SERIE D'ORO NO.2 LIMITED EDITION 2013

Punch had not released a torpedo-shaped cigar until Cuba began to launch regional limited editions, except for the super-sized Diademas double-pointed cigars it released in the early years. It then released the Italian regional edition Diademas and the British regional edition Serie D'Oro No.1 in 2008, followed by the South African regional edition Petit Piramide in 2010 and the Asian regional edition Sabrosos in 2011. These are all items released in small quantities. This year is the first time that Punch has included the annual limited edition release, also in the shape of a torpedo. First part: Mainly the fragrance of cedar mixed with a little soil, and very obvious cocoa and bitter chocolate. Middle section: The woody aroma is slightly stronger, a bit like damp wood, still mixed with soil. The sweetness of the cocoa gradually disappears, but the bitter chocolate flavor, although slightly lighter, is still noticeable. Later stage: The heavier wood flavor continues, smoky flavor begins to appear, the soil taste becomes heavier, and the sweetness of cocoa or chocolate disappears, becoming a taste similar to charcoal-roasted black coffee. The smoke volume is medium, the first part burns well, and it has a strong taste, but ammonia smell starts to appear in the middle, which feels a bit discounted, but it has the potential to age.