Ok, Now I have to pick one up. I love spice and pepper sometimes.

02-12-2012, 10:12 PM	#16
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: The Punisher I put Habanero in my chili and suicide wings. The only cigar I've tried with Pepper or spice is Don Peppin.

02-12-2012, 10:15 PM	#18
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: The Punisher Never had one, never will I like spicy stuff but not a cigar oddity like this __________________