"punch is very good but champion is great"
I smoke a lot of punch. Out of the 5 to 6 cigars a day that I consume 3 of them on average are punch of some vitola. Punch punch, elites, and rothschilds. And of couse champions. I really like punch. To let you know where I'm coming from the times I don't smoke punch are the mornings and last stogie of the day. Then its RP '99 / oliva connecticut or LFD double / 601 green respectively. But back to the matter at hand. Punch champions are the best bang for the buck on the face of the cigar world. If you have ever smoked a punch and liked it you need to smoke a champion. Best of both worlds. Big ring gage flavor like a magnum , comfortable mouth feel like an elite. And yet somehow better than either of those. As I said I smoke a lot of punch, these are the only ones I burn my fingers on. Delicious. Reason I don't smoke this vitola from punch exclusively is they only come in EMS.
codemonkey in peoples republic of california January 10, 2010
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"SO THIS IS THE 'CHAMPION'"
SMOKEDMY FIRST TWO 'CHAMPIONS' THIS WEEK. THE FLAVOR IS OUTSTANDING BUT I FIND THEM A BIT TOO MILD. I AM BIG ON THE PUNCH OSCURO LINE. HOW-
EVER, I'LL NOT TURN DOWN THE CHAMPION LINE.
SURPRISED ME.
D. PRUSAKOWSKI in PHOENIX, AZ. July 28, 2009
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"Stand up little rocket"
This cigar is a sweet little number, self-contained and good with cognac. Like a good movie that is not too heavy - entertaining and ejoyable and never a downer.
Joe Big in Montreal April 22, 2009
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"So-so"
I tried this cigar based on the reviews that I read, I was a little disapointed after trying a few of these. The appearance is stunning, but I found that it did not draw or burn well. The first two thirds tasted pretty good to me but the latter third dropped off my charts for a repeat purchase. For perspective, I have only been smoking finer cigars for about a year so it is possible that I am not seasoned enough to provide an excellent critique, favorites are definitely a personal preference, and should be considered.
Wesley S. in Paso Robles, California March 20, 2009
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"Hey Mike JRCigars Charges for Shipping Per Item."
Hey Mike,
JRCigars Charges for shipping. They may be a buck cheaper on some things but they charge $3 per item not order . The retail stores are nice though. Famous offers free shipping on orders over $80+. Better deal. Do the math.
Greg in Denver December 17, 2008
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"This is a champion"
A Outstanding cigar, give it a try
Kevin in Buffalo NY October 30, 2008
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"find lower price?"
Find lower price? is Deception and they don't refund difference.
www.jrcigars.com is much cheaper
mike in bethesd October 17, 2008
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"More than a conversation starter"
The figurado shape will have people asking what you are smoking. These are great tasting cigars, not too strong and full of flavour. Taste doesn't change that much once you pass the wide point, but is still good. These will last just under an hour if you take your time.
Cider glider in Wales July 25, 2008
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"Very Good Short Smoke"
My favorite Punch is the Double Corona. I was looking for a shorter (45 min) smoke and was not dissappointed with the Champion. Only draw back is the burn which is usually quite uneven, even after 6 months in the humi! Excellent draw, unique shape, pleasant auroma. Very nice after supper with a glass of port. Will keep some on hand for an evening "quickie" amongst my Double's, RP's, and Don Pepin's.
Jeff in Klamath Falls, OR November 28, 2007
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"Good Short Smoke"
A very good 45-50 min smoke reasonably priced. A full bodied smoke with a taste and fullness closer to a Cuban than many cigars costing three or four times as much. I have had several burn unevenly, but I am willing to put up with it, plus the more care you take in lighting, the lower the chance of uneven burning getting a foothold. Pretty classic Punch product, I think, more cigar than you would think you would get for the money.
Gary Thomason in MO December 24, 2006
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