Punch · Punch (Cuba)
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The flagship Cuban Punch — a Corona Gorda of pure Vuelta Abajo tobacco with the brand's classic earthy, cocoa-laced punch. A connoisseur's everyday Havana.
The short answer
The Punch Punch is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Cuban corona gorda with a Cuban wrapper. Expect cedar, earth, and cocoa.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Sweet · Roast · Spice
The verdict
The Punch Punch is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Punch's Punch (Cuba) line. It's a Cuban corona gorda wrapped in Cuban at 5.6 in × 46.
On the palate, expect cedar, earth, and cocoa, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 55 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and single malt. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
If there's one cigar that defines the Cuban Punch brand, it's this one. The Punch Punch is a Corona Gorda — 5.6 inches at a 46 ring gauge — and it's the stick most aficionados reach for when they want the house style in its purest form.
What it tastes like
Expect the classic Punch signature: a warm, earthy core wrapped in cedar, with cocoa, roasted coffee and a steady thread of black pepper. The all-Cuban blend, grown in the Vuelta Abajo region, is rich and oily without turning harsh. It builds slowly over an hour or so, getting deeper and sweeter as it goes. This is a medium-full smoke — there's real body here, but it stays balanced and refined rather than aggressive.
Who it's for
This isn't a first cigar. It's for someone who's smoked a few Havanas and wants to understand what makes Punch different from the more famous Cuban marcas. If you enjoy this profile, the larger Punch Double Coronas is the same blend with more time to unfold.
Curious how this stacks up against the New World style? Our Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars breakdown is a good place to start, and the cigar strength guide explains where "medium-full" really sits. Keep a tasting log and rate your box in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Punch Punch — frequently asked
- Is the Punch Punch a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Punch Punch?
- The Punch Punch is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Punch Punch taste like?
- Expect cedar, earth, and cocoa, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Punch Punch?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and single malt. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Punch Punch?
- Plan on about 55 minutes for the corona gorda — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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Punch Punch head-to-head
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