Beer and cigars goes together like a grip on a tire, which makes Punch’s next release that much more more exciting. Punch cigars has announced that it is teaming up with Cigar City Brewing to create a pair of medium-bodied smokes. Cigar City Brewing Maduro by Punch will be available at select liquor chains across the U.S. starting in October. A much wider release of this special cigar is planned for early 2022.
Cigar City Brewing Maduro by Punch is handmade in Danli, Honduras and is a Honduran puro, meaning it contains nothing but Honduran tobacco. It has a Honduran Habano wrapper, Honduran Habano binder and a combo of Honduran Habano filler tobaccos grown in various regions around Honduras. This is a rich and heady blend that was crafted to compliment the malty sweetness of Cigar City Brewing’s award-winning beers.
If you’re wondering what this special cigar taste like, Punch describes the Cigar City Brewing Maduro by Punch as having notes of earth and wood with hints of black cherry and cocoa. The blend pairs perfectly with malt-forward beers and is a cigar that can easily stand and be enjoyed on its own.
“One of my first craft loves was beer so I was very excited to work with Cigar City Brewing,” commented Ed Lahmann, senior brand manager at Punch. “We’re both masters of our craft creating bold, balanced, and highly-regarded products, so it was the ideal partnership for us to create a cigar for beer lovers. The use of the Habano leaves grown in the fertile valleys of Honduras accentuates the savory beers of Cigar City 100 percent. This cigar pairs beautifully with the Cigar City portfolio of beers, and also stands strong on its own, with the perfect balance of complexity and versatility.”
Maria Grieshaber, brand director, added: “Given our hometown of Tampa which has deep roots in the handmade cigar category, we were delighted to partner with Punch to bring the enjoyment of pairing cigars and beer to life in a meaningful way. This Maduro cigar by Punch is a collaboration we are all very proud of.”
Cigar City Brewing Maduro by Punch is available in two sizes–a Magnum (5 1/4 x 54) and a Toro (6 x 50). Each will be packaged in 20-count wooden boxes that feature the iconic Cigar City Brewing logo. The price per cigar will range from $8.29 to $8.49.
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