The Punch Gran Puro Santa Rita earned the prestigious #10 Cigar of the Year ranking from Cigar Aficionado in 2016 with an outstanding score of 93/100, establishing itself as one of the finest expressions of Honduran craftsmanship. This medium to full-bodied cigar delivers an earthy, peppery, leathery, spicy, and woody profile, showcasing the bold character that has made it a favorite among experienced smokers. The rich and peppery taste comes from the spicy Havana seed wrapper, while tasting notes reveal cinnamon, nutmeg, earthy tastes, nuttiness and coffee notes. The Punch Gran Puro Santa Rita represents a love letter to Honduras, composed entirely of Honduran tobacco and made in Honduras, serving as an excellent example of how vibrant Honduran smokes can be. General Cigar Co. manufactures this brand at its STG Danlí factory, growing proprietary tobacco in the San Agustín area of Honduras near the Guatemala border. The blend features an extra-dark, extra-bold Havana-seed wrapper developed exclusively for this cigar in the rich San Agustin Valley, with both wrapper and binder leaves sun-grown and carefully selected from the highest primings. This short and stubby vitola was introduced in 2003, continuing Punch's nearly two-century tradition of exceptional quality. Handmade in Honduras, the Punch Gran Puro makes for an excellent companion to a bourbon or cognac, while offering roughly 1 hour 15 minutes of smoking time, making it ideal for time-constrained breaks. With a suggested retail price of $5.29 (before local taxes), it's also considered a phenomenal bargain, representing exceptional value for a premium, award-winning cigar that consistently delivers quality and performance.