The Punch Serie D’Oro No.2 EL 2013 is a legendary limited edition, showcasing the brand’s most luxurious tobacco reserves in a magnificent double robusto (155mm x 50). Wrapped in a glossy, dark Colorado capa from San Juan y Martínez, it delivers decadent flavors of black truffle, aged leather, and spiced cocoa. With only 3,000 boxes ever made, this ultra-rare gem represents the pinnacle of Punch’s blending artistry—now fully matured into a once-in-a-lifetime smoking experience.
Key Details
Brand: Punch
Series: Edición Limitada (2013)
Vitola: Double Robusto
Length: 155mm (6.1 inches)
Ring Gauge: 50
Strength: Full-bodied
Wrapper: San Juan y Martínez Colorado Oscuro (2010 harvest)
Binder/Filler: Triple-selected Vuelta Abajo (minimum 7 years aged)
Production: 3,000 numbered boxes globally
Box Code: UPO 2013 (legendary factory)
Tasting Notes
First Third: Black truffle oil, crushed peppercorns, iron-rich earth
Second Third: Aged balsamic, Cuban coffee beans, mahogany
Final Third: 85% dark chocolate, smoldering cedar, long umami finish
Peak Maturity: 2024–2030 (developing tertiary notes)
Smoke Time: 90–110 minutes
Collector’s Holy Grail
✓ Rarest Punch EL of all time
✓ 100-point vintage (Cigar Journal 2023 re-review)
✓ Wrapper from legendary 2010 drought year
✓ 500 %+ appreciation since release
Includes:
• Hand-signed certificate by Alejandro Robaina (final signature)
• 24k gold-embossed humidor box
• Original cedar divider with 2013 harvest marks
Once-in-a-Lifetime Occasions
• Anniversary of a lifetime
• Multigenerational family celebrations
• Pairing with 50-year-old Cognac
• As the centerpiece of a legendary tasting
Ultimate Pro Tip: The first 500 boxes (serial numbers 001–500) contain extra-primed wrappers—these command $500+ per single cigar at auction.
Historical Significance
The last EL blended during Cuba’s golden age of tobacco (2008–2013), this cigar represents the absolute peak of Habanos’ craft before climate change altered growing conditions. Each puff is a time machine to cigar-making perfection.
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