Punch · Rare Corojo
New WorldExperiencedPunch Rare Corojo Champion
A short, fat figurado from the non-Cuban Punch Rare Corojo line — a limited annual release with a reddish Ecuador Sumatra wrapper and smoky, spicy depth.
The short answer
The Punch Rare Corojo Champion is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Honduras figurado with a Ecuador Sumatra wrapper. Expect cedar, leather, and baking spice.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Spice · Balanced
The verdict
The Punch Rare Corojo Champion is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Punch's Rare Corojo line. It's a Honduras (New World) figurado wrapped in Ecuador Sumatra at 4.5 in × 60.
On the palate, expect cedar, leather, and baking spice, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with bourbon, espresso, and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Punch Rare Corojo is one of the most respected lines in the non-Cuban, Honduran-made Punch family, and the Champion is its distinctive short figurado — 4.5 inches at a chunky 60 ring gauge, tapered at the foot. It's a limited release that comes out annually in the spring, built around a reddish-brown Ecuador Sumatra wrapper grown exclusively for the blend.
What it tastes like
Under that Ecuador Sumatra wrapper sits a Connecticut broadleaf binder and a filler blend of Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan leaf. The result is a 92-rated, medium-full smoke that's smoky, peppery and a touch sweet, with leather, mesquite, baking spices and wood. The figurado shape concentrates the smoke early, then opens up as the burn widens — cedar and spice carry through the roughly 45-minute experience.
Who it's for
This is a flavorful, characterful cigar for someone who enjoys a fuller New World smoke and likes the novelty of a figurado. As an annual limited release, it's also a fun one to seek out each year. For a rounder, fuller cousin from the same maker, try the Punch Signature Robusto.
The Ecuador Sumatra wrapper sits between mild and dark — our Maduro vs Connecticut guide maps the wrapper spectrum. A tapered figurado needs a careful clip; see how to cut a cigar. Log this year's release in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Punch Rare Corojo Champion — frequently asked
- Is the Punch Rare Corojo Champion 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 Rare Corojo Champion?
- The Punch Rare Corojo Champion 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 Rare Corojo Champion taste like?
- Expect cedar, leather, and baking spice, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Punch Rare Corojo Champion?
- It pairs well with bourbon, espresso, and aged rum. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Punch Rare Corojo Champion?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the figurado — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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