Punch Punch or QDO claro?

[SSimp]

From what I can gather without having tried either, both seem similar in strength and it sounds as if they're not too far from each other in flavor profile. I've heard nothing but good things about both. So, at $40 more per box, is the ** worth it? I'm leaning toward the QDO's to be honest, but would welcome any input you may have. Thanks Gents. Sonny

 

[cf2112]

I love the QdO's so I vote for them.

 

[SSimp]

I love the QdO's so I vote for them.

Thank you! How would you describe them? Smooth? Creamy? Little spice?

 

[cf2112]

Light body full flavor. Creamy with some spice. My go to Sunday morning cigar.

 

[SSimp]

Light body full flavor. Creamy with some spice. My go to Sunday morning cigar.

Many thanks! Sounds like it's just what I'm after!

 

[KPP]

QdO Corona is a cigar that intrigues me...

That, and the EDRM Choix Supreme & the Upmann Connie #1s.

 

[Skitalets]

I definitely like the QdO corona though I have to be in the mood for a pretty light cigar.

 

[ama]

I don't think these two are comparable really. The Punch is woody, tannic and sweet, on the heavier side if the CC profile. The QdO is smooth and creamy on the lighter side of the CC profile. If you wanted to compare apples to apples I'd venture to say something like QdO to RyJ Cederos no. 1 (or ERdM CS, though not a corona) and Punch Punch to HdM Epicure #1 or HU Mag 46.

 

[Alwayslit]

Two very different cigars. If given the choice I'd go with the QdO.

 

[e-man67]

QDO, punch sucks.

 

[Bass man]

Two very different cigars. If given the choice I'd go with the QdO.

I agree- completely different flavor profiles. Punch stonger & woody. QdeO, milder, sweeter & toasty.

 

[SSimp]

Thanks for the insight gents! QDO it will be, this go-round.

 

[BEN(SWEDEN)]

Punch Punch is a great cc...I would go for that every time!

 

[mk05]

bla bla bla Ben, QdO whore over here! :razz:

It may be just me, but I find that Punch has a cult following, and has an acquired taste to it.