Davidoff Short Perfecto Review

Short Perfecto
Made by: Davidoff
Country: Dominican Republic
Vitola: 4 7/8 by 52

A short Davidoff! That sounds like a great go to for a quick celebration or short coffee meeting. I, of course, expect alot out of this cigar just given the name and price point. Lets see if it is consistent with its appearance with a Davidoff Short Perfecto Review.

Prelight

In typical Davidoff fashion this cigar appears to be an extremely well-constructed specimen. Barely visible seams, medium sized veins. Well-constructed cap, and the cigar is putting off a great cedar aroma. Unfortunately the cap fell off after the cut, but unraveling issues have been fixed. That’s some unfortunate construction on this wonderful cigar. Pre-light flavors are Cedar on the front, and light white pepper on the finish. I don’t expect the profile to change very much considering the short length of the stick.

1/3

Mixed nuts and hay are on the front, with a cedar undertone. There is also a light white pepper finish. Mild to medium body, no strength. Decent smoke production and slightly high resistance on the draw due to the perfecto shape. As the first third progresses, cedar opened up on the front overtaking the mixed nuts and hay. No changes to body or strength, great burn line.

2/3

At the start of the second third, mixed nuts came back up on the front. Cashew, macadamia nut, salted peanuts and the cedar undertone remains. No changes to body or strength. The burn line has gotten a little wonky, but no touch-ups needed. Due to the cigar being so short that’s going to be the only update for the second third.

3/3

At the start of this last third, the burn has gotten to the point where it needs a touch-up. Great burn time for a stick of the size, at an hour currently. Cedar came back up in the profile at the end, matching the flavors of the first third. Still a white pepper finish, very balanced and wonderful profile. My only complaint is the construction of the cigar. But that is intuitive with a perfecto.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Conclusion:88

With a great profile, it was a shame that this cigar struggled in the construction category. The short stick out performed my expectations. Absolutely worth trying out, but do not be fooled this is not necessarily a short smoke. A bit high in price point for the construction issues that it had. However, with a better burn and no cap issues it would have scored much higher. Another solid offering from Davidoff.

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