Punch Rare Corojo
1-22-08 been in humi since 12-1-06
Punch Rare Corojo Pita (6.1 x 50 box pressed)
Wrapper: Sumatra Seed Ecuadorian grown
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican.
The first notable thing about the Punch Rare Corojo is that it is not a corojo at all. So… why is it called “Rare Corojo?” If I remember correctly, (and I might not, I’ve been known to be wrong) this cigar and (mis)nomer came out before the corojo wrapper was well known and wide spread. It was blended to taste like a corojo. It became popular and so did the actual corojo wrapper. The blend, and the name, stuck. This particular corojo is so rare that it does not exist.
The cellophane on this particular cigar has a fair amount of yellowing to it. The unlit smell is strong and rasin-esque. It also has a bit of an earthy smell to it. The lick before the cut has little taste to mention. Its cut with a punch and a very small crack is made in the cap. The draw test yields a draw a touch on the stiff side but I wouldn’t complain about it. It has a hint of coco on the flavor.
The first few puffs are unusually smooth. Most cigars need 2-3 minutes to “settle” after the light. This did not. The taste is round and earthy and a bit on the coffee side. Im not exactly sure how to describe the after taste besides “the classic corojo aftertaste” … that slight spice/smooth/sweet thing.
The first ash, and subsequent ashes fell at about an inch. The burn is fairly even throughout save a few minor runs. Nothing required a relight.
The overall flavor profile stays about the same with a few notable nuances. At about the mid point it is more coffee than anything else and the aftertaste is shorter. As it progresses from that point the coffee fades more to a chocolate taste.
The year plus in the humidor has done this cigar good. There is no harshness whatsoever. The smoothness of this cigar is wonderful; so much so that I may have to toy with the idea of adding another category to the review criteria: texture. (I’ll use the same as previous for this one though) I smoked it to the nub and not a bit of harshness or heat. Cool smoke all the way.
Burn: 8
Draw: 9
Taste: 9
Aftertaste: 8
Construction: 9
Appearance: 9
Feel: 9
Overall: 8.6
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