The Punch Regios de Punch Edición Limitada 2017 is a collector’s masterpiece, blending the brand’s signature elegance with extra-aged tobacco for unprecedented depth. This robusto extra (135mm x 50) features a dark, oily wrapper from San Luis, delivering concentrated flavors of black cherry, espresso, and cedar spice. Limited to 5,000 boxes worldwide, it represents Punch’s boldest expression—a rare balance of power and refinement that’s now at peak maturity.
Key Details
Brand: Punch
Series: Edición Limitada (2017)
Vitola: Robustos Extra
Length: 135mm (5.3 inches)
Ring Gauge: 50
Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: San Luis Sun-Grown (2014 harvest)
Binder/Filler: Aged Vuelta Abajo (minimum 5 years)
Production: 5,000 numbered boxes
Box Code: ABO 2017 (optimal factory)
Tasting Notes
Cold Draw: Stewed plum, iron-rich earth
First Third: Black cherry compote, Cuban espresso, black pepper
Middle Third: Cedar cigar box, roasted almonds, dark chocolate
Final Third: Leather, clove, long mineral-driven finish
Optimal Age: Now peaking (2024–2028)
Smoke Time: 75–90 minutes
Why It’s Legendary
✓ Rarest Punch EL of the 2010s
✓ 98-point rating (Cigar Aficionado 2021 retrospective)
✓ San Luis wrapper adds unique mineral complexity
✓ 300%+ appreciation since release
Includes:
• Habanos authentication seal
• EL 2017 booklet
• Spanish cedar box with gold foil
Perfect For
• Ultra-premium gifting
• Milestone celebrations
• Vertical tastings against the standard Punch
• Pairing with aged Cognac or vintage Port
Pro Tip: The 2023 smoking window reveals perfect harmony between strength and sweetness—smoke one annually to track its evolution.
Legacy Status
A modern classic that redefined Punch’s potential for depth, now considered the pinnacle of the marca’s limited editions. Each cigar is a time capsule of Cuba’s finest 2014 tobacco harvest.
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