Cu Avana Punisher is marketed as a full body flavorful bombshell. This cigar has been touted to be unique and original among cigars in this category.
Appearance/Construction : 4/5
The dark wrapper and subtle band give this cigar a mystic appearance. I don't care much for the foot band, and would find this cigar much more visually striking out of the box without it. The exterior shows no major flaws. just the typical small cracks and veins found on many mid level cigars. The interior has the average density.
The Smoke : 5/5
From all that I've heard, this is a pretty intense cigar. But from the moment I put it to my lips, WOW. Unknowing to me, they put something on the wrapper to tingle the lips and this caught me by surprise. After getting used to the tingle from the cold draw, lighting the cigar started a sensory bombardment. Billowing smoke began filling the air, and it hits the tongue with a strong complex blend of spice and leather right off the bat. The sheer power of this cigar sent tingles all the way to my toes. This cigar gives bold flavor with each draw building upon the last into a sensory symphony. The burn on this cigar is fairly fast, yet burns even and does not get too hot. Moving towards the end, the spiciness just keeps climbing to the point that you feel that you can't take anymore. Then just when you think you've reached your limit, the cigar calls to your subconscious to take another draw. From start to finish this cigar defines what a full body experience should be.
Value : /5
Overall : /5
At first I thought that I was going to have to throw this one out because of the overwhelming tingling on the lips, but this eventually subsided once lit. Punisher is one of those few cigars that seriously blow me away. It combines everything I look for in a full body cigar; taste, power, and at the perfect balance to be smoked all the way through. After smoking this one, I realize that I need to go out and buy a full box ASAP. Although it is far too powerful to be an everyday cigar for me, it's one that is good for anyone to have on hand when in the mood for something powerful. This is truly an intoxicating cigar.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Cu Avana
Appearance/Construction : /5
This cigar comes across as run of the mill as far as looks are concerned. It may not be a supermodel, but it sure doesn't deserve a paper bag over its head either. Although its covered with small veins, lumps, and cracks, the overall construction is still solid. This cigar seems to be packed fairly dense and it holds it's shape well. The aroma is nothing out of the ordinary either.
The Smoke : /5
After cutting, the cigar presented itself with a surprisingly sweet cold draw. Once lit, the first third produced only a mild creamy flavor. Once further down, some leather notes emerged but the primary flavor remained a light cream.
Value : /5
Overall : /5
This cigar comes across as run of the mill as far as looks are concerned. It may not be a supermodel, but it sure doesn't deserve a paper bag over its head either. Although its covered with small veins, lumps, and cracks, the overall construction is still solid. This cigar seems to be packed fairly dense and it holds it's shape well. The aroma is nothing out of the ordinary either.
The Smoke : /5
After cutting, the cigar presented itself with a surprisingly sweet cold draw. Once lit, the first third produced only a mild creamy flavor. Once further down, some leather notes emerged but the primary flavor remained a light cream.
Value : /5
Overall : /5
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