One of Cuba’s oldest cigar brands, targeted specifically at the UK market. Offering full Cuban flavours with a hint of sweetness, these cigars are a must-have for any Cuban aficionados.
Discover our range of Punch cigars, with popular models available as singles or in cigar boxes.
The History of Punch Cigars
The Punch brand traces its origins to the 1840s when an entrepreneur devised it as a way to sell Cuban cigars to the booming British market. The brand was named after Punch from the famous puppet show Punch and Judy, who was also the face of a popular satirical magazine in the UK at the time. The company still uses the image of the puppet smoking as its logo to this day, and you’ll find it on many of its cigar boxes.
As with many Cuban cigar brands, the company has swapped hands multiple times, most notably in the 1930s when its production was moved into the same factory as Cuban giant Hoyo de Monterrey. Punch has been produced in the same factory as Hoyo ever since.
Punch cigars were particularly big in the middle of the 20th century when they were one of Cuba’s biggest brands outside the popular favourites such as Montecristo and Romeo Y Julietta. Nowadays Punch is less renowned, but its appeal to those seeking a classic Cuban continues to hold strong.
Punch Cigar Tasting Profile
Punch cigars are renowned for offering a medium-bodied smoke, with a smooth nuttiness that you will struggle to find in the more full-bodied Cubans, accompanied by Cubans’ traditional woody tones.
With a slightly creamy draw, Punch cigars are a great choice for beginners looking to experience an authentic Cuban cigar. It also serves well as a lunchtime cigar for more experienced smokers who may want a lighter draw than a full-bodied Cuban during the day.
Punch Cigar Recommendations
If you’re not sure where to start, why not check out the Punch Punch? This is the classic Punch cigar that offers complex flavours of coffee and leather in a sizeable corona.
If you’re looking for a daytime smoke, the Short de Punch is a new Paraisos size catering to modern smokers. Offering a thick ring gauge in a deceptively short cigar, this smoke can be enjoyed in its entirety during a short break.
