Punch (Hon) London Club

I've taken to smoking these in the morning whenever I need a pick-me-up beyond the usual coffee. Small size makes it perfect for a quick 20-30 minutes before I take off.

While these are among the smallest and cheapest Punches, I found no lack in their overall quality compared to larger vitolas. Construction is not perfect, some veins, but overall they are well-bound and tightly filled.

Flavor is slightly spicy and sometimes abrasive. These are a step up the flavor ladder from truly mild "morning cigars" in my rotation. I've shared some with friends who are dedicated mild-cigar smokers who noted they were altogether too spicy, but I can appreciate the extra strength. It is by no means overwhelming.

Typically get through this cigar quickly without much time to see it mature or change as I might with a longer vitola of the same tobaccos. Overall for a light corona it serves its purpose admirably and for quick smokes, or for the colder months where sitting outside for an hour simply won't do, this is definitely a go-to.

I must have gotten one that snuck through quality control. Actually, the burn and draw were quite good as was the appearance. It was in the flavor area where I was disappointed. Though there was some tasty notes at time, there was quite a lot of harshness and bitterness on the palate. I usually like Punch cigars of any of their lines. This cigar was only aged about three months in the humidor, so maybe that contributed to the problem. Anyway, I may give them another try, but right now I'm not joining the London Club.

This particular cigar that I'm rated had 8 months of rest on it. It blew me away that this was a $2 smoke. It had classic punch taste to it and for such a small cigar packed a ton of flavor. It was smooth and rich. I had a fresh one several days later because I was so impressed and it wasn't nearly as good. I would definately recommend letting these sit. Seems the age does them wonders.

The wrapper on this cigar was an attractive coffee brown with a bit of toothiness and a couple of prominent veins. I toasted the foot and took a couple of puffs which produced a great volume of creamy smoke loaded with caramelized sugars which were complemented by hints of leather and pepper. As I got a couple of inches into this stogie, I came across more leather and toasted tobacco flavors, but that creaminess stayed around throughout. As I neared the end of the cigar, I started to get an unusual mustard / grass twang which was not altogether pleasing but which certainly kept things interesting. I smoked this little guy down to the nub, and all along the burn was even and clean, leaving behind a solid light gray ash.

This was really one of the best tasting cigars that I have had in a long time. I had some problems with construction when I tried to cut it though. As I made my cut, the whole cap came off. Ive never had this problem before, and luckily because of some wet lip handy work the cigar held together. This was my first Punch cigar, and because the rest was so good I wont hold it against it. I will definitely be trying more of this brand.

This is the best small cigar I've had to date. I've enjoyed the punch elites, and I wanted to try these for some time, I was not disappointed. The flavor is rich, but not overpowering, and contruction is as good as one would expect from punch. For under $30 a box online, they can't be beat. Great 30 minute smoke.

Nice 30-min smoke with good flavor. I perfer an ERDM cafe.

For me, size matters a lot. I like a big fat stogie, and I can't think of any cigar smaller than these London Clubs that I really like. This is the smallest cigar I've truly enjoyed. It has a very nice appearance and is well made. The light is a bit bland and boring, but it soon kicks in with a ton of nice rich flavor and moves along in super fashion. Great draw and nice even burn with a sturdy ash. Highly recommended for a quick 5 or 10 minute huff.

a tight smoke for the price. more flavor than usual in this size and the draw is surprisingly clean and cool

After a few months of aging, these sticks have taken on even more depth and flavor. Flavors have gotten heavier and even smoother, with a creamy finish. Still medium bodied, great size for a short smoke, and excellent value.

This little guy is a wonderful short smoke when you dont have time for a large one. Great Punch construction and burn. Spicy and kind of sweet with tastes of cedar. Very low priced to boot reg price is only 30.00 a bos on line.

This cigar lights easily, has a self correcting burn, and is smooth from the first. It is medium bodied, with a sweet cedar and tobacco taste, with some spicy notes. Very enjoyable, good size, and affordable.