Punch Signature Robusto

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.