What are the Punch Petit Punch dimensions and ring gauge?

The Punch Petit Punch measures 102mm (4 inches) in length with a 40 ring gauge, classifying it as a Petit Corona vitola. This compact format has been a staple in the Punch portfolio since its introduction, offering the brand's signature medium-to-full bodied profile in a 25-35 minute smoking session. The 40 ring gauge provides an ideal wrapper-to-filler ratio that showcases the blend's complexity despite its smaller format.

What does the Punch Petit Punch taste like and what are the flavor notes?

The Petit Punch delivers earthy, woody core flavors characteristic of Punch cigars, with pronounced notes of cedar, leather, and toasted nuts. The first third opens with peppery spice and cocoa, transitioning to coffee bean and caramel sweetness in the second third. The final third intensifies with dried fruit and subtle floral undertones. As a 2018 Habanos S.A. release, it uses Vuelta Abajo tobacco, producing a medium-bodied smoke with consistent construction and reliable draw.

How does the Punch Petit Punch compare to the Punch Punch?

The Petit Punch offers the same blend DNA as the larger Punch Punch (124mm x 50) in a condensed 40-minute format versus 60-75 minutes. Both share the brand's robust, earthy character, though the Petit Punch burns slightly hotter with more concentrated spice upfront. The Punch Punch provides greater complexity evolution, while the Petit Punch prioritizes accessibility and value—typically priced 30-40% lower per stick. Enthusiasts seeking the Punch experience without time commitment favor the Petit Corona format.

What are the Punch Petit Punch dimensions and ring gauge?

The Punch Petit Punch measures 102mm (4 inches) in length with a 40 ring gauge, classifying it as a Petit Corona vitola. This compact format has been a staple in the Punch portfolio since its introduction, offering the brand's signature medium-to-full bodied profile in a 25-35 minute smoking session. The 40 ring gauge provides an ideal wrapper-to-filler ratio that showcases the blend's complexity despite its smaller format.

What does the Punch Petit Punch taste like and what are the flavor notes?

The Petit Punch delivers earthy, woody core flavors characteristic of Punch cigars, with pronounced notes of cedar, leather, and toasted nuts. The first third opens with peppery spice and cocoa, transitioning to coffee bean and caramel sweetness in the second third. The final third intensifies with dried fruit and subtle floral undertones. As a 2018 Habanos S.A. release, it uses Vuelta Abajo tobacco, producing a medium-bodied smoke with consistent construction and reliable draw.

How does the Punch Petit Punch compare to the Punch Punch?

The Petit Punch offers the same blend DNA as the larger Punch Punch (124mm x 50) in a condensed 40-minute format versus 60-75 minutes. Both share the brand's robust, earthy character, though the Petit Punch burns slightly hotter with more concentrated spice upfront. The Punch Punch provides greater complexity evolution, while the Petit Punch prioritizes accessibility and value—typically priced 30-40% lower per stick. Enthusiasts seeking the Punch experience without time commitment favor the Petit Corona format.

Cigar Information

Punch Petit Punch

The Punch Petit Punch was a beloved vitola that served as part of the brand's regular production lineup for decades before its eventual discontinuation. This compact cigar represented the accessible entry point into the Punch portfolio, offering enthusiasts a shorter smoking experience without sacrificing the classic Punch character.

Specifications

Cigar Name	Petit Punch
Factory Name	Perlas
Ring Gauge	40
Length	102 mm (4 inches)
Official Weight	5.91 grams
Construction	Handmade
Band	Standard band A

History and Release

The Petit Punch traced its origins back to the pre-1960 era, making it one of the more established offerings in the Punch catalog. The cigar enjoyed a lengthy production run spanning nearly half a century before being officially discontinued in 2009.

Collectors and historians should note an interesting detail about this cigar's naming convention. Until the mid-1980s, cigars packaged in both dress boxes and slide-lid boxes carried the designation "Petit Punch de Luxe" rather than the simpler "Petit Punch" name used in later years.

Packaging Variations

Throughout its production history, the Petit Punch was offered in several different packaging configurations:

Dress box of 25 cigars — This was the final packaging format, discontinued in 2009 when the cigar was retired from the lineup.
Cardboard pack of 5 cigars — A smaller format option that was discontinued around 2003.
Slide lid box of 50 cigars — A larger presentation format that also ceased production around 2003.
Dress box of 10 cigars — An earlier packaging option that was discontinued prior to 2002.

Related Releases

The Petit Punch vitola also appeared in special edition releases, including:

Punch Petit Punch Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor
Punch Petit Punch Las Tres Selection

While the standard production Petit Punch is no longer available, these special releases occasionally surface on the secondary market, representing unique expressions of this discontinued format.

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