Learning about Punch cigars is a great thing one should do since they are the leading cigars produced in Cuba by Habanos SA. This is a Cuban owned company that specializes in manufacturing top quality cigars. The punch brand cigars have a great history.
They were first registered in 1840 and named after one of the character featured in the European puppet show. The brand soon became a household name and also did well in countries such as Great Britain where it was sold in great numbers. 1874 witnessed the first change of ownership of Punch brand Cigars. The brand was purchased by Luis Corujo . 10 years later, the brand was sold again. This time round, it was purchased by Fernades Lopez Manuel.
Up to this date the boxes bands of the punch cigar still bears the name of Fernandez Manuel. Lopez retired in 1924 but died after a short while. Before he died, he had passed ownership of the brand to Comas Esperanza Valle who held it for a few years before the crash of the stock market in 1929. It should be noted that the punch cigar brand experienced losses way back in 1930 when the cigar industry in Cuba faced financial hardships.
During this time, the brand was purchased by Palicio y Cia who made sure that it become one of the companies that dominated the cigar industry by specializing in cigar margues. The company manufactured other brands such as Hoyo de Monterrey, La Escepcion and Belinda. This made the company retain its popularity in Britain and it became very popular with British smokers. The embargo set on Cuba by the United States made things difficult for Fernando Palicio and as a result he fled from Cuba and settled in Florida. While in Florida, he sold his cigar lines to Dan Blumenthal of Villazon Co. and Frank Llaneza . The duo have continued to manufacture Punch, Belinda Cigars as well as Hoyo de Monterrey.
Meanwhile the production aimed for the American market was being undertaken by Honduran tobacco. When Cuba nationalized the tobacco industry, Punch continued to produce its brand. Up to now, it is still popular and produces Cuba cigar line. Some of the brands that are associated and produced by the company include Churchil, Double corona, eponymous Punch , Connoisseurs, and super selection no. 2.
In addition, Punch produces two machine made cigarillos that includes Cigarritos Reserva and the Cigarritos. Although Punch has not been selected for any edicion Limitada, it is a popular brand for the edicion Regional series of cigar manufactured by Habanos and which are meant for the local markets. When you learn more about Punch Cigars, you will understand why its brand are valued and loved by smokers ever since they were introduced in 1969. The reason for the popularity of the cigars can be attributed to the fact that Punch cigars are classic and the fact that the brands are known to live to their name.
The full flavored taste associated with the punch cigars was derived from Ecuadorian wrapper, Dominician tobaccos Nicaraguan tobacco, and a rich blend of Honduran tobaccos. Cigar insider, Cigar aficionado have particularly praised the brands with Champion front marks and the large –ring Magnum being awarded 91 and 90 ratings respectively. Cigar Cyclopedia has also recognized the collection and has awarded them A rating. In fact the two are often referred to as the pride of the Punch cigar lines and are thought to be the best of Hondurans. The smooth smoking qualities that the punch Cigars have results from Connecticut shade wrapper not forgetting the blend it receives from the premium Honduran tobacco.
The cigars are not strong and chances of overpowering new smoker are not there. The Punch Gran puro is a top brand made from proprietary tobacco selected from San Agustin Valley in Honduran. It is a big cigar loved by the smokers because of its size. It has a satisfying taste, spicy flavors and is sweet.
The cigar has received praises and A rating from cigar cyclopedia. In the street, it is referred to as a best buy cigar On the other hand the Pura Rare Corojo is not only a rich tasting, but is a cigar of distinction. It is reddish brown with shades of lustrous. It is medium in size, round and has a rich finish.
The cigar is delicious and has received an eye rating of 92 from Cigar Aficionado. It has a rich flavor and was developed according to taste and preferences of smokers. It contains the rich Nicaraguan Ometepa tobacco cultivated for upper cut. Punch Grand Cru is another brand that is tenured by smokers. It is bold; full flavored and is a top selling cigar. It is one of the brands that is thought to bring more revenue to the company.
Photo Credit: Mike Oliveri via Flickr.com
No comments:
Post a Comment