The Light Up:
Here’s my first cigar review and boy did this cigar surprise me! I walked into Corona Cigars the other day and grabbed this off the shelf. The cigar was beautiful and shiny like a new car! The wrapper was very oily and smelled wonderful. I was determined to get the full experience, so I took a seat in their lovely lounge and proceeded to smoke. I must admit, I haven’t smoked an Alec Bradley cigar since the original Trilogy came out, which has been quite sometime. Not because I wasn’t a fan, but because I was unfamiliar with the product, so I stuck with what I knew (as most of us do). I’ve seen their impressive ratings and decided to give it a try. The cigar started out with a bang! My first mouthful of smoke was intense with woody and creamy aromas floating around my palate, brushing against my tongue exciting my senses. The cigar was definitely a lot stronger than I had expected, thus putting me into a more euphoric state. The burn started off a little uneven, but straightened out with a little encouragement.

The Mid-Stick:
The Corojo 2006 wrapper grown in Trojes, Honduras was burning nicely. Half way through the cigar I was experiencing what most of us do with a great cigar, wonderful aromas of cedar, with a hint of chocolate like a hershey’s kiss. Other scents made their way out and into my nasal passage. At the point of no return, the cigar was burning nicely and I can now experience the full effect of the tried and true blend. I can tell this was blended for the experienced smoker as the cigar was very complex in nature.

The Finish:
Once to the band (as we all have had to make this decision before with a great cigar) I decided to keep on going. The cigar had maintained it’s complexity and strength from beginning to near end. I was still getting mouthfuls of smoke and the taste and aroma were still there, never once dwindling down the path of failure. I was impressed! At $11.75 and with the natural torpedo size of 6″ x 52, this was worth every cent! I loved the box pressed feel and look and would definitely add a few of these to the collection. Definitely not for the novice smoker! My overall opinion, go out and experience one for yourself! I give this cigar a well deserved 91!

Happy Smoking!
Jorgie