Alec Bradley Star Insignia

kelmac07 · 02-20-2011, 02:24 PM

Alec Bradley Star Insignia!!!!! Been waiting for this one to be released. Larry (Ogre3239) had a sampler at Epic III and passed this stick around and I was very impressed. Was a nice box-pressed maduro with a nice kick of spice and chocolate. Well just ordered my 5er, this was the first place I saw that was selling them. Thought I'd pass this along to my fellow BOTL/SOTL. I am in no way affiliated with BestCigarPrices.com...just passing some info on a nice stick.

http://www.bestcigarprices.com/search/insignia/

Mods...when you come around...can you please clean up the title (misspelled Insignia)

02-20-2011, 02:28 PM

I have a pre-release sitting around.... guess i should smoke it huh Mac?

Which size did you get?

smokin5 · 02-20-2011, 02:38 PM

I had a pre-release in November, was somewhat disappointed with it.
The 1st half was quite good, earthy espresso with a spicy tang & meaty feel. The 2nd half became flat & sharp, despite purging. Only had one Robusto, not tried the Toro or Churchill yet, as I'm hoping a little nap will improve them.

NCRadioMan · 02-20-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by smokin5

I had a pre-release in November, was somewhat disappointed with it.
The 1st half was quite good, earthy espresso with a spicy tang & meaty feel. The 2nd half became flat & sharp, despite purging. Only had one Robusto, not tried the Toro or Churchill yet, as I'm hoping a little nap will improve them.

We got some in the shop several months ago and I have to agree. The Prensado and Tempus blow it away. I think AB peaked with those two.

kelmac07 · 02-20-2011, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whodeeni

I have a pre-release sitting around.... guess i should smoke it huh Mac?

Which size did you get?

Grabbed a 5er of the Toros.

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokin5

I had a pre-release in November, was somewhat disappointed with it.
The 1st half was quite good, earthy espresso with a spicy tang & meaty feel. The 2nd half became flat & sharp, despite purging. Only had one Robusto, not tried the Toro or Churchill yet, as I'm hoping a little nap will improve them.

I enjoyed the pre-release. ..but then again, it was in a PPP and only had about 5 takes from it...but really enjoyed it.

Ogre · 02-20-2011, 09:18 PM

I enjoyed it as well. It burned consistent and even for me.

jsnake · 02-21-2011, 04:42 AM

Thanks for the heads up. I must of been hiding under a rock because I never heard of these. Going to grab a sampler. Great box prices.

02-21-2011, 02:39 PM

I don't know about these smokes. I got the promo info from BCP when they started offering these cigars and I thought the box prices on a "no name" cigar was a bit high when I can buy La Flor Dominicana for a few bucks more a box and be sure of what I'm getting. No rating either, so I passed.

Cheers,

Mike T.

kelmac07 · 02-21-2011, 02:44 PM

Just grabbed a box of the robustos. Couldn't help myself.

Thought I'd throw a pic up...

Star Insignia by Alec Bradley consists of a dark Nicaraguan wrapper from the Jalapa region, which encases a Sumatran binder and filler blend of Honduran, Nicaraguan, and secret tobaccos. The smokes are medium-to-full bodied with notes of dark chocolate, cedar, and spice, and feature box-pressed construction for a perfect draw and burn.

Strength: Medium-Full Bodied
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Maduro

bscottskangum · 02-21-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Just grabbed a box of the robustos. Couldn't help myself.

You got a problem

weak_link · 02-21-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

We got some in the shop several months ago and I have to agree. The Prensado and Tempus blow it away. I think AB peaked with those two.

I used to agree with you that the Tempus was fantastic. When it was first released I really, really liked that smoke. The last few fivers I've purchased have convinced me not to buy anymore. Not sure if the blend changed or what but they don't seem to have the same depth they once did. A couple guys in our local group noticed the same thing, not sure what went wrong there.

maninblack · 02-21-2011, 07:05 PM

Thanks for the heads up Mac! These look intriguing.

kelmac07 · 02-23-2011, 07:45 PM

02-23-2011, 07:50 PM

Good stuff Mac.....Bestcigarprices.com is offering up a free $20.00 gift certificate with AB purchase (Just a heads up). Has anyone tasted AB's New York specific line? Good deals going around on those as well.

kelmac07 · 02-23-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by thecatch83

Good stuff Mac.....Bestcigarprices.com is offering up a free $20.00 gift certificate with AB purchase (Just a heads up). Has anyone tasted AB's New York specific line? Good deals going around on those as well.

That's where I snagged them from Ty.

02-20-2011, 02:24 PM	#1
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Alec Bradley Star Insignia Alec Bradley Star Insignia!!!!! Been waiting for this one to be released. Larry (Ogre3239) had a sampler at Epic III and passed this stick around and I was very impressed. Was a nice box-pressed maduro with a nice kick of spice and chocolate. Well just ordered my 5er, this was the first place I saw that was selling them. Thought I'd pass this along to my fellow BOTL/SOTL. I am in no way affiliated with BestCigarPrices.com...just passing some info on a nice stick. http://www.bestcigarprices.com/search/insignia/ Mods...when you come around...can you please clean up the title (misspelled Insignia) __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-20-2011, 02:28 PM	#2
whodeeni Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Alec Bradley Star Ingsignia I have a pre-release sitting around.... guess i should smoke it huh Mac? Which size did you get?

02-20-2011, 02:38 PM	#3
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Alec Bradley Star Ingsignia I had a pre-release in November, was somewhat disappointed with it. The 1st half was quite good, earthy espresso with a spicy tang & meaty feel. The 2nd half became flat & sharp, despite purging. Only had one Robusto, not tried the Toro or Churchill yet, as I'm hoping a little nap will improve them. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

02-20-2011, 09:18 PM	#6
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Alec Bradley Star Ingsignia I enjoyed it as well. It burned consistent and even for me. __________________

02-21-2011, 04:42 AM	#7
jsnake Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jake Location: Your mom's house Posts: 1,309 Trading: (22)	Re: Alec Bradley Star Ingsignia Thanks for the heads up. I must of been hiding under a rock because I never heard of these. Going to grab a sampler. Great box prices.

02-21-2011, 02:39 PM	#8
Miket156 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Alec Bradley Star Insignia I don't know about these smokes. I got the promo info from BCP when they started offering these cigars and I thought the box prices on a "no name" cigar was a bit high when I can buy La Flor Dominicana for a few bucks more a box and be sure of what I'm getting. No rating either, so I passed. Cheers, Mike T.

02-21-2011, 02:44 PM	#9
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Alec Bradley Star Insignia Just grabbed a box of the robustos. Couldn't help myself. Thought I'd throw a pic up... Star Insignia by Alec Bradley consists of a dark Nicaraguan wrapper from the Jalapa region, which encases a Sumatran binder and filler blend of Honduran, Nicaraguan, and secret tobaccos. The smokes are medium-to-full bodied with notes of dark chocolate, cedar, and spice, and feature box-pressed construction for a perfect draw and burn. Strength: Medium-Full Bodied Origin: Honduras Wrapper: Maduro __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!" Last edited by kelmac07; 02-21-2011 at 02:50 PM.

02-21-2011, 07:05 PM	#12
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Alec Bradley Star Insignia Thanks for the heads up Mac! These look intriguing. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

02-23-2011, 07:45 PM	#13
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Alec Bradley Star Insignia __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-23-2011, 07:50 PM	#14
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Alec Bradley Star Insignia Good stuff Mac.....Bestcigarprices.com is offering up a free $20.00 gift certificate with AB purchase (Just a heads up). Has anyone tasted AB's New York specific line? Good deals going around on those as well.