Alec Bradley

Xolotal Mungin · 12-04-2014, 05:37 PM

I know a lot of people like the Alec Bradley stuff. I've had some bad luck (terrible burn issues w/the Prensado etc.) and am a little gun shy. Is there something I'm missing out one? Let me know. Thanks.

jhedrick83 · 12-04-2014, 05:48 PM

I enjoy both Tempus lines (Natural and Maduro) there are some construction issues sometimes, but for a cigar that I can get from CI/CBid for like $3.75 a stick. I don't mind taking my chances. The flavors are great, when it burns right!

Having said that I have drifted away from them some in the last year. I haven't had a ton of time to smoke so I tend to grab something else out of my humidor that I know will be no problem.

Porch Dweller · 12-04-2014, 06:00 PM

I haven't had any burn issues. I really like the Prensado, Tempus, and American Sun Grown.

Big Maduro · 12-04-2014, 11:15 PM

I love the Tempest, very good full flavor cigar. The Prensado is good. I like the black market also. Alec Bradley has good construction.

Tio Gato · 12-05-2014, 04:47 AM

American Sun Grown +1

chooglin · 12-05-2014, 06:16 AM

Nica puro

dijit · 12-05-2014, 07:45 AM

The only time i had a burn issue was with a family reserve? I had in the humidor for almost a year but i dont think I rotated it. Other than that one time out of several maybe a hundred AB's they have done fine by me

pattersong · 12-05-2014, 07:51 AM

I had issues with the Filthy Hooligan. The candela wrapper was too brittle and basically fell apart..I don't think that speaks to the overall quality of their cigars, however. It's a short run each year for St. Paddy's day.

Aside from that, I've never had a construction issue with any AB smokes. I really enjoy the Nica Puro and the Lineage.

jhedrick83 · 12-05-2014, 12:03 PM

I forgot, the Family Blend M23 with about a year on it is fantastic.

12-05-2014, 12:12 PM

Tempus Maduro, Maxx, American Classic and American Sungrown.

TJtorpedo · 12-05-2014, 08:28 PM

The tempus is good. I really liked them when they first came out, but less so now.

Also, I've been very impressed with the Raices Cubanas line. That's a darn good smoke.

Xolotal Mungin · 12-11-2014, 09:19 PM

Okay great. Thanks for the info.

12-11-2014, 10:51 PM

My favorite AB sticks are...

Black Market - Very Dark and Tasty, any maduro lover should give these a day in court...
Nica Puro - As others have stated, very tasty...
Tempus Maduro - another solid maduro offering from AB, I would put it 2nd to the Black market IMHO...
Tempus Natural - I got a nutty flavor from these, not my favorite but unique and different, a good change of pace for those suffering from maduro mouth...

Those are just the ones that come immediately to mind... while maybe not an all that "special" brand, they do have some solid offerings worth trying...

Merry Christmas!

02-12-2015, 06:22 PM

The Nica Puro and American sun grown are both GREAT!!! I consider the American sun grown to be the best bargain stick out there.

12-04-2014, 05:37 PM	#1
Xolotal Mungin bon vivant Join Date: Dec 2013 First Name: Xolotal Location: Bay Area Posts: 99 Trading: (0)	Alec Bradley I know a lot of people like the Alec Bradley stuff. I've had some bad luck (terrible burn issues w/the Prensado etc.) and am a little gun shy. Is there something I'm missing out one? Let me know. Thanks. __________________ ~smoke is medicine and magic~

12-04-2014, 05:48 PM	#2
jhedrick83 GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jesse Location: Knoxville Posts: 402 Trading: (0)	Re: Alec Bradley I enjoy both Tempus lines (Natural and Maduro) there are some construction issues sometimes, but for a cigar that I can get from CI/CBid for like $3.75 a stick. I don't mind taking my chances. The flavors are great, when it burns right! Having said that I have drifted away from them some in the last year. I haven't had a ton of time to smoke so I tend to grab something else out of my humidor that I know will be no problem.

12-04-2014, 06:00 PM	#3
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,403 Trading: (24)	Re: Alec Bradley I haven't had any burn issues. I really like the Prensado, Tempus, and American Sun Grown. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

12-04-2014, 11:15 PM	#4
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Alec Bradley I love the Tempest, very good full flavor cigar. The Prensado is good. I like the black market also. Alec Bradley has good construction.

12-05-2014, 04:47 AM	#5
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Alec Bradley American Sun Grown +1 __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

12-05-2014, 06:16 AM	#6
chooglin Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3 Trading: (0)	Re: Alec Bradley Nica puro

12-05-2014, 07:45 AM	#7
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Alec Bradley The only time i had a burn issue was with a family reserve? I had in the humidor for almost a year but i dont think I rotated it. Other than that one time out of several maybe a hundred AB's they have done fine by me __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

12-05-2014, 07:51 AM	#8
pattersong Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jun 2014 First Name: Greg Location: Toronto Posts: 100 Trading: (0)	Re: Alec Bradley I had issues with the Filthy Hooligan. The candela wrapper was too brittle and basically fell apart..I don't think that speaks to the overall quality of their cigars, however. It's a short run each year for St. Paddy's day. Aside from that, I've never had a construction issue with any AB smokes. I really enjoy the Nica Puro and the Lineage.

12-05-2014, 12:03 PM	#9
jhedrick83 GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jesse Location: Knoxville Posts: 402 Trading: (0)	Re: Alec Bradley I forgot, the Family Blend M23 with about a year on it is fantastic.

12-05-2014, 12:12 PM	#10
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Alec Bradley Tempus Maduro, Maxx, American Classic and American Sungrown.

12-05-2014, 08:28 PM	#11
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Alec Bradley The tempus is good. I really liked them when they first came out, but less so now. Also, I've been very impressed with the Raices Cubanas line. That's a darn good smoke. __________________

12-11-2014, 09:19 PM	#12
Xolotal Mungin bon vivant Join Date: Dec 2013 First Name: Xolotal Location: Bay Area Posts: 99 Trading: (0)	Re: Alec Bradley Okay great. Thanks for the info. __________________ ~smoke is medicine and magic~

12-11-2014, 10:51 PM	#13
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Alec Bradley My favorite AB sticks are... Black Market - Very Dark and Tasty, any maduro lover should give these a day in court... Nica Puro - As others have stated, very tasty... Tempus Maduro - another solid maduro offering from AB, I would put it 2nd to the Black market IMHO... Tempus Natural - I got a nutty flavor from these, not my favorite but unique and different, a good change of pace for those suffering from maduro mouth... Those are just the ones that come immediately to mind... while maybe not an all that "special" brand, they do have some solid offerings worth trying... Merry Christmas!

02-12-2015, 06:22 PM	#14
wdwkelly Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Alec Bradley The Nica Puro and American sun grown are both GREAT!!! I consider the American sun grown to be the best bargain stick out there.