Punch " Punch" Corona Gorda

It was my recent and rare pleasure to obtain and smoke a true classic cigar that hails from that little island 89 miles south of Key West.

This cigar had long been on my Grail list and I had never come across one before.

I had recently mentioned this to a fellow brother of the leaf who responded by saying, Oh, I have some and I'll bring you one. You just gotta love that. Indeed he did and I graciously accepted.

For those not familiar with the Punch Punch this vitola is a 5 5/8" x 46 Corona Gorda and mine was a properly aged stick from 2006.

It was a beautiful night under the stars and the occasion called for something special and considerably above what was being served up at the time.

This cigar certainly fit the bill and just happened to be in my jacket. It did not disappoint. It was well made and had no construction burn or draw issues of any kind. It is no powerhouse of strength but that was not expected. When they are good, they are very good and this one was. It was smooth, flavorful and good to the very end. Too many Maker"s Marks and other cigars before and after prevent a more detailed review but did not in any way detract from the great smoke and smoking experience that was this true classic, the Cuban Punch Punch.