PigFish Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 So... I have not done a video review in some time so I thought I would finally edit this one up and post it. Frankly, I find the review boring!!! Watch if you must but these cigars have not been that impressive. I wanted a new version of the RS12. I did not find it here, but in fairness they may be hiding in some boxes of these somewhere. Enjoy! Cheers! -Piggy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Great review as always Ray, Really enjoying the RS11's at the moment.They are in a very pleasant state, and getting nuances of something I've only ever tried once, which is 'Genmaicha" Japanese roasted rice tea. It's a very moreish profile, which is something I've picked up in other Punch's i've had. I don't have any experience with the SS series, How would you say they differ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 3 hours ago, 99call said: Great review as always Ray, Really enjoying the RS11's at the moment.They are in a very pleasant state, and getting nuances of something I've only ever tried once, which is 'Genmaicha" Japanese roasted rice tea. It's a very moreish profile, which is something I've picked up in other Punch's i've had. I don't have any experience with the SS series, How would you say they differ?. @99call, here's the deal. I don't recall, have not smoked one in years. I was going to chase this with a legit RS12, but I can sideline that for a SS2! I was going to review one when one of the forum requests went up, but just did not have the time. I have some design work to do on an Ozzy friends project and I can likely do that from the computer in the shop with the SS2. I also has some of the newer '06 to '08 of the SS1 in new cabs. I have been waiting for God knows what excuse to break into those and can do that as well. You call it amigo and I will do the next video review on that one! Cheers! -R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGC Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I never find any real enjoyment in the bargain blends. They never deliver the sweetness or complexity I expect... totalamente a mano or not. I must admit I caved and picked up some PL panatelas to try for watering the lawn and scooping dog chit. If these suck, no more cheapies for me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 5 minutes ago, Brandon said: I never find any real enjoyment in the bargain blends. They never deliver the sweetness or complexity I expect... totalamente a mano or not. I must admit I caved and picked up some PL panatelas to try for watering the lawn and scooping dog chit. If these suck, no more cheapies for me!! In days past I had a lot of luck with the cheapies. The RGPC was always a cheapie... They always 'used' to appear to be made with the same tobacco as anything else. Maybe that is not the case anymore. I think you just have to smoke enough to convince yourself of either case. I went ahead and did a back to back video of the SS2... I was really surprised. These never really rocked my world but the sample smoked was quite good. Will post up the video when I have a moment. Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 10 hours ago, PigFish said: @99call, here's the deal. I don't recall, have not smoked one in years. I was going to chase this with a legit RS12, but I can sideline that for a SS2! I was going to review one when one of the forum requests went up, but just did not have the time. I have some design work to do on an Ozzy friends project and I can likely do that from the computer in the shop with the SS2. I also has some of the newer '06 to '08 of the SS1 in new cabs. I have been waiting for God knows what excuse to break into those and can do that as well. You call it amigo and I will do the next video review on that one! Cheers! -R Hi Ray, It would be interesting to see you do the RS12 as it was your original intention (i.e. comparison to the Coronations), and selfishly I also have an option on some, so would be interested to see how they're going. Best, Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuma Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Can one of you mates explain what is SS1, RS12, SS2, RS11. Have been scratching me head attempting to figure what these smokes are. Thanks....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 minute ago, kuma said: Can one of you mates explain what is SS1, RS12, SS2, RS11. Have been scratching me head attempting to figure what these smokes are. Thanks....... 1) Punch Super Selection No.1 - 42 ring gauge x 155 mm or 6.1 inches , Coronas Grandes, discontinued 2009. 2) Punch Super Selection No.2 - 46 ring gauge x 143 mm or 5.6 inches, Coronas Gordas, discontinued 2002. 3) Punch Royal Selection No.11 - 46 ring gauge x 143 mm or 5.6 inches, Coronas Gordas, discontinued 2010. 4) Punch Royal Selection No.12 - 42 ring gauge x 129 mm or 5.1 inches, Marevas, discontinued 2010. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encephalization Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, kuma said: Can one of you mates explain what is SS1, RS12, SS2, RS11. Have been scratching me head attempting to figure what these smokes are. Thanks....... Super Selection Number 1/2, Royal Selection Number 11/12. All discontinued (I believe). Edit: John beat me to it (and with a more informative answer at that).. Edited September 18, 2017 by encephalization 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuma Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Thanks! Wow Punch or should I say Habanos looks like they really had it in for this line of smokes. Were they not very good or just a "sign of the times" Shorter fatter ring gauged smokes are now the in "color" as we speak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 minute ago, kuma said: Thanks! Wow Punch or should I say Habanos looks like they really had it in for this line of smokes. Were they not very good or just a "sign of the times" Shorter fatter ring gauged smokes are now the in "color" as we speak! I would say the death of Punch's SS & RS series and Partagas Serie Du series, are the most heinous of all the catalogue clippings. If you ever get the chance to try some, you'll never be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuma Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 So I have some Punch Coronations (25) tubos coming. Viewed the video (Pig Fish) and I am drawing average to a little above average on this smoke in terms of ratings. I have had these when in Spain, France and Japan and as a 1'zs or 2'zs as a smoke in the am with coffee and nothing negative stands out about them. I do keep a travel cigar journal but at this time pressed for time or i'd dig it up. What say the rest of members about this smoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbandz Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Like them and the petit coronations ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 These cigars were deleted ultimately due to (lack of) sales, it's as simple as that. For example, there were a few Coronas Gordas in the Punch marque in the past but the Punch Punch remained because it sold a lot more. As Ray said in his review, these are considered a 'yardgar', i.e. a cigar you'd smoke while doing errands or outdoor work around your house. I used to smoke heaps of these years ago, but if I don't get some element of shortbread and cream texture out of my Punch nowadays, well, I'm inclined to look elsewhere. The Petit Coronation (40 ring gauge x 117 mm) is a better option for me. If you are okay with the toasted tobacco and cedar/wood profile, then Coronations are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 9 hours ago, PigFish said: I went ahead and did a back to back video of the SS2... I was really surprised. These never really rocked my world but the sample smoked was quite good. Will post up the video when I have a moment. Cheers all! I had about a cab and a half of the SS#2. It took a long time for them to get good but when they did, wow, they were good. Long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGC Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Can one of you mates explain what is SS1, RS12, SS2, RS11. Have been scratching me head attempting to figure what these smokes are. Thanks.......What a good Punch used to taste like before they bombed the line with REs and generic blends. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Corojo Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/18/2017 at 7:50 AM, JohnS said: These cigars were deleted ultimately due to (lack of) sales, it's as simple as that. For example, there were a few Coronas Gordas in the Punch marque in the past but the Punch Punch remained because it sold a lot more. As Ray said in his review, these are considered a 'yardgar', i.e. a cigar you'd smoke while doing errands or outdoor work around your house. I used to smoke heaps of these years ago, but if I don't get some element of shortbread and cream texture out of my Punch nowadays, well, I'm inclined to look elsewhere. The Petit Coronation (40 ring gauge x 117 mm) is a better option for me. If you are okay with the toasted tobacco and cedar/wood profile, then Coronations are fine. I used to love the Black Prince; an amazing smoke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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