Comments on: Punch Upper Cut Robusto

By: John Werner

John Werner — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:20:38 +0000

I’m on my fifth one (grand corona) and I am really enjoying these. My personal take on these is they have a lot of flavor thus they are definitely medium to fuller in profile. The tastes I’m getting are “meaty” and slightly nutty with a zing of salt and spice. It’s a nice change from dark, earthy, woody, and leatherly that I, for some reason, had expected from a super-rich volcanic grown leaf. I can see why this leaf has a very unique flavor profile. It has me wondering how much of the filler is from Ometepe? I am not likening this to any stick in my current rotation so with the marketing of this unique very limited quantity leaf I’m thinking it lives up to its billing as being a largely singular type offering. It finishes fairly long and strong so it definitely asserts itself. I happen to like it and will enjoy having the entire box to work in. I recommend trying the Punch Uppercut. It’s not a “me-too” cigar, rather it is different. It will polarize smokers to be sure, but at the reasonable price ($6.50) this grand corona deliveres a hour of pleasure as far as I’m concerned.

By: cmathus

cmathus — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:46:34 +0000

Had the first one last night. My normal cigar is either the Gurkha masterblend or the Cain. I have to say this cigar was very pleasant. When I try a new cigar I rate them in one of three ways. 1) do not like, usually leave half smoked cigar in ashtray 2) Good cigar will not look for it to buy though 3) excellent cigar will find it to buy a few for humidor. I went out this morning and bought the 3 pack of the Uppercuts.
The cigar was very pleasent at first spark. Smooth a bit leathery with a creamy aftertaste. About half way through the stick the earthy flavors picked up and had a very good coffee/chocolate taste. The lower 1/3-1/4 of the stick had a nice spicy hint to it to finish the cigar off. I really enjoyed it. It is not a cain, but it is a cigar I will buy.

By: CoryMack

CoryMack — Thu, 06 May 2010 23:57:25 +0000

Smoking an uppercut right now. Brian, you were spot on with this review. Im not greatly impressed, but the rich flavor of the first third got my mouth salivating. I just purchased the Punch Smoker Box special at 25.99 for the Uppercut, The Rare Corojo, The Regular Punch, and the Gran Puro. Not a big punch fan, and I normally stick to my connecticut shade wrappers and more on the milder side. The only full i love is the Serie V, hands down the best smoke in my opinion. I’ll update you on how the rest of this set goes. Definitely worth the price with the free smoker. Bazing!!!! -CoryMack”anudo”

By: Jeff harris

Jeff harris — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:40:32 +0000

Good and entertaining and informative. Cigar sounds a lot like the Class Regent by Gurkha and the Sopranos edition by CAO. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks.

By: boomerd35

boomerd35 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:35:22 +0000

I had one last night and was surprised how much I enjoyed it. Didn’t wow me, but a nice solid cigar with good taste at a decent price. And the burn on the cigar I had was perfect. Nice tight ash and excellent construction.

By: Dave Buffman

Dave Buffman — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:34:54 +0000

I tried one last nite. 1st two thirds nice creamy leather, coffee. Spice kicked in last 1/3. would that change if aged for 2 years more??? I dont have another. but may be worth putting one in bottom of the box.

By: Brian Hewitt

Brian Hewitt — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:20:07 +0000

Smoking a Gran Puro now, and yes, the Upper Cut appears to be stronger. (Hey look a that, I actually followed up on something. LOL)