Punch · Signature
New WorldExperiencedPunch Signature Robusto
A bold, spicy robusto from the non-Cuban Punch Signature line — built on a Cuban-seed Ecuador Corojo wrapper grown exclusively for the blend by General Cigar.
The short answer
The Punch Signature Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Honduras robusto with a Ecuador Corojo wrapper. Expect cedar, leather, and cinnamon.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Spice
The verdict
The Punch Signature Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Punch's Signature line. It's a Honduras (New World) robusto wrapped in Ecuador Corojo at 5 in × 54.
On the palate, expect cedar, leather, and cinnamon, 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 Signature is a more modern, premium expression of the Honduran-made, non-Cuban Punch brand, and the Robusto — 5 inches at a 54 ring gauge — is its most popular size. It was created by master blender Agustin Garcia at General Cigar's Danli factory, who began cultivating a special Cuban-seed Corojo wrapper in Ecuador back in 2012 specifically for this project.
What it tastes like
That Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper sits over a Connecticut Habano binder and long-filler leaves from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. The result is bold and flavorful — spicy up front, with cedar, leather and cinnamon over an earthy base and a peppery edge. It runs medium-full, more assertive than the classic Punch lines, and the robusto format keeps it to a satisfying hour or so.
Who it's for
This is for a smoker who wants the Punch name with extra punch — a richer, spicier cigar with a contemporary blend. If the full body is a touch much, the all-Honduran Punch Gran Puro Santa Rita is earthy but a notch more straightforward, while the Punch Rothschild is gentler still.
Where does medium-full sit? Our cigar strength guide explains, and Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars covers the New World leaf in this blend. Rate it and track your box in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Punch Signature Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Punch Signature Robusto 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 Signature Robusto?
- The Punch Signature Robusto 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 Signature Robusto taste like?
- Expect cedar, leather, and cinnamon, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Punch Signature Robusto?
- 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 Signature Robusto?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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