Punch Coronations (T)

[PigFish]

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

[99call]

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?. 

[PigFish]

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

[LGC]

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!!

[PigFish]

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!

[99call]

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

[kuma]

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.......

[JohnS]

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.

[encephalization]

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

[kuma]

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!

[99call]

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. 

[kuma]

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?

[garbandz]

Like them and the petit coronations ......

[JohnS]

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.

[joeypots]

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.

[LGC]

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.

[El Corojo]

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!