Punch Rare Corojo Champion

tuxpuff · 06-17-2009, 06:18 PM

Smooth wrapper with 2 very light veins. Nice cedar and tobacco aroma prelight. It took a lot of pressure to clip this bad boy but the draw seems great.

First third - Initially a very smooth smoke with predominate flavors of tobacco and leather with some notes of cedar and toasted almonds. Great draw with lots of smoke. Despite it's shape it is burning very well. Also getting a small amount of sweetness on the palate.

Second third - Flavors staying consistent with the addition of a slightly woody taste. Very light peppery spice on the aftertaste with is also heavy with tobacco flavor. After the bulge the draw tightens up a bit. The peppery spice aftertaste continues to grow in intensity.

Final third - Still staying consistent in flavor of tobacco and leather. The aftertaste is still increasing in intensity with flavors of peppery spice and mocha.

Overall a decent cigar. Good burn and consistent flavors. I probably would not buy a box but it was an enjoyable afternoon smoke.

boonedoggle · 06-17-2009, 06:20 PM

I've only had a few of these in the past. I wasn't a fan. Nice review though!

e-man67 · 06-17-2009, 06:32 PM

I tend to like the rare corojos and have smoke quite a few boxes of them!

06-17-2009, 07:00 PM

Nice review and pics. I like the Bowling Pin once in awhile.

Commander Quan · 06-17-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

I probably would not buy a box but it was an enjoyable afternoon smoke.

This pretty much sums up every NC Punch I've ever smoked. IMO everyone of them tastes the exact same.

Starchild · 06-17-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Commander Quan

This pretty much sums up every NC Punch I've ever smoked. IMO everyone of them tastes the exact same.

I enjoy the occasional champ, but I haven't tried the Rare Corojo yet. I've got a couple resting for when I'm in the mood.

Nice review

wrench turner 85 · 06-17-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by darkninja67

Nice review and pics. I like the Bowling Pin once in awhile.

G G · 06-17-2009, 09:10 PM

I enjoy the regular champion, but haven't had the pleasure of the rare corojo yet.

Thanks for the review.

06-17-2009, 06:18 PM	#1
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Punch Rare Corojo Champion Smooth wrapper with 2 very light veins. Nice cedar and tobacco aroma prelight. It took a lot of pressure to clip this bad boy but the draw seems great. First third - Initially a very smooth smoke with predominate flavors of tobacco and leather with some notes of cedar and toasted almonds. Great draw with lots of smoke. Despite it's shape it is burning very well. Also getting a small amount of sweetness on the palate. Second third - Flavors staying consistent with the addition of a slightly woody taste. Very light peppery spice on the aftertaste with is also heavy with tobacco flavor. After the bulge the draw tightens up a bit. The peppery spice aftertaste continues to grow in intensity. Final third - Still staying consistent in flavor of tobacco and leather. The aftertaste is still increasing in intensity with flavors of peppery spice and mocha. Overall a decent cigar. Good burn and consistent flavors. I probably would not buy a box but it was an enjoyable afternoon smoke.

06-17-2009, 06:20 PM	#2
boonedoggle The Search is ON Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jimmy Location: CHARLESTON, SC Posts: 631 Trading: (19)	Re: Punch Rare Corojo Champion I've only had a few of these in the past. I wasn't a fan. Nice review though! __________________ Dr. Hibbard: Is that the love of a man for a woman, or the love of a man for a fine Cuban cigar? (chuckles

06-17-2009, 06:32 PM	#3
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Punch Rare Corojo Champion I tend to like the rare corojos and have smoke quite a few boxes of them!

06-17-2009, 07:00 PM	#4
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Punch Rare Corojo Champion Nice review and pics. I like the Bowling Pin once in awhile.

06-17-2009, 09:10 PM	#8
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: Punch Rare Corojo Champion I enjoy the regular champion, but haven't had the pleasure of the rare corojo yet. Thanks for the review.