Over the 4th of July weekend, my buddy Jimbo gave me an impressive looking smoke. It was an oldie but a goody with a little zing. It was a mammoth size smoke called a Punch Presidente Oscuro. It has been awhile since I fired up a Punch and it's been an incredibly long time since I smoke a Presidente size cigar. Further, I can't remember when I enjoyed an Oscuro wrapper. Needless to say, I was looking forward to the Punch Presidente Oscuro.

The Punch Presidente Oscuro measures a whopping 8.5 x 52. It is constructed with Honduran, Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers. It uses a US Connecticut Broadleaf as a binder and finished with an Oscuro wrapper. This combination of tobacco packs a punch that lasts for eight and half inches or two hours. It is not recommend for the novice smoker. It will kick you butt. With that said, it is a full-bodied smoke with plenty of flavor ranging from leather, pepper to a dark chocolate. It is well constructed by providing an even burn and easy draw. It was able to hold a two inch ash before falling on my lap. For such a large smoke, it fired up easily. In my experience, Presidente size smokes require some effort early on to get the baby lit. This was not the case with the Punch Presidente Oscuro, which made the experience that much more enjoyable. These smokes come in a box of 25 for $105. If you ever have two hours to kill, fire up a Punch Presidente Oscuro. You will not be disappointed.

MonkeyDan Rating: 88