Pre-lit
Pre-lit this cigar smells like chocolate which gives me a lot of hope in my journey to find a cigar that says chocolate, but also tastes like chocolate. Little bit of leather and spice as well.
1st Third
Well, there is no chocolate in the first third, which disappointed me a bit. The over-arching flavor profile is definitely leather and spice. Smoke and draw are really good and the flavor is on the stronger side, maybe a 4/5 on the richness scale.
2nd Third
The second third switches the profile a bit to cedar, though the leather is still present. More spice than the first third.
Last Third
The end of the second and into the third is really the best part of this cigar. The aftertaste has notes of the chocolate I was seeking, although subtle. The flavor profiles switches to a primary oaky taste, again more as an after-taste than a primary taste when you draw on the cigar. The retrohale technique is really where it's at on this part of the cigar, allowing you to really draw in the flavor. Give it 1 minute between draws to let the cigar settle down.
Ash / Burn / Smoke / Draw
The smoke plumes are perfect, the burn is perfect. For a 96 rated cigar all these are expected and the cigar didn't disappoint. The draw is really just the perfect amount.
Final Thoughts
This cigar is an absolute staple in your cigar Journey. It's kind of a famous cigar and has been aging for a long time. Being rated so highly by so many people, it's one of those smokes that you just have to try.
Cigar Stats
| Cigar | Alec Bradley Prensado |
| Wrapper | Corona 2006 Honduran |
| Tobacco Binder/Filler | Honduran, Nicaragua |
| Factory | Honduran |
| Size | Corona Gorda |
| Strength | Medium |
| Pairing Drink | Zevia Cola (found at Costco) |
| Rating | 4.3/5 |
3 comments
The most chocolatey cigar I’ve had was this guy:
https://www.jrcigars.com/item/h.-upmann-by-aj-fernandez/toro/UPAJTO.html#read-more
I was smoking one and a friend asked what smelled like chocolate. We laughed and said he was dumb. Moments later my brother came by and asked what smelled like chocolate. After two completely unrelated people with no cigar heritage claimed the same thing, it was decided this was the most chocolatey cigar to-date.
I just smoked the Alec Bradley Prensado that came in my monthly cigar subscription. Well I can tell you this is my new favorite cigar. Lots of consistent complex flavor, medium body and with great taste. I can’t wait to smoke one again. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Absolutely spot on my cigar bredren. I was enjoying the ending of my 2nd third and your description hit the target. Nice smoke!