Description
Punch Diablo
Size(s): Multiple — Corona (4⅛″ × 36 “Diabolito”), Robusto (5¼″ × 54 “Diabolus”), Toro (6⅛″ × 50 “Scamp”), Gordo (6¼″ × 60 “Brute”), plus figurado formats like the Stump (4½″ × 60)
Vitola: Parejo and box-pressed formats
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro, aged ~4 years
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf, aged ~6 years
Fillers: Honduran Habano ligero and Nicaraguan Habano ligero, aged ~4 years
Flavor Notes: Dark chocolate, espresso/mocha, walnut, earth, cedar, leather, red/black pepper, floral spice, dried fruit, roasted coffee, granola/grain nuances
Pairing Notes: Stout beer, espresso, dark rum, bourbon, aged Dominican rum, toasted marshmallow-inspired cocktails
Manufacturer: General Cigar Collaboration with AJ Fernandez, produced at Tabacalera Fernandez, Estelí, Nicaragua
Privada Storytelling
Punch Diablo is the first bold departure in Punch’s legacy, marking their strongest, most devilish blend yet. Blended by AJ Fernandez and launched in 2018, it combines aged tobacco from four countries to craft an intense but refined smoking ritual. Its dark, devilishly pretty wrapper and powerful profile invite the adventurous aficionado—this is a full-throttle experience wrapped in boutique hype and legacy.
Flavor Journey
Cold draw & first third: Sweet cocoa, coffee, clay-earth, and oak tannins. A blast of pepper at the light, followed by leather, dark soil, bitter cocoa, and a spicy retrohale.
Mid-smoke: A swirl of hot cocoa with marshmallow sweetness, walnut crunch, mocha, oak, fermented tobacco depth, and floral/cedar retro notes. Full body and strength yet surprisingly smooth.
Final third: Grilled fruit emerges beneath oak, milky mocha, bittersweet chocolate, roasted nuts, lingering pepper, and granola-like grains. A long, devilish finish.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Punch Diablo is everything Privada values: a collaborative blend with story depth, aged tobaccos, potent strength, visual flair, and boutique-level craftsmanship. It’s an invitation to “embrace your dark side” in a refined, narrative-rich smoke—ideal for collectors and full-bodied enthusiasts alike.