Explore the Punch Golden Era Lancero Experience
Punch Golden Era Lancero Cigar… featured in
The Blaze Report.
Brand Profile:
Punch Cigars is delighted to announce a classy new vitola in the Golden Era line. The new size is a 7 X 38 Lancero, and it features the same spectacular Corojo-heavy blend as previous Golden Era releases.
Punch Cigars created Golden Era to honor the legacy of Corojo tobacco and deliver a taste of the “golden age” (or, in this case, “golden era”) of Corojo cigars to a modern audience. Corojo was the wrapper of choice in the cigar industry until diseases and mold brought the tobacco to the brink of extinction.
By working with the acclaimed Eiroa family, cultivating their famous Cuban seeds on their 650-acre farm in Honduras, Punch has successfully restored authentic Corojo to its former glory with the 90-rated (Cigar Aficionado) Punch Golden Era.
Punch Golden Era Lancero has a Honduran-grown, Cuban-seed Corojo wrapper and binder. Its filler includes Honduran-grown Habano and Honduran-grown, Cuban-seed Corojo tobacco. To date, it is the only Lancero in the Punch portfolio.
Punch’s brand manager, John Hakim, said, “We’re excited to add a classic Lancero to the Golden Era line. The rich, silky Corojo tobacco of Golden Era is a throwback to when Corojo was king in the cigar world, and the new Lancero delivers a uniquely creamy and spicy smoking experience that connoisseurs will love.”
Punch Golden Era Lancero is an elegant, mellow-to-medium-bodied smoke. Tasting notes for Golden Era Lancero include earth, cream, and nuts. Punch Golden Era Lancero is handmade at Fabrica de Puros Aladino SA in Honduras. The cigars will be presented in 20-count boxes and shipped to retailers.
Vitola (Size): 7″ x 38
Wrapper:
Honduran Havana See Corojo
Binder:
Honduran Havana See Corojo
Filler:
Honduras Havana Seed Corojo, Honduran Habano
Punch Golden Era Lancero Cigars
https://www.punchcigars.com/products/golden-era/
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Photo and Review credits: M. “Joe” Gooch
The Blaze Report:
Appearance:
This cigar had a hardy and veiny wrapper with a noticeable tooth and oils. An impressive looking large cigar with an oily looking box pressed shape that felt great in hand.
1st Third:
It had a unique sweet and tangy pre-light smell and taste. The cigar was solid in the hand and had a very smooth and effortless draw. Right away the cigar kicked off with black pepper spices in the taste and through the nose.
2nd Third:
Those spices remained consistent and developing into a full flavored, full-bodied experience of this cigar. The aroma had some cocoa, graham cracker like notes and cedar tones. Providing generous amounts of smooth and creamy smoke. There were mild notes of cedar, cocoa and some big earthiness.
Final 3rd:
Refined flavor and extremely well balanced on the palate. There was slow and even burn that held on to a long and flaky ash. Spices and cocoa note on the palate with a creamy texture to the smoke. Consistent sweet undertones on the palate with some woody notes that developed later on.
Making the Grade
Final Thoughts:
The burn was slow and even, with outstanding overall construction. The cigar continued to pick up momentum and build in both flavor and body strengths. Finished very full and left a lasting impression.
- Was this cigar a good buy? Yes
- Did you enjoy the aroma of the cigar while smoking? Yes
- Did the taste transition as you smoked it? Yes
- Does it have complexity? Yes
- How consistent was the strength level? Medium to full
- What makes this cigar different or special? Very rich tobacco flavors
- Did the cigar produce spice? Yes
- Did the flavors match the description? Yes
- Did the strength match the description? Yes
- Would you smoke this cigar again? Yes
Final Grade
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