The Punisher
 

:sl First let me start with a disclaimer for those that think Jalapenos are hot stay away, stay far away! Seriously this cigar should rank right up there with any strong full bodied smoke. Tolerating the first 5 minutes is the toughest part due to the spices on the wrapper. I couldn't place the pepper deffinateley not jalapeno.

Appearance and texture: Dark smooth wrapper not oily but not dry, firm feel and solid to the cutter. Smooth even white ash that matches the strength of the cigar.

First third: flavor explosion of spice, pepper lots of it not just the wrapper and not just hot there are essences of sweet peppers as well light spices such as cinnamon maybe couldn't quite place it.

Heart: the middle third mellowed considerably and the leather and earthy flavors start to come out allowing your palate to calm down and enjoy the smooth thick creamy smoke and the aroma.

Finish: The flavors finally start to blend and all hit at the same time the earth and leather got stronger and was met with the spices in a very well balanced combination allowing me to justify to myself the initial power of the spices.

My final word: This cigar is a brute at the beginning kinda like your first experience with Jalapeno peppers that to the end tastes more like a spicy relish. Good with a kick! I am unsure if aging this one would help too much since I am concerned the pepper would over power the whole thing.

rating 86 :banger

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Nice review...if you can get past the first third, it is a decent stick. Just gotta get past the pepper spray infused, lip burning gimmick out of your head. :D

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:r

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I am still a little concerned to try this one. Sounds like a Spicy ACID in my opinion.

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The spices with the exception of the wrapper arent nearly as strong as ACID cigars.

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Great review, thanks! I'm not a fan of huge spice so I will probably stay away for now.

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Nice review. Although these are not bad sticks once you get past the whole pepper spray burning they are not good enough to deal with it every time i wanted to smoke one. :2

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I've got one sitting in the humi... It's been in there for approx. 3 weeks/ I love spice, but I'm still trying to decide when I wanna feel the burnnn. :tg

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:r:r I couldn't get past two draws on it!! :hy

Shane (Blak Smyth) nubbed it....crazy but he said the same thing, get past the first third and its a pretty good stick.

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I got this in the "12 Angry men" from CI. Jesus. I like Spicy foods, but this was just stupid for the first 1/3, like everyone has said. After the Spice wears off, it's actually not that bad. Getting past the burn, that's the challenge. :r

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I have joked around alot about this stick, but let's be clear, this stick should have never been made. It seems to have been dipped in Habeneros. If you smoke this with chapped lips you will need to go to the burn unit for treatment. This cigar is a cruel joke, at least I didn't purchase a box, like Mac!!!

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Time to bring back the cigar holder!

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...ers__52990.jpg

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Lol....I got a box too. Dang cbid. Don't know that I'll ever smoke one though. Makes for good bomb fodder though! Was that the one I sent you?

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Ok, Now I have to pick one up. I love spice and pepper sometimes.

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Great to give to an unsuspecting cigar mooch.
Do you love pepper spray? If so this is the cigar for you.

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I put Habanero in my chili and suicide wings. The only cigar I've tried with Pepper or spice is Don Peppin.

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I DO I DO! :noon

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Never had one, never will :tu I like spicy stuff but not a cigar oddity like this :td

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I have an extra can if you want. You can make your own Punishers :r

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I'm good bro. I have a can for work. If i need a new one, supply will gimmie one :tu