tobacmon
12-14-2008, 06:20 AM
Alec Bradley Tempest
Country: Honduras
Length/Ring: 5 1/2 x 42
Shape: Corona
Wrapper: Natural
Strength: Full
Pre-smoke
Scent of Wrapper: Smells like coffee, rich and peppery.
Scent at Foot: Slight scent of leather and pepper, almost sneezed.
Appearance: Very nice looking cigar. Had a small vein on one side and I think this is something you will notice on any cigar with this type of wrapper. The color was consistent and very clean. I liked the look and feel of this size and the appearance was exceptional.
Wrapper: A small vein, looks like a piece of chocolate. No blemishes and noticed the cap was a triple cap.
Feel: Tightly rolled and firm.
Tongue: Leather and earthy taste.
Flavor on Draw: Not any tingle on draw but did noticed hints of coffee.
Smoke
Taste : Leathery and Nutty
Flavor Changes: The first 1/2 of the cigar was full of Pepper, Leather and Spice. As I entered the second 1/2 picked up some Nutty flavors and the Spice mellowed into it very nice.
Strength: The first half was medium and it intensified after the ½ way mark. Picked up to a full flavor with lots of coffee, leather and spice. The spices intensified with no problems of heat or harshness during the finish.
Feeling: I would recommend all to try. This is going to be on my rotation for sure. If you want a cigar that gives you many different flavors and spices, this is the one you need to try.
Scent of Smoke: Not good at telling what the scent was during this smoke. My wife tells me it smells like my coffee brewing but with a Smokey smell.
Heat on Fingers and in Mouth: No heat on figures or mouth. Burns cool throughout the whole smoke.
Draw: The draw was perfect with a very slight restricted draw. Perfect and what I expect in a premium cigar.
Finish: There was an after taste of coffee and that pair very well with my morning cup of Joe.
Other Aspects of the Cigar Smoking Experience: I really enjoy this cigar as I stated it will be in my rotation as a early morning smoke. It pairs well with coffee, and will check it next time with an evening glass of rum no ice.
Make any notes beyond what you noted already: I would highly recommend this cigar as it will not let you down. Compared to the other AB Blends this one takes the ribbon. It’s a very relaxing and complex smoke that will sure have your senses on their toes.
I rate this as an “Excellent Cigar” and if you have yet to give this cigar a try you should.
Country: Honduras
Length/Ring: 5 1/2 x 42
Shape: Corona
Wrapper: Natural
Strength: Full
Pre-smoke
Scent of Wrapper: Smells like coffee, rich and peppery.
Scent at Foot: Slight scent of leather and pepper, almost sneezed.
Appearance: Very nice looking cigar. Had a small vein on one side and I think this is something you will notice on any cigar with this type of wrapper. The color was consistent and very clean. I liked the look and feel of this size and the appearance was exceptional.
Wrapper: A small vein, looks like a piece of chocolate. No blemishes and noticed the cap was a triple cap.
Feel: Tightly rolled and firm.
Tongue: Leather and earthy taste.
Flavor on Draw: Not any tingle on draw but did noticed hints of coffee.
Smoke
Taste : Leathery and Nutty
Flavor Changes: The first 1/2 of the cigar was full of Pepper, Leather and Spice. As I entered the second 1/2 picked up some Nutty flavors and the Spice mellowed into it very nice.
Strength: The first half was medium and it intensified after the ½ way mark. Picked up to a full flavor with lots of coffee, leather and spice. The spices intensified with no problems of heat or harshness during the finish.
Feeling: I would recommend all to try. This is going to be on my rotation for sure. If you want a cigar that gives you many different flavors and spices, this is the one you need to try.
Scent of Smoke: Not good at telling what the scent was during this smoke. My wife tells me it smells like my coffee brewing but with a Smokey smell.
Heat on Fingers and in Mouth: No heat on figures or mouth. Burns cool throughout the whole smoke.
Draw: The draw was perfect with a very slight restricted draw. Perfect and what I expect in a premium cigar.
Finish: There was an after taste of coffee and that pair very well with my morning cup of Joe.
Other Aspects of the Cigar Smoking Experience: I really enjoy this cigar as I stated it will be in my rotation as a early morning smoke. It pairs well with coffee, and will check it next time with an evening glass of rum no ice.
Make any notes beyond what you noted already: I would highly recommend this cigar as it will not let you down. Compared to the other AB Blends this one takes the ribbon. It’s a very relaxing and complex smoke that will sure have your senses on their toes.
I rate this as an “Excellent Cigar” and if you have yet to give this cigar a try you should.