Review Punch Uppercut

[jwyatt55]

Decided to try the new blend from Punch. Have never really been a big fan of any of the Punch line but had heard some good things at my local shop about the new Uppercut blend so I decided to give them a shot. Do not recall exactly what I paid for this stick but it was in the 6-7 dollar range for the grand corona (6inX45). The wrapper is dark brown sumatra with a swirls of black. The cap is sloppy and lopsided but cuts cleanly (sorry I did not shoot a pic).

First few puffs have a hefty amount of spice through the nose with cedar and leather. The finish is slightly acidic and dry, and the flavors turn bitter very quickly. Bitter grassy flavor mixed with burnt leather start to emerge after the first few draws (I am hoping this flavor shifts quickly).

The second third the cigar is still very bitter. Started to pick up some
bitter coffee and cocoa mixed in with the leather. Each puff leaves
the palate very dry. The bitter and dry character in the gar is really disappointing, but the stick is burning well with solid light gray ash.

Sorry to say that I did not get through the final third. The bitter and dry notes stayed constant and I threw this one out.

The first few puffs of this cigar left me with hope, but I was quickly let down. The rest of the smoke was bitter, acidic, and left the palate very dry. Sure there are some out there that enjoy this smoke (please chime in) but this flavor profile was just not for me. I will end the review on a good note.....the burn/construction was good dispite the sloppy cap (sorry only good I could come up with).

Sorry for the cell phone pics and I only snapped two shots.

 

[terrantheman]

Yeah I thought this cigar started off well but ended like shizzle shit, lol!

 

[Robinsond]

Gotta smoke another one before I talk about my opinion...I remember picking one up while I was home in PA a few months back. I'll look for one, and compare notes.

Thanks for the review and pics brother!

 

[WMGF]

Thanks for the review - have you tried the London Club maduro? It's a very small (and cheap!) smoke and I think it's pretty good. It's the only punch I've had, I've been meaning to try more.

 

[Gokian]

Thanks for the review.

 

[Cigary43]

I bought a few of these about a month ago and wanted to give them some humidor time so as not to smoke them green. Interesting review on this and hope another couple of months will make a difference.

 

[L8A]

I got a few free at an event about a month ago. I smoked one and had the same opinion. Not sure how long I'll let the others sit. Thanks for the review.

 

[bigbwalls]

I have one resting in my humidor right now. Like you, I bought it because of word-of-mouth. I'll let you know what I think of it when I smoke it.

 

[the kid]

thanks for the review. i thought the smoke was very average.

 

[krulos]

Thanks for the review. The one I smoked was also the grand corona, and I had the same impression/experience. I heard several people say this cigar was really good and didn't bear resemblance to the other Punch blends, but it tasted pretty much like a Punch to me.

 

[jwyatt55]

Glad to hear I was not the only one let down with this stick

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Jason, I tried the robusto size and really enjoyed it. I than tried the same size as you and was very disappointed with the cigar.

Maybe the larger one's need more aging! :dunno:

 

[ciggy]

Yea I'm not a big fan of his either so I kinda figured it would be a tanker!

 

[IndyPaintballSmoker]

Maybe Punch doesn't age their cigars before sending them out.
I definitely want to try one of these.

 

[Virgeinadeaux]

Jason, I tried the robusto size and really enjoyed it. I than tried the same size as you and was very disappointed with the cigar.

Maybe the larger one's need more aging! :dunno:

Sounds like the rebusto is the one to smoke.

 

[G-Dub96]

Very good review! I'm not a big Punch fan either but my B&M guy talked me into trying it. I noticed it was very one dimensional. Nothing really to get excited about. However I have had worse.

 

[swat253]

I've had a couple of good Punch cigars; Champion and Rare Corojo. I've had two Uppercuts in the humi for about a month. Thanks to your review, I believe I'll let them rest for a few more months before they feel the heat.

 

[Mixmaster15]

I like the Rare Corojo; that's the only non CC Punch that's not disapointing (my opionon)

 

[G-Dub96]

I like the Rare Corojo; that's the only non CC Punch that's not disapointing (my opionon)

Agreed! This past years Rare Corojo was really good.