Punch Margaritas

The Punch Margaritas is a thin, elegant little Havana from the brand's classic range. A small panetela — 4.75 inches at a slim 26 ring gauge, officially the Carolina vitola — it was discontinued in 2009 but remains a charming example of the delicate, skinny cigars that used to be far more common.

What it tastes like

Thin cigars smoke hotter and faster, so the Margaritas is a brisk, lighter experience. The all-Cuban blend leans cedary and grassy, with fresh hay, cream and a clean tobacco sweetness. It's medium in strength but reads gentler thanks to the narrow gauge, and it's done in around 25 to 30 minutes. There's a certain old-world elegance to a cigar this slender.

Who it's for

This is a quick, refined smoke for a coffee break — and, being discontinued, a bit of a nostalgic find. Slim panetelas aren't for everyone, but they have real character. For a current small Havana with a fuller draw, the tubed Punch Petit Coronations is an easy substitute.

If you're curious how Cuban cigars differ from the New World, see Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars. Thin cigars need careful storage so they don't dry out — our how to store cigars without a humidor guide helps. Log yours in the Casa DNC app.