When we first reviewed the Room 101 Johnny Tobacconaut over 2 years ago, there was only one vitola, the perfecto. Fast forward to 2024, and the JT is no longer a limited edition, but a full line of cigars in multiple vitolas. Today we're back tasting the new perfecto from 2024. You can shop the full Johnny Tobacconaut line here.
Initial Thoughts
Since the initial release and review of the Johnny Tobacconaut in 2022, I've had the opportunity to smoke several of these cigars, and it has become an expensive favorite. The Room 101 Johnny Tobacconaut Perfecto 2024 is as attractive as I remember, if not just a tad thicker than I remember. The Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper is flawless, hidden by two layers of protective paper.
On the cold draw, the flavors were quite pleasant. Once lit, even before the cigar opened up to the full 56 ring gauge, the flavors were smooth and delicious.
Is the Room 101 Johnny Tobacconaut Perfecto 2024 worth almost $18? Is it better than the other cigars in this “breakfast cigar” category? Let's smoke it and find out.
CigarScore:
Brand: Room 101
Line: Johnny Tobacconaut
Size: 6 x 56
Cut: Guillotine
Light: Torch
Price: $17.60 – Adventure Club
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Smoke Time: 90 minutes
Strength: •••
Final Thoughts
I was able to smoke the Room 101 Johnny Tobacconaut Perfecto 2024 for a very enjoyable hour and a half. But, with such fond memories of the original, I can't say for certain if the 2024 edition is as good as the 2022 edition. It also comes in about $5 less now that it's a regular run cigar.
While the flavors weren't sweet and creamy, they were quite delicious. I tasted something doughy, something spicy, and, perhaps, some whiffs of citrus. The draw was great, the burn was great, and the overall construction of the JT was great.
I really enjoyed this cigar and think it's worth the money. This “perfecto” was just that – perfect-o! The Room 101 Johnny Tobacconaut Perfecto 2024 earns a CigarScore 5.