Punch Petit Punch

The Punch Petit Punch is one of the brand's smallest Havanas — a Belvederes-format cigar just 4 inches long at a 40 ring gauge. It was discontinued in 2009, but it remains a fondly remembered little smoke and still surfaces among collectors and well-stocked shops.

What it tastes like

Despite its size, it carries the family character. The all-Cuban blend gives you cedar and cream up front, with a gentle earthiness and a touch of pepper underneath. It's medium in strength and smooth, an unfussy short smoke that's done in around 30 minutes. Small Cuban parejos like this can punch above their dimensions, and the Petit Punch is a tidy example.

Who it's for

This is a quick-break Havana — the kind you smoke with a morning coffee or after lunch when there's no time for a full corona. Since it's no longer in production, treat any you find as a small treat. For a current, similarly compact option, look at the tubed Punch Petit Coronations.

If you're newer to Cuban cigars, our Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars guide explains what makes Havanas distinctive. Tracking older or discontinued sticks is exactly what a humidor log is for — note yours in the Casa DNC app.