Punch Gran Puro Rancho

Montano · 12-10-2009, 02:35 PM

Once again I got suckered by a beautiful looking cigar

This thing looked like it was going to be a tasty treat, but in reality, there was no taste at all.

"The Punch Gran Puro is made with 100% Honduran grown tobaccos. This unique blend offers a solid medium to full bodied smoke with an earthy aroma."

Well I got none of that. In fact I got absolutely no discernible flavors at all. If I could have imagined what smoking air was like, this was it.

I gave this one a good 20 minutes of my time, but got nothing in return. I didn't really feel like smoking just to see smoke, so I put this one away without finishing it.

Did I get a bad one ? Anyone have positive experiences with this ?

cobra03 · 12-10-2009, 03:05 PM

Wow thats weird ive smoked a number of these and found them all to be fairly strong med bodied smoke. I won a box of them a while back and i have been enjoying them ever since. Im not normally a Punch guy but i like these. They seem to get better with age as well. Maybe its just a dud or maybe i got a good box who knows.

Starscream · 12-10-2009, 03:28 PM

Maybe a bad one? I love this stick!

smokin5 · 12-10-2009, 07:19 PM

Surprising, as this is in my top 20 smokes.
Great mix of espresso, oak & pepper. Goes great with bourbon or tequila.
If you have more that you want to get rid of, PM me, please.

Whee · 12-10-2009, 07:26 PM

I'm gonna say give it another chance. I smoke the Pico bonito size and I love them. I don't know that I'd call it a full cigar, but definitely get some flavors out of it. Can't recall an "airy" one out of the box or so I've smoked.

roughrider · 12-10-2009, 08:07 PM

I like the Gran Puro the best from the Punch lineup.

12-10-2009, 02:35 PM	#1
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Punch Gran Puro Rancho Once again I got suckered by a beautiful looking cigar This thing looked like it was going to be a tasty treat, but in reality, there was no taste at all. "The Punch Gran Puro is made with 100% Honduran grown tobaccos. This unique blend offers a solid medium to full bodied smoke with an earthy aroma." Well I got none of that. In fact I got absolutely no discernible flavors at all. If I could have imagined what smoking air was like, this was it. I gave this one a good 20 minutes of my time, but got nothing in return. I didn't really feel like smoking just to see smoke, so I put this one away without finishing it. Did I get a bad one ? Anyone have positive experiences with this ? __________________

12-10-2009, 03:05 PM	#2
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: Punch Gran Puro Rancho Wow thats weird ive smoked a number of these and found them all to be fairly strong med bodied smoke. I won a box of them a while back and i have been enjoying them ever since. Im not normally a Punch guy but i like these. They seem to get better with age as well. Maybe its just a dud or maybe i got a good box who knows. __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

12-10-2009, 03:28 PM	#3
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Punch Gran Puro Rancho Maybe a bad one? I love this stick! __________________ Insert quote here.

12-10-2009, 07:19 PM	#4
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Punch Gran Puro Rancho Surprising, as this is in my top 20 smokes. Great mix of espresso, oak & pepper. Goes great with bourbon or tequila. If you have more that you want to get rid of, PM me, please. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

12-10-2009, 07:26 PM	#5
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Punch Gran Puro Rancho I'm gonna say give it another chance. I smoke the Pico bonito size and I love them. I don't know that I'd call it a full cigar, but definitely get some flavors out of it. Can't recall an "airy" one out of the box or so I've smoked. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

12-10-2009, 08:07 PM	#6
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Punch Gran Puro Rancho I like the Gran Puro the best from the Punch lineup.