What Punch had the best flavor profile for you?

Outlaw God · 07-25-2013, 07:40 AM

I haven't had a Punch cigar for years and can't remember the profile, what one out of these major offering is your favorite?
And the size that was best also?
Thanks!

Punch
Punch Bareknuckle
Punch Deluxe
Punch Gran Cru
Punch Gran Puro
Punch Rare Corojo
Punch Rare Corojo 10th Anniversary
Punch Uppercut

dave · 07-25-2013, 07:43 AM

IMVHO,
Punch - boring as heck
Punch Bareknuckle - awful
Punch Deluxe - nh
Punch Gran Cru - had, but so memorable I remember nothing about it
Punch Gran Puro - did nothing for me
Punch Rare Corojo - only NC Punch I ever wanted more than once - esp in the little perfecto
Punch Rare Corojo 10th Anniversary - nh
Punch Uppercut -worse than the Bareknuckle

AdamJoshua · 07-25-2013, 07:45 AM

I personally enjoy the Punch Punch.

Outlaw God · 07-25-2013, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave

IMVHO,
Punch - boring as heck
Punch Bareknuckle - awful
Punch Deluxe - nh
Punch Gran Cru - had, but so memorable I remember nothing about it
Punch Gran Puro - did nothing for me
Punch Rare Corojo - only NC Punch I ever wanted more than once - esp in the little perfecto
Punch Rare Corojo 10th Anniversary - nh
Punch Uppercut -worse than the Bareknuckle

Wow fast response, that's a concise observation, maybe why I never picked one up again.

Thanks brother

Simple1 · 07-25-2013, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

I personally enjoy the Punch Punch.

This. Best one ever.

Buckeye Jack · 07-25-2013, 07:51 AM

Black Prince myself....Ninfas arent bad either!

kelmac07 · 07-25-2013, 08:01 AM

Punch is one line that I've had zero luck with.

Porch Dweller · 07-25-2013, 08:05 AM

Punch Punch, although it's been years since I had one
Rare Corojo
Bareknuckle, although it needs some rest

RepoGenetic · 07-25-2013, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Punch is one line that I've had zero luck with.

I would agree with this. Taken quite a few shots at it too, as occasionally I would think I was overlooking them, or that they couldn't all be that meh. But trying another one would always end the same.

Einstein's definition of insanity - doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. So yeah, I don't try Punch anymore.

Outlaw God · 07-25-2013, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RepoGenetic

I would agree with this. Taken quite a few shots at it too, as occasionally I would think I was overlooking them, or that they couldn't all be that meh. But trying another one would always end the same.

Einstein's definition of insanity - doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. So yeah, I don't try Punch anymore.

Must be why I haven't tried one for years

Thanks

hammondc · 07-25-2013, 09:40 AM

I've always liked the Punch Rare Corojo in the rothschild size. Even though they are not rare and do not contain any Corojo.

shilala · 07-25-2013, 10:11 AM

I remember enjoying the Gran Puro and Rare Corojo both.

Col. Kurtz · 07-25-2013, 10:19 PM

Superfino. Best. RE. Ever.

icehog3 · 07-25-2013, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckeye Jack

Ninfas arent bad either!

No, they are not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

Superfino. Best. RE. Ever.

I agree, wish they had made more.

Adding:

Punch Descobridores RE
Punch Petite Punch

and

Punch Necatres for the win

07-25-2013, 10:45 PM

When I was a noob I remember the Punch Gran Cru to be an o.k. maduro.

Notice. OK.

The Rare Corojo and 1oth Anni Corojo are quite nice and pretty easy to get your hands on.

smokin5 · 07-25-2013, 10:50 PM

NC speaking, I enjoy the Gran Puro.
One of the few cigars that really pairs well with tequila.

Rare Crojo is pretty nice, too.

dvickery · 07-26-2013, 03:44 AM

ss#1

derrek

longknocker · 07-26-2013, 03:52 AM

Only One I Like Is The Gran Puro. Great Cigar, IMO.

CoffeeWaterBeer · 07-26-2013, 08:23 AM

I see Punch getting a lot of "meh" reviews, with the word "boring" coming up quite often. I used to grab standard Punch Robustos I suppose because they were familiar, easy to find, and weren't bad. I'm curious to have another go at them now that I feel like I may have a (somewhat) more discerning palette.

