I found this perfecto to be mild at first, then progressing to the half-way point, the smoke turned to light-medium in strength, then to medium towards the last third and stub. This cigar was packed with flavor (cider, coffee and spice), complexity, aroma and the greatest amount of smoke to start off with no harshness at all. In a few words…an awesome cigar and I believe the perfecto format is designed for this fact.
Perfecto Cigars 101
"Shape is a fascinating thing when it comes to cigars, and how it affects flavor. A cigar is made with one wrapper leaf, one binder leaf, and a different number of filler leaves depending on the ring gauge required of the format. On a very thin cigar, like a Lancero or Petit Corona only a few filler leaves are required, perhaps 3-4 max. But on a larger format, like a Robusto, Toro, or especially the newer 56, 58 and 60 ring gauge cigars, a cigar maker will use up to 6 filler leaves or more, making these tobaccos much more dominant compared to the single wrapper and single binder leaves".
"With this concept in mind, it sheds a whole new light on the Perfecto format. In this case, the cigar is tapered on both ends with a slight bulge in the middle. Therefore, when you first light up a Perfecto you’ll taste primarily wrapper and binder with very little filler.
As the (foot [i.e., extended stem]), opens up, more and more filler tobaccos begin burning and lending their flavor and influence to the overall flavor of the cigar. Once all the filler tobaccos are burning, the relationship of these tobaccos has changed, bringing the fillers’ influences to the forefront, and the wrapper and binder act more as blending agents.
Of course, not 'every' Perfecto format will perform the same way, but rest assured (while smoking), a Perfecto shaped cigar will undoubtedly change throughout and hold your interest while you enjoy it".
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Q. So, with that said, how do you light your Perfecto shaped cigars?
I, myself never snip the foot (i.e., extended stem). I found the draw could be a little bit tight at first, but please be patient. Just let the cigar burn, because the little stem will begin to open up and the draw will become easy (I haven’t had a lighting issue). Or in other words, your perfecto is lit 'perfectly’, you can begin the smoking process...thus creating a 'perfect' smoking experience.
PS Since we’re talking about cigars, is it true that most people in Cuba use their teeth to snip their cigars vs. using a cutter
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