Lane Limited Punch
(3.00)
Lane Ltd. Punch is a latakia-forward blend with the bright Virginias and burley complimenting the dark leaf, rather than the more typical latakia-as-condiment approach.
Details
| Brand | Lane Limited |
| Blended By | Lane Limited |
| Manufactured By | Lane Limited |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Very Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 08, 2020 | Medium | Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Lane Limited Punch turned me off when I popped the tin and was instantly overwhelmed by the scent of Liquid Smoke. I never tire of complaining about this additive, and here it was, taking over my 4-car garage when I spread my Punch out on paper to dissipate the smell! I opened all the doors, as well, and I finally jarred it after blanket tossing it and giving it a couple more hours of air time. After this it was still a Lat bomb, but at least I could bring myself to smoke it! The tobacco is cut and smashed to small pieces ranging from medium red-brown, to dark brown, to black. It would still, no doubt, smell like Latakia if the Liquid Smoke were not present, as there is a LOT of Latakia in Punch! After my ablutions, it loads, lights and smokes down fairly quickly, with no fuss. I prefer it from a #4 English briar, as this allows some musty, nutty earth from the Burley and burnt toast from the VA to be noticeable along with the all-enveloping spent campfire and creosote from the Latakia. Finally smoking it, I have to admit I was surprised that Punch is a smooth and mellow smoke, at least it is once it’s been aired out, also sweet, sour, and slightly bitter. Yes, it’s pretty much a one trick pony, but the trick’s not so bad, after all. Strength is about medium, with scant nicotine. Tastes are over medium by the end of a bowl. Room note is better than I would have guessed. Aftertaste is initially a metallic best of the smoke, then the metal fades and it is the best of the smoke.
I should say, I’m not someone who goes around looking for Lat bombs, though there are a few that I quite enjoy. I have some of these on hand, and they do factor in to my ultimate judgement of Punch, as does the stupid Liquid Smoke. After making my best efforts to get the most from Punch, I can give it 3 stars. I would not recommend it straight from the tin.
I should say, I’m not someone who goes around looking for Lat bombs, though there are a few that I quite enjoy. I have some of these on hand, and they do factor in to my ultimate judgement of Punch, as does the stupid Liquid Smoke. After making my best efforts to get the most from Punch, I can give it 3 stars. I would not recommend it straight from the tin.
Pipe Used:
#4 dedicated English briars
Age When Smoked:
undated tin; rested
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2023 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
Tin note of smoky, musty and tart sour fruit. Tobacco is a ribbon cut of black, dark brown and tan. Moisture content is great. Burns moderate with few relights. The strength is mild to medium and nic is mild. No flavoring detected. Taste is medium and mostly consistent, with notes of floral, smoky, musty peaty vegetation, spices, sugar, incense, sweet toast, molasses, slightly spicy, herbal hay, earth, leather, wood, citrus zest, buttery, a fermented grassy background note, and a peppery retro. Latakia is leading with Burley and Virginia supporting. Room note is tolerable to strong, and aftertaste is great.
Pipe Used:
James Upshall Smooth Acorn (4) (P) (FH)
Age When Smoked:
3 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 03, 2021 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
The smell from the can is tar, cured leather, stained oak.
Beautiful dark brown, like a Viennese roasted coffee, the color of the blend with occasional, slightly lighter brown Virginia flakes. The tobacco is strong, firm, and juicy. The smoke is dense, the strength amazed me, accustomed to "medium" varieties. Survived, good thing I tried from a small pipe.
LatBomb is Latakia's most powerful punch, but here it's very smooth. Not like Ten Russians, which at some point were just stabbing you in the head. With Punch the approach is gradual, and when I realized that I should have stopped, it was already too late. 🙂 At the same time, there is a nut and a little bit of earth, but just a little bit. Perhaps the only tobacco in the Lane "cigar" series that really looks like a cigar.
Smokes smoothly, little ash, no liquid at all.
I'm not sure if I'll buy it again - it's strong and exotic to me. But went well. Very good with coffee and whiskey.
Beautiful dark brown, like a Viennese roasted coffee, the color of the blend with occasional, slightly lighter brown Virginia flakes. The tobacco is strong, firm, and juicy. The smoke is dense, the strength amazed me, accustomed to "medium" varieties. Survived, good thing I tried from a small pipe.
LatBomb is Latakia's most powerful punch, but here it's very smooth. Not like Ten Russians, which at some point were just stabbing you in the head. With Punch the approach is gradual, and when I realized that I should have stopped, it was already too late. 🙂 At the same time, there is a nut and a little bit of earth, but just a little bit. Perhaps the only tobacco in the Lane "cigar" series that really looks like a cigar.
Smokes smoothly, little ash, no liquid at all.
I'm not sure if I'll buy it again - it's strong and exotic to me. But went well. Very good with coffee and whiskey.
Pipe Used:
Peterson 80s
PurchasedFrom:
Online
Age When Smoked:
2015
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Apr 26, 2017 | Very Strong | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Hi all,
This is my first review. I'm not a tobacco specialist. I don't know very well all vocabulary and nuances of everything, but I know why I like a tobacco I'll try to share with you.
I agree with StevieB. We are talking about a LAT-BOMB from top to bottom. I love lat bombs, but it's not the best I've tasted. In the first third of the bowl the latakia is accompanied by the strong burley, so the experience is very smoke intense. You'll feel a lot of heavy smoke, and my tongue was only trying to resist the heavy guest. Once at the second third the dark virginias will give you a little breather. At the last third your muscles will begin to relax and you feel you are out of danger. No sweetness, no spicy, no subtle tastes.
As a lat bomb it's very simple and too overwhelming, but if you're looking for a very strong, overwhelming bold latakia/burley experience, you'll enjoy.
IMHO I would say the latakia here is not a top quality leaf and the blending process has been very simple. I prefer LATBOMBS accompanied by light virginias or orientals, in any case a more elegant, refined and plenty of nuances experiences.
It's not recommendable as introduction to latbombs unless you're coming from very bold and strong burley or dark fired experiences.
This is my first review. I'm not a tobacco specialist. I don't know very well all vocabulary and nuances of everything, but I know why I like a tobacco I'll try to share with you.
I agree with StevieB. We are talking about a LAT-BOMB from top to bottom. I love lat bombs, but it's not the best I've tasted. In the first third of the bowl the latakia is accompanied by the strong burley, so the experience is very smoke intense. You'll feel a lot of heavy smoke, and my tongue was only trying to resist the heavy guest. Once at the second third the dark virginias will give you a little breather. At the last third your muscles will begin to relax and you feel you are out of danger. No sweetness, no spicy, no subtle tastes.
As a lat bomb it's very simple and too overwhelming, but if you're looking for a very strong, overwhelming bold latakia/burley experience, you'll enjoy.
IMHO I would say the latakia here is not a top quality leaf and the blending process has been very simple. I prefer LATBOMBS accompanied by light virginias or orientals, in any case a more elegant, refined and plenty of nuances experiences.
It's not recommendable as introduction to latbombs unless you're coming from very bold and strong burley or dark fired experiences.
Pipe Used:
briars
Age When Smoked:
a few months
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