That's the great thing about this hobby. There's never a shortage of new things to try, and the deeper you go, revisiting old smokes can be a new experience.

rennD · 07-26-2013, 08:41 AM

Ninfas. Aged Punch is also one of my faves.

View Poll Results: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you?
Punch	6	13.95%
Punch Bareknuckle	3	6.98%
Punch Deluxe	1	2.33%
Punch Gran Cru	0	0%
Punch Gran Puro	7	16.28%
Punch Rare Corojo	13	30.23%
Punch Rare Corojo 10th Anniversary	2	4.65%
Punch Uppercut	2	4.65%
Other	9	20.93%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

07-25-2013, 07:43 AM	#2
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? IMVHO, Punch - boring as heck Punch Bareknuckle - awful Punch Deluxe - nh Punch Gran Cru - had, but so memorable I remember nothing about it Punch Gran Puro - did nothing for me Punch Rare Corojo - only NC Punch I ever wanted more than once - esp in the little perfecto Punch Rare Corojo 10th Anniversary - nh Punch Uppercut -worse than the Bareknuckle

07-25-2013, 07:45 AM	#3
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,785 Trading: (40)	Re: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? I personally enjoy the Punch Punch.

07-25-2013, 07:51 AM	#6
Buckeye Jack Havana Daydreamin' Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jack Location: Dublin, OH (Columbus) Posts: 726 Trading: (34)	Re: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? Black Prince myself....Ninfas arent bad either!

07-25-2013, 08:01 AM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? Punch is one line that I've had zero luck with. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-25-2013, 07:40 AM	#1
Outlaw God John 3:16 Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Daniel Location: California Posts: 537 Trading: (2)	What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? I haven't had a Punch cigar for years and can't remember the profile, what one out of these major offering is your favorite? And the size that was best also? Thanks! Punch Punch Bareknuckle Punch Deluxe Punch Gran Cru Punch Gran Puro Punch Rare Corojo Punch Rare Corojo 10th Anniversary Punch Uppercut __________________ There are five things, above all else, that make life worth living: a good relationship with God, a good woman, good health, good friends, and a good cigar

07-25-2013, 08:05 AM	#8
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,171 Trading: (24)	Re: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? Punch Punch, although it's been years since I had one Rare Corojo Bareknuckle, although it needs some rest __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

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hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? I've always liked the Punch Rare Corojo in the rothschild size. Even though they are not rare and do not contain any Corojo.

07-25-2013, 10:11 AM	#12
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? I remember enjoying the Gran Puro and Rare Corojo both. __________________

07-25-2013, 10:19 PM	#13
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? Superfino. Best. RE. Ever. __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

07-25-2013, 10:45 PM	#15
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? When I was a noob I remember the Punch Gran Cru to be an o.k. maduro. Notice. OK. The Rare Corojo and 1oth Anni Corojo are quite nice and pretty easy to get your hands on.

07-25-2013, 10:50 PM	#16
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? NC speaking, I enjoy the Gran Puro. One of the few cigars that really pairs well with tequila. Rare Crojo is pretty nice, too. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

07-26-2013, 03:44 AM	#17
dvickery Team of 1 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: derrek Location: edson , alberta , canada Posts: 685 Trading: (0)	Re: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? ss#1 derrek __________________ i hope i someday become the man my dog thinks i am

07-26-2013, 03:52 AM	#18
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,115 Trading: (82)	Re: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? Only One I Like Is The Gran Puro. Great Cigar, IMO.

07-26-2013, 08:23 AM	#19
CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Re: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? I see Punch getting a lot of "meh" reviews, with the word "boring" coming up quite often. I used to grab standard Punch Robustos I suppose because they were familiar, easy to find, and weren't bad. I'm curious to have another go at them now that I feel like I may have a (somewhat) more discerning palette. That's the great thing about this hobby. There's never a shortage of new things to try, and the deeper you go, revisiting old smokes can be a new experience.

07-26-2013, 08:41 AM	#20
rennD NinfaManiac Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Carl Location: In a Cloud of Siglo Smoke Posts: 1,452 Trading: (19)	Re: What Punch had the best flavor profile for you? Ninfas. Aged Punch is also one of my faves. __________________ *Any cigars portrayed in this post that appear to be Cuban in origin are completely fictional in nature. Any resemblance between these cigars and actual Cuban cigars is unintended and coincidental.*