djs134
BoM May '06
Brand: Gurkha
Offering: Centurian XX Perfecto
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Connecticut - dark natural
Binder: Cameroon
Filler: Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Ligero
Vitola: 6 x 60 Perfecto
Smoke time: 120 minutes
Construction: Good firm roll, uniform shape but with slight irregularities on the surface.
Burn: Good. Slightly uneven, but not unsightly or problematic.
Ash: Dark Silver Grey
I dont, as a general rule pay much attention to the internet cigar specials I find in my Inbox regularly; maybe take a quick peek to see if the special is on one of my go-tos and I can refill the humidor. But this time it was on a cigar that Id been a bit curious about in recent months and the deal looked pretty decent. Why not? So I ordered them, 2 bundles of 6 each. Not my preferred size, but .
In general, a nice looking cigar, good color (nice rich milk chocolate) with a slightly lumpy look to it. Others in the order looked better, but all in all not unusual for a perfecto of this size in my experience. Both the head and foot are open slightly, no cap as such. Attractive band, the Gurkha warrior on a highlighted red background with gold lettering.
I cut the head in about ¼ to give myself more draw area. Nice cutting stick, the roll maintained its shape without deforming. I lit the cigar and noticed a markedly restricted draw. Not much smoke at first, but then I dont smoke perfectos that often.
Once the burn advanced a bit, the draw opened up to a satisfying pull with a nice resistance. Lots of smoke now, smooth with a mild flavor, impressions of leather with just the hint of spice to make it interesting but not harsh or bitey.
About an inch into the cigar I started to get more leather and spice, but now the spice was more cardamom or nutmeg rather than peppery, and a touch of sweetness reminiscent of baking chocholate started to work its way in.
The complexity built throughout the smoke, until about 2/3rd of the way down, when I did a reverse burn to relight after a minor distraction, and even out the end. As I smoked past the bulge, I noticed that there was a distinct softening of the roll, but not so much that the cigar suffered.
I smoked until my fingers were getting uncomfortably warm and there was no where else to move them to. Definitely a keeper.
Offering: Centurian XX Perfecto
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Connecticut - dark natural
Binder: Cameroon
Filler: Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Ligero
Vitola: 6 x 60 Perfecto
Smoke time: 120 minutes
Construction: Good firm roll, uniform shape but with slight irregularities on the surface.
Burn: Good. Slightly uneven, but not unsightly or problematic.
Ash: Dark Silver Grey
I dont, as a general rule pay much attention to the internet cigar specials I find in my Inbox regularly; maybe take a quick peek to see if the special is on one of my go-tos and I can refill the humidor. But this time it was on a cigar that Id been a bit curious about in recent months and the deal looked pretty decent. Why not? So I ordered them, 2 bundles of 6 each. Not my preferred size, but .
In general, a nice looking cigar, good color (nice rich milk chocolate) with a slightly lumpy look to it. Others in the order looked better, but all in all not unusual for a perfecto of this size in my experience. Both the head and foot are open slightly, no cap as such. Attractive band, the Gurkha warrior on a highlighted red background with gold lettering.
I cut the head in about ¼ to give myself more draw area. Nice cutting stick, the roll maintained its shape without deforming. I lit the cigar and noticed a markedly restricted draw. Not much smoke at first, but then I dont smoke perfectos that often.
Once the burn advanced a bit, the draw opened up to a satisfying pull with a nice resistance. Lots of smoke now, smooth with a mild flavor, impressions of leather with just the hint of spice to make it interesting but not harsh or bitey.
About an inch into the cigar I started to get more leather and spice, but now the spice was more cardamom or nutmeg rather than peppery, and a touch of sweetness reminiscent of baking chocholate started to work its way in.
The complexity built throughout the smoke, until about 2/3rd of the way down, when I did a reverse burn to relight after a minor distraction, and even out the end. As I smoked past the bulge, I noticed that there was a distinct softening of the roll, but not so much that the cigar suffered.
I smoked until my fingers were getting uncomfortably warm and there was no where else to move them to. Definitely a keeper.
