Gurkha Centurian Perfecto

matt.hickey

Okay, first I must admit I did some things wrong with this cigar. One I smoked it right out of the package and two I didn't have a cutter with me to cut the end, but I was desperate and wanted a cigar and being perfecto it was mandatory that I cut off the tip. That being said here we go. This was probably the worst smoke I have had and witht he above mentioned faults it is probably my own doing. It was hard to get it lit and draw any smoke from the cigar. I finally got a good feeling draw out of it, but it never seemed to produce any smoke for the effort. The thing also burned out on me while I was smoking it. I feel even though I didn't let it rest that it may have been a bad cigar anyways as there was a copper taste on my tongue after every draw that I was hopig would go away; it was not pleasant. I was somewhat glad that it burnt out because I was about to put it out because I couldn't stand it anymore. The aroma from the cigar was good and while it was lit it had a good burn, but for some reason it just stopped. Oh well. I am not giving up on cigars but it will be a little while before I try that cigar again and before I try anything out of the package like that. -Matt

j0z3r

Dr. McCool

kuzi16

ashmaster

I've had 2 of the Centurian Perfectos and had a couple of issues with both. The biggest problem was the wrapper basically "exploded" on both of them, and this after resting for a few weeks. Both were purchased at the same time so maybe it was a bad batch. The second problem, the flavor profile was fair at best, so with that it wasn't worth it for me to try again.

golfcigarjunkie

One little tip I learned was to check the draw before lighting the cigar that way you can try and fix it before lighting. Paper clips, henry's tools and other devices can be used to improve the draw, just be careful not to damage the wrapper.

madurofan

Good call golf. I myself take a couple pulls before lighting up. I haven't been a big Gurkha fan myself as I think their cigars are not very complicated and generally have one dominant flavor that is usually earthy, leather or java. Those are not my ideal flavors so ... i want spice as I have said plenty of times on here. However I've smoked a couple of Gurkha's now and have never experienced a construction problem. I just got the COTMC first month so I'm going to smoke one of their perfectos here soon and I'll share my experience.

kuzi16

madurofan

OK I went to my local tobacconist for lunch and smoked a AVO perfecto. Had to test the theory. It burned perfectly but started to blow up a couple of times. Thankfully it held in there and didn't blow up but it did split in 2 places. An AVO is a pretty high end cigar so though could be another piece of evidence to support Kuzi's theory. Second, Kuzi, you're probably right about the earthiness of Gurkha's. I eliminated a lot of cigars when I said I didn't care for Earthy, leather or Java. I only meant to say typically those are the flavors I get from Gurkha's and I don't typically love cigars that have a dominant flavor that is earthy. I do, however, like to taste any of those three in a cigar but prefer them to be subtle or a secondary flavors. Of course there are exceptions sometimes that earthiness hits me just right and I rave about it. I smoked a RP decade once that was EXTREMEMLY earthy and loved it. THen the next time not so much. Its all preference boys.

kuzi16

i can see what you are saying. I like the earthy in gurkha but not as much in RP... so i completely understand. Everyone doesnt like one major brand name. you dont like gurkha i dont like RP. just like you said: personal preerence.

Markbb

I've also had a bad run in with the Gurkha perfecto, but as we persevere I tried the Gurkha Shurpia and I was extremely happy the burn was even and the draw was good.... Med. to Mild on the smoke

madurofan

I haven't had enough Gurkha's to say I don't like them but after these 5 I got with the first month of COTMC I should be able to definetly say. I will say the last 2/3 of the Gurkha Shaggy was fairly tasty.

dep691

Madurofan. I had a gurhka centurian perfecto a couple of months ago and the good impression I got from it stayed with me. I realy enjoyed it. Matter of fact I used to stay away from any perfecto, just didn't want to try it until I smoked that one. To me the perfectos have a completely different flavor and I want to say smoothness to it than say a churchill or toro. Maybe just me.

kuzi16

madurofan

Ok guys I completely agree that perfectos are more complex. I love perfectos IMO they are easier to light making the lighting of the cigar less damaging to the taste. However, they are definetly more sensitive cigars. They blow up easier and have burn issues easier. Most of this is caused, lke kuzi said, by the difficulty of rolling this cigar. HOWEVER, the statement "the smaller the rng gauge the more wrapper to filler, the more flavor, the hotter the smoke- so slow down." is incorrect IMO. Well partly incorrect. True the wrapper to filler ratio is greater, true you need to smoke it slower but I disagree that a smaller ring gauge cigar inherently has more flavor. I think that is more reliant on the quality of the filler than the ring gauge. I believe you CAN get a more complex cigar with a multitude of flavors in a bigger ring rauge than a smaller one. Thats not say that you normally do get that just that the possibilty is there for it to be the case.

Smoke=Fire

Dang it! All this talk about perfectos. I have two Ghurka Grand Age perfectos that have been in my humi for over a year. Now I may have to smoke one tonight. :P

madurofan

Haha let us know how that works out for you smoke.

kuzi16

Smoke=Fire

Well, I have to buy the brandy first >.>

Smoke=Fire

On the bright side, since I get off at 3:30 today, I may have a two cigar night! A CAO Black VR Moby has also been calling my name of late. Coupled with a new bottle of brandy, this may be quite the day for me

madurofan

madurofan

Mmmm brandy and a CAO Black. hmmm it might be a port and gurkha night for me.

kuzi16

Smoke=Fire

kuzi16:

i can deal with the burn issues if the taste is good enough.

Well said

madurofan

Smoke=Fire:

kuzi16:

i can deal with the burn issues if the taste is good enough.

Well said

I second that.

gott.des.feuer

madurofan

I'm yet to find one that doesn't have burn issues but damn they are oh so good.

kaspera79

I will always deal with a burn issue in favor of great taste. I too have started to enjoy perfectos more often, that may be a natural progression in smokers. Bigger bands, more complex ( flavorful) construction, It seems once I started moving up in sizes, I don't go back down when purchasing cigars. I never buy coronas or short smokes anymore and that was my exclusive size at one time.

Rob1110

New here. I have to agree that perfectos are usually more complex and interesting in nature, not to mention the classic shape (I think of the old Warner Bros cartoons, whenever someone had a cigar, it was tapered at both ends). I've only had one Gurkha perfecto and it was the legend aniversario. I have to say that's been my favorite Gurkha so far (along side the turk, double maduro, grand envoy, ancient warrior, connecticut reserve, and symphony). Not incredibly complex, but very nice. I've also had 2 of the La Aurora preferidos tubes (emerald and gold) and both were outstanding. I still have the platinum and sapphire in the humi for a nice day with a nice scotch or cognac.

kuzi16

Rob1110:

Not incredibly complex, but very nice.

i agree with this statement. if you want a more complex perfecto from gurkha then i would go with the centurian.

kuzi16