I would complain about how crazy things were today where I didn’t get to light up a cigar until 3pm, but that wouldn’t be right as many people aren’t given the joy of being able to smoke at work. Since my time was so short, I opted to smoke something I really enjoy that was small that would allow me to dive right back into my work. The cigar was the Davidoff Short Perfecto.
Cigar: Davidoff
Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Length: 4 7/8
Ring Gauge: 52
Size: Short Perfecto
The Look: The Davidoff Short Perfecto is seamlessly rolled with a subtle amount of oils visible. It features the classic white and gold Davidoff band. The veiny cigar is firm to the touch with no soft sports and a hefty weight for the size.
The Notes: The prelight draw reveals notes of hay and wheat with a buttery smoothness. The nose of the cigar is earthy with additional elements of hay.
Once we light the cigar there is dominant notes of earth, and wheat with a subtle pepper. The retrohale brings some added strength to the cigar with a hint of hazelnuts on the finish.
In the second third the wheat and hazelnut notes battle for supremacy with a hint of coffee. Some subtle pepper remains on the finish of the cigar which is moderate in length.
The last third of the Davidoff Short Perfecto the coffee becomes the dominant flavor, with some remaining hazelnuts and wheat not he finish which continues to be moderate in length.
The Finish: Those who know me; might be shocked to know this is one of my favorite cigars. Yes, I know I smoke a lot of strong cigars, and I love Nicaraguan smokes. However, there is something about the subtle elegance of the Short Perfecto that is hard to relay in a review. It’s mild, the notes are straight forward, but simply put the smoke takes me to my happy place. Especially if you pour me a 15-year-old Glenfiddich to pair with it.
Score: 92
Price: $17.29 / $406.99
Davidoff Short Perfecto
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Davidoff Short Perfecto Burn
