[macpappy]

I took a shot and ordered the Punch Cask Aged promotion from JR Cigars and received them a little over a week ago. The ones I got were the 6.12x50, medium-full bodied, Dark Brown Ecuador Sumatran Wrapper, Connecticut Binder with the DR/HON/NIC filler. At $59.95 for 20, I figured I couldn't go too far wrong. I think this is the same as the Punch Pitas.

When I got mine I pulled five out and put them in the cellos that were included and put those in my humidor. The others I placed in my cooler. I decided to try one today.

I was surprised at how nice of a smoke this was. It felt a little soft before lighting but it let easy, had a very nice draw and produce good smoke. The flavor started out a little milder than I normally like and it was only slightly spicy to start. The spice did build a little but never got too spicy. I also found it to be sort of creamy/nutty with maybe a little woodsy taste to it.

The ash held up well if not completely straight and was still holding until about a 1/3 of the way into the smoke. It fell off more because I bumped by hand on the chair arm then anything. The burn stayed even and I didn't have to retouch or relight at all. After close to 1-1/2 hours it was down to about an inch and it went out when I placed it in the ashtray to answer the phone.

Overall I feel this was a good purchase and I'm glad I made it.

By the way, I had a glass of The Glenlivet Nadurra while smoking this and it paired well.