Another old SMOKE review - Munimaker Perfecto 100

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Another review I did for SMOKE in 1999. I cannot believe they slipped this bad boy in there.

Figurado #77
Munimaker Perfecto 100

1) Aesthetics:
This was an ugly cigar in a good sort of way. A perfecto is always a work of art to look at, but the maduro (almost oscuro) wrapper looked like it could stand up to WWIII. I did like the look of this box-pressed smoke - a hearty maduro wrapper can be a sweet indulgence. One sample had a gap where the wrapper didn't meet the previous wrap and the binder showed through.

Score for aesthetics: 2.8

2) Pre-light Construction:
For a brutish looking smoke, I was surprised that this cigar was light and rather loosely packed. An overpowering hay aroma struck you when you smelled the foot, but the wrapper smelled sweet.

Score for Pre-light construction: 2.1

3) Post-light Construction/How it smoked:
This cigar drew very well, it should have considering how loosely wrapped it was. It burned very evenly and produced a very feeble ash that didn't hold up to even a slight touch. Near the end it started smoking a bit hot in one of the samples. One disappointing feature was the "floaters" I got in my mouth - I didn't take one apart, but it appeared that these were either sandwich filled or short filler.

Score for post-light construction: 2.0

4) Flavor and strength:
A very light and sweet smoke that had some enticing flavors that I can't really label. It was consistent in taste from start to finish.

Score for flavor and strength: flavor 3.5 / strength 1.9

5) Aftertaste/Finish:
A sweet, congenial finish that lingered attractively kept me interested in this cigar.
Score for aftertaste: 3.1

6) Aroma:
I felt like I was walking through a vegetable garden while I was smoking this cigar. It reminded me a bit of the smell of walking in the green peppers patch when I was a kid, a pleasant sensation.

Score for aroma: 3.3

7) General Comments:

I was impressed that these cigars were very consistent. I found the Mr. Pibb I had with this cigar complimented it very well. An espresso one morning was also a great combination. This is a good golf cigar.

Overall score for the cigar: 2.9

8) Recommendation: Possibly Recommended

If these come fairly cheaply, I suggest this as a good early morning golf cigar - it could definitely hold up to being tossed around the rough.