And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list...

BigAsh · 01-06-2012, 08:03 AM

Drum roll please... (let the games begin

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Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill
MADE BY: Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas S. de R.L.
FACTORY LOCATION: Honduras
WRAPPER: Honduras
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Honduras, Nicaragua
PRICE: $10.25
RING GAUGE: 48
LENGTH: 7"
RATING: 96

Blak Smyth · 01-06-2012, 08:04 AM

Wow didn't see an AB coming!

01-06-2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Wow didn't see an AB coming!

BlindedByScience · 01-06-2012, 08:09 AM

....and of course, advertising dollars spent had no influence whatsoever on what went on the list.

Uh-hm.

Coop · 01-06-2012, 08:13 AM

Wow!!! I wonder if Alan sold his $24,000 watch to pay for the spot???

kelmac07 · 01-06-2012, 08:16 AM

hammondc · 01-06-2012, 08:25 AM

Better than a Casa Magna, I suppose.

irratebass · 01-06-2012, 08:28 AM

Hmmm, I also didn't see this coming, but I haven't had a bad AB yet, so I am pretty happy.

Bill86 · 01-06-2012, 08:33 AM

I've never even heard of that cigar.

Blak Smyth · 01-06-2012, 08:43 AM

I believe I have one resting, not a Churchill though.
I guess I will try it but I have a strong feeling it will not be a #1 rank cigar.

kelmac07 · 01-06-2012, 08:44 AM

Don't get me wrong...the Alec Bradley Prensado is a good stick. But #1 of 2011?? No way in hell.

Doctorossi · 01-06-2012, 08:47 AM

I've never had an Alec Bradley of any sort and I'm doubtful I ever will. Nothing against them at all, but nothing's pulling me toward them, either.

Bill86 · 01-06-2012, 08:47 AM

I refuse to believe 99% of the reviews I read. Money is involved there is no way they are honest

The reviews here are a different story.

neoflex · 01-06-2012, 08:48 AM

Me and a couple friends are a bit taken a back by the pick. It was leaked yesterday so it's been a hot topic with us. I was never impressed by the Prensado line but good for them I guess. I could probably rattle off an easy10-15 sticks off the top of my head that I think would be more fitting for the spot but than again I never put any weight into CA's scores or rankings. More or less just makes a good conversation piece.
What's even more surprising is the fact that none of the top 10 was a stick released in 2011.

01-06-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Don't get me wrong...the Alec Bradley Prensado is a good stick. But #1 of 2011?? No way in hell.

this all day ^^^^

I would love to find the idiot that would take a Prensado over a FR 85th.

Weak choice CA.

Ogre · 01-06-2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Don't get me wrong...the Alec Bradley Prensado is a good stick. But #1 of 2011?? No way in hell.

I have to agree. No way its a #1!!!

hotreds · 01-06-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86

I refuse to believe 99% of the reviews I read. Money is involved there is no way they are honest

The reviews here are a different story.

Your check is in the mail.

Emjaysmash · 01-06-2012, 08:54 AM

I like the Presnsado the best of all the AB lines. The last one I smoked didn't scream "I'm No. 1!" at me, however. Congrats to Alec Bradley.

To next years contestants: get your pocketbooks ready! Or if you're Padron, just make another awesome cigar.

Blak Smyth · 01-06-2012, 08:55 AM

I just listened to a KMA radio show and one of the guests picked the My Father El Hijo as his choice for #1. I have not had one yet, anybody think it should have had a shot? I have one resting and will smoke it soon, the reviews here sound amazing!
I know KMA radio is Smoke Inn and the El Hijo is a Smoke Inn exclusive, is this a legit pick or just some more paid voting?

neoflex · 01-06-2012, 08:59 AM

There is a whole slew of sticks that could of had a shot that are just a downright better smoke than the Prensado that didn't make the top 10. I was even surprised to see the Warlock in the top 10 too.

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BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,052 Trading: (46)	And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list... Drum roll please... (let the games begin ) Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill MADE BY: Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas S. de R.L. FACTORY LOCATION: Honduras WRAPPER: Honduras BINDER: Nicaragua FILLER: Honduras, Nicaragua PRICE: $10.25 RING GAUGE: 48 LENGTH: 7" RATING: 96 __________________ Keith

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Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list... I believe I have one resting, not a Churchill though. I guess I will try it but I have a strong feeling it will not be a #1 rank cigar. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

01-06-2012, 08:44 AM	#11
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list... Don't get me wrong...the Alec Bradley Prensado is a good stick. But #1 of 2011?? No way in hell. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

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Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list... I've never had an Alec Bradley of any sort and I'm doubtful I ever will. Nothing against them at all, but nothing's pulling me toward them, either. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

01-06-2012, 08:48 AM	#14
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list... Me and a couple friends are a bit taken a back by the pick. It was leaked yesterday so it's been a hot topic with us. I was never impressed by the Prensado line but good for them I guess. I could probably rattle off an easy10-15 sticks off the top of my head that I think would be more fitting for the spot but than again I never put any weight into CA's scores or rankings. More or less just makes a good conversation piece. What's even more surprising is the fact that none of the top 10 was a stick released in 2011. __________________

01-06-2012, 08:54 AM	#18
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list... I like the Presnsado the best of all the AB lines. The last one I smoked didn't scream "I'm No. 1!" at me, however. Congrats to Alec Bradley. To next years contestants: get your pocketbooks ready! Or if you're Padron, just make another awesome cigar. __________________

01-06-2012, 08:55 AM	#19
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list... I just listened to a KMA radio show and one of the guests picked the My Father El Hijo as his choice for #1. I have not had one yet, anybody think it should have had a shot? I have one resting and will smoke it soon, the reviews here sound amazing! I know KMA radio is Smoke Inn and the El Hijo is a Smoke Inn exclusive, is this a legit pick or just some more paid voting? __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Last edited by Blak Smyth; 01-06-2012 at 09:06 AM.

01-06-2012, 08:59 AM	#20
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list... There is a whole slew of sticks that could of had a shot that are just a downright better smoke than the Prensado that didn't make the top 10. I was even surprised to see the Warlock in the top 10 too. __________